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13/06/2010

Russell celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. This week includes songwriters Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller, pianist Hank Jones and singer Louise Tobin.

The results of meetings on a recent trip to The States with a variety of musicians, singers and composers are the catalyst for much of this week's programme.

Songwriters Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller, for instance, who wrote the opening number for Peggy Lee. Mike told Russell about having been on board the SS Andrea Doria when it collided with another ship, a disaster in which Cary Grant's wife Betsy Drake was also involved.

Then Russell remembers pianist Hank Jones, before a return to people he met: veteran singer Louise Tobin, Chicago veteran Ernie Andrews and Jazzology president George H Buck.

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Sun 13 Jun 201021:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Peggy Lee

    I've Got Them Feeling Too Good Today Blues

    “Peggy Lee Sings Lieber & Stoller”

    • A & M.
    • B0004169-02.

  • Jane Morgan

    Dancing In The Dark

    “Jane Morgan Sings Showstoppers”

    • Sepia.
    • SEPIA 1119.

  • Jo Stafford & Teddy Johnson

    The Moment I Saw You (Sherwin, Purcell)

    “Jo Stafford – You Belong To Me”

    • Memoir.
    • CDMOIR 577.

  • Ray Noble & The New Mayfair Orchestra

    The Moment I Saw You (Noel Gay)

    Ray Noble – The Hmv Sessions 1930-34 Volume 5

    • Vocalion.
    • CDEA 6033.

  • Carol Welsman

    I Like Men

    Carol Welsman – Reflections Of Miss Peggy Lee

    • Welcar Music.
    • WMCD 366.

  • Peggy Lee

    A Brown Bird Singing

    Peggy Lee: ‘Black Coffee’ & ‘Sea Shells’

    • Universal/MCA.
    • MCLD 19363.

  • Marilyn Monroe

    Happy Birthday, Mr President

    The Very Best Of Marilyn Monroe

    • Disconforme.
    • CDX 7701.

  • Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong - Dream A Little Dream Of Me

    “Ella – The Legendary American Decca Recs”

  • Susannah McCorkle

    I'll Take Romance

    “Susannah Mccorkle – I’ll Take Romance”

    • Concord.
    • CCD 4491.

  • Benny Goodman Orchestra – Louise Tobin, Vocal

    There'll Be Some Changes Made

    Benny & The Singers

    • Memoir.
    • CDMOIR 516.

  • Lee Morse

    Tain't No Sin (To Take Off Your Skin)

    “Bring On The Girls – 1926-1934” (New Release)

    • Retrieval.
    • RTR 79060.

  • Ernie Andrews

    The Wildest Gal In Town

    Ernie Andrews “How About Me” W. Houston Person

    • High Note.
    • HCD 7151.

  • Hal Smith’s Rhythmakers W. Rebecca Kilgore

    How Jazz Was Born

    “Concentratin’ On Fats” (Hal Smith’s Rhythmakers)

    • Jazzology.
    • JCD 299.

  • Ian Whitcomb

    I'm In Favour Of Friendship

    “Happy Days Are Here Again: Ian Whitcomb’s Band”

    • Audiophile.
    • ACD 242.

Broadcast

  • Sun 13 Jun 201021:00
    BBC Radio 2