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05/06/2011

Russell returns to celebrate more great exponents of popular song. His featured artists include singer Rosemary Clooney and cellist Bernard Greenhouse.

After a little mention of the Beryl Reid documentary that he's working on - via Beryl's guest appearance on a Ken Mackintosh record - Russell links to Don Lang's Witch Doctor (Lang, as Gordon Langhorn, was one of the Mackintosh trombones).

The 60th anniversary of a Rosemary Clooney song is followed by tributes to three recently deceased musicians: Bob Flanigan of The Four Freshmen fame; classical trumpeter David Mason who played on The Beatles' Penny Lane; and distinguished cellist Bernard Greenhouse who as well as being a member of The Beaux Arts Trio was also a busy session musician - and we hear three recordings on which he was present.

The show is rounded off with some June connections in song - from Johnny Mercer, Bob Dorough, Bob Howard and Julie London.

1 hour

Last on

Sun 5 Jun 201121:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Ann Gilbert

    Back In Your Own Backyard

    “Ann Gilbert In A Swingin’ Mood – With Elliot Lawrence”

    • RCA [LP].
    • Nl 45997.

  • The Beatles

    Penny Lane

    “The Beatles 1967 - 1970”

    • Apple/Emi Records.
    • 5099990674723.

  • Tony Bennett

    Stranger In Paradise

    “Tony Bennett: While We’re Young – 1950-1955”

    • Naxos Nostalgia.
    • 8.120803.

  • Beryl Reid With Ken Mackintosh’s Orchestra

    At The Tin Pan Alley Ball

    “Ken Mackntosh, His Saxophone & Orchestra”

    • Living Era.
    • CD AJA 5640.

  • Rosemary Clooney

    I'll Be Around

    Rosemary Clooney: Ballads, Blue Songs Hits & Jazz

    • JSP.
    • JSP 961C [Disc 3 Of A 4-Disc Set.

  • Bob Dorough

    Better Than Anything

    “Bob Dorough – Just About Everything”

    • Evidence.
    • 22094.

  • The Four Freshmen

    We'll Be Together Again

    “Four Freshmen Capitol Collectors Series”

    • Capitol.
    • CDP 7931972.

  • Bob Howard

    Where Were You On The Night Of June 3rd

    “Chronological Bob Howard 1932 - 1935”

    • Chronological Classics.
    • Classics 1152.

  • Don Lang and His Frantic Five

    Witch Doctor

    “1958 British Hit Parade Part 1 January - June”

    • Fantastic Voyage.
    • FVQD 001.

  • Julie London

    Makin' Whoopee

    “Julie London – Wild, Cool & Swingin’ ”

    • Capitol.
    • 7243 5 20331 2 6.

  • Johnny Mercer

    Memphis In June

    “Capitol Sings Hoagy Carmichael”

    • Capitol.
    • CDP 7243 8 32592 2 9.

  • Frank Sinatra

    Why Try To Change Me Now

    “Frank Sinatra Complete Columbia Years”

    • Columbia.
    • CK 52877 [Disc 12 Of A 12-Disc S.

  • Sarah Vaughan

    Street Of Dreams

    “The Divine Sarah Vaughan – The CBS Years 1949-53”

    • CBS.
    • CCBS 4655972.

  • Ann Gilbert

    Back In Your Own Backyard

    “Ann Gilbert In A Swingin’ Mood – With Elliot Lawrence”

    • RCA [LP].
    • Nl 45997.

  • The Beatles

    Penny Lane

    “The Beatles 1967 - 1970”

    • Apple/Emi Records.
    • 5099990674723.

  • Tony Bennett

    Stranger In Paradise

    “Tony Bennett: While We’re Young – 1950-1955”

    • Naxos Nostalgia.
    • 8.120803.

  • Beryl Reid With Ken Mackintosh’s Orchestra

    At The Tin Pan Alley Ball

    “Ken Mackntosh, His Saxophone & Orchestra”

    • Living Era.
    • CD AJA 5640.

  • Rosemary Clooney

    I'll Be Around

    Rosemary Clooney: Ballads, Blue Songs Hits & Jazz

    • JSP.
    • JSP 961C [Disc 3 Of A 4-Disc Set.

  • Bob Dorough

    Better Than Anything

    “Bob Dorough – Just About Everything”

    • Evidence.
    • 22094.

  • The Four Freshmen

    We'll Be Together Again

    “Four Freshmen Capitol Collectors Series”

    • Capitol.
    • CDP 7931972.

  • Bob Howard

    Where Were You On The Night Of June 3rd

    “Chronological Bob Howard 1932 - 1935”

    • Chronological Classics.
    • Classics 1152.

  • Don Lang and His Frantic Five

    Witch Doctor

    “1958 British Hit Parade Part 1 January - June”

    • Fantastic Voyage.
    • FVQD 001.

  • Julie London

    Makin' Whoopee

    “Julie London – Wild, Cool & Swingin’ ”

    • Capitol.
    • 7243 5 20331 2 6.

  • Johnny Mercer

    Memphis In June

    “Capitol Sings Hoagy Carmichael”

    • Capitol.
    • CDP 7243 8 32592 2 9.

  • Frank Sinatra

    Why Try To Change Me Now

    “Frank Sinatra Complete Columbia Years”

    • Columbia.
    • CK 52877 [Disc 12 Of A 12-Disc S.

  • Sarah Vaughan

    Street Of Dreams

    “The Divine Sarah Vaughan – The CBS Years 1949-53”

    • CBS.
    • CCBS 4655972.

Broadcast

  • Sun 5 Jun 201121:00
    BBC Radio 2