Fabulous Films of the 50s
Leo Green presents a concert of great film scores of the 50s from Ben Hur to The Bandwagon. Joe Stilgoe and Louise Dearman join the BBC Concert Orchestra and conductor Michael England.
Leo Green presents a programme celebrating the fabulous film scores of the 50s...
Among the movies are Ben Hur, The Bridge on the River Kwai and Singin' in the Rain; among the songs are Who Wants to be a Millionaire from High Society, The Deadwood Stage from Calamity Jane and Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend from the Marilyn Monroe classic Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
Jazz singer Joe Stilgoe and West End star Louise Dearman join BBC Radio 2's Sound of the 50s presenter Leo Green and the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Michael England, for this special edition.
First broadcast in 2016.
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BBC Concert Orchestra
Friday Night Is Music Night Opening Sig Tune
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BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England
GIGI OVERTURE
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BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England, Joe Stilgoe & Louise Dearman
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
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BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England & Louise Dearman
THE DEADWOOD STAGE
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BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England & Louise Dearman
Ben Hur - Main Title & Love Theme
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BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England
RICHARD III - PRELUDE
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BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England & Joe Stilgoe
Young At Heart
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BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England & Louise Dearman
It Had to Be You
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BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England, BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England, Joe Stilgoe & Louise Dearman
HOW COULD YOU BELIEVE ME
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BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England, BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England, Joe Stilgoe & Louise Dearman
NO TWO PEOPLE
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BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England, BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England & BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England
THE GADFLY: ROMANCE
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BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England, BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England & BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
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BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England, BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England, BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England & Louise Dearman
Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend
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BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England, BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England, BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England, Joe Stilgoe & Louise Dearman
HE LOVES AND SHE LOVES
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BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England & BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England
The Bridge On The River Kwai
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BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England, BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England & Leo Green
UNCHAINED MELODY
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Joe Stilgoe, Matt Senior, STEVE PEARCE & Steven Smith
Seven Brides For Seven Brothers - Medley
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BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY WALTZ
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BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England & Louise Dearman
THE MAN THAT GOT AWAY
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BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England & Joe Stilgoe
Around The World
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BBC Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England
THE DAMBUSTERS
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BBC Concert Orchestra & Michael England
Opening Sig Tune
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BBC Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
Gigi Overture
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Louise Dearman, Joe Stilgoe & BBC Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
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Louise Dearman & BBC Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
The Deadwood Stage
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BBC Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
Main Title and Love Theme - Ben Hur
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BBC Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
Prelude - Richard III
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Joe Stilgoe & BBC Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
Young at Heart
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Louise Dearman & BBC Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
It Had to Be You(I'll See You In My Dreams)
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Louise Dearman, Joe Stilgoe & BBC Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
How Could You Believe Me When I Said I Loved You When You Know I've Been A Liar
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Louise Dearman, Joe Stilgoe & BBC Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
No Two People
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BBC Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
Romance - The Gadfly
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BBC Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
An American In Paris
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Frank Sinatra
I've Got You Under My Skin
- Songs For Swingin' Lovers.
- Capitol.
- 9.
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Bill Haley and His Comets
Rock Around The Clock
- That's Rock'n'Roll (Various Artists).
- EMI.
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Elvis Presley
Heartbreak Hotel
- Presley - The All Time Greatest Hits.
- RCA.
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Fats Domino
Blue Monday
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Elvis Presley
Hound Dog
- Presley - The All Time Greatest Hits.
- RCA.
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Buddy Holly
Everyday
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The Big Bopper
Chantilly Lace
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Ritchie Valens
Come On Let's Go
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Don McLean
American Pie
- 20 Number 2's Of The 70's (Various).
- MFP.
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Louise Dearman & BBC Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend
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Louise Dearman, Joe Stilgoe & BBC Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
He Loves and She Loves
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BBC Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
Bridge On the River Kwai
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Leo Green & BBC Concert Orchestra
Unchained Melody
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Joe Stilgoe & Rhythm Section - BBC Concert Orchestra
Medley - Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
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BBC Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
Waltz - Sleeping Beauty
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Louise Dearman & BBC Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
The Man That Got Away(A Star is Born)
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Joe Stilgoe, Louise Dearman & BBC Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
Medley
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Performer | BBC Concert Orchestra |
Broadcasts
- Fri 8 Apr 201620:00BBC Radio 2
- Fri 16 Sep 201620:00BBC Radio 2
- Sun 26 Apr 202019:00BBC Radio 2
- Sun 10 Sep 202320:00BBC Radio 2
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