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25/01/2015

The multi award-winning lyricist presents a selection of iconic songs including some unexpected Jimmy Durante, classic Ella, Matt Monro's wonderful The Days of Wine and Roses and a Best of British spot for Rod Stewart.

57 minutes

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Sun 25 Jan 201523:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Ruby Murray

    Pennies From Heaven

    • Ruby Murray Collection.
    • EMI.

  • Jack Jones

    Wives And Lovers

    • It's A Swing Thing.
    • Universal.

  • Jane Powell

    Wonderful Wonderful Day

    • Seven Brides For Seven Brothers.
    • Premier Soundtracks.

  • Jimmy Durante

    Try A Little Tenderness

    • As Time Goes By - The Best of Jimmy Durante.
    • Warner Brothers.

  • Ella Fitzgerald

    Too Darn Hot

    • Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Cole Porter Songbook Volume 1.
    • Verve.

  • Katie Melua

    Stardust

    • Nine Million Bicycles.
    • Dramatico.

  • Dean Martin

    Volare

    • Dean Martin.
    • Capitol.

  • Perry Como

    I've Got The World On A String

    • Magic Moments.
    • Pickwick.

  • Kay Starr

    Breezin' Along With The Breeze

    • Kay Starr - Jazz Singer.
    • Capitol.

  • Matt Monro

    The Days Of Wine And Roses

    • This Is Matt Monro.
    • Music For Pleasure.

  • Keeley Smith

    I Wish You Love

    • Best Of The Capitol Years.
    • Capitol.

  • Rod Stewart

    Beyond The Sea

    • The Best Of The Great American Songbook.
    • J Records.

  • Amanda McBroom

    Errol Flynn

    • A Waiting Heart.
    • Gecko Records.

  • Ethel Merman

    Doin' What Comes Naturally

    • Annie Get Your Gun (Broadway cAst).
    • RCA Victor.

  • Vic Damone

    Stella By Starlight

    • Signature Collection Vol 2 - Love Sogs.
    • Vintage.

  • Julie Rogers

    Just Walk Away

    • Emotions.
    • NFI.

  • Tony Bennett & Count Basie

    I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plans

    • Count Basie And His Orchestra Swings/Tony Bennet Sings.
    • EMI Roulette.

Broadcast

  • Sun 25 Jan 201523:00
    BBC Radio 2