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30/12/2012

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

57 minutes

Last on

Sun 30 Dec 201221:00

Music Played

  • The Ames Brothers

    I Got A Cold For Christmas

    “Ames Brothers - Together”

    • Jasmine.
    • JASCD 434.
  • Paddy Roberts

    Merry Christmas, You Suckers

    “1962 British Hit Parade Part 2: July - December”

    • Fantastic Voyage.
    • FVSD 153.
  • Ketty Lester

    But Not For Me

    “1962 British Hit Parade Part 2: July – December”

    • Fantastic Voyage.
    • FVSD 153.
  • Nat King Cole & George Shearing Quintet

    Let There Be Love

    “1962 British Hit Parade Part 2: July – December”

    • Fantastic Voyage.
    • FVSD 153.
  • Dorothy Provine

    Crazy Words, Crazy Tune

    “1962 British Hit Parade Part 1: January – June”

    • Fantastic Voyage.
    • FVSD 152.
  • Bernard Cribbins

    Gossip Calypso

    “1962 British Hit Parade Part 2: July – December”

    • Fantastic Voyage.
    • FVSD 153.
  • Ella Fitzgerald

    Desafinado [Slightly Out Of Tune]

    “1962 British Hit Parade Part 2: July – December”

    • Fantastic Voyage.
    • FVSD 153.
  • Simon & Garfunkel

    El Condor Pasa

    “The Definitive Simon And Garfunkel”

    • Columbia.
    • MOODCD 21.
  • Joni James

    Peg O' My Heart

    “Joni James Sings Irish Favourites”

    • Taragon.
    • 1133525.
  • Jack Hylton & His Orchestra W. Sam Browne

    About A Quarter To Nine

    “Jack Hylton – ‘I’m In A Dancing Mood’”

    • World Records [LP].
    • SH 505.
  • Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orchestra

    Prince Of Wails

    “Bennie Moten 1929-1932: Band Box Shuffle”

    • HEP.
    • HEPCD 1070/2.
  • Lorraine Feather

    You're Outa Here

    “Lorraine Feather – New York City Drag”

    • Rhombus Records.
    • RHO 7020.
  • Lonnie Donegan

    The Party's Over

    “1962 British Hit Parade Part 1: January – June”

    • Fantastic Voyage.
    • FVSD 152.
  • Dick Haymes With The Les Paul Trio

    What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?

    “Les Paul & Vocalists” – 2 CD Collection

    • Avid.
    • AVC 924.
  • Connie Francis

    I'm Gonna Be Warm This Winter

    “1962 British Hit Parade Part 1: January - June”

    • Fantastic Voyage.
    • FVSD 152.
  • Beverly Kenney

    Any Old Time

    Beverly Kenney Complete Decca Recordings

    • Fresh Sound.
    • Fsr-Cd 721.
  • Cleo Laine & John Dankworth

    When Icicles Hang By The Wall

    Cleo Laine - Wordsongs

    • Philips.
    • 830 461-2.

Broadcast

  • Sun 30 Dec 201221:00