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Roy Plomley's castaway is singer Tony Bennett.

Favourite track: Song Of The Islands by Louis Armstrong and his All Stars
Book: The complete works by Leonardo da Vinci
Luxury: Painting materials

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Mon 29 May 197212:25
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • The Count Basie Orchestra

    The Kid From Red Bank

  • Duke Ellington and His Orchestra

    Take the A Train

  • Frank Sinatra

    You Make Me Feel So Young

  • Tony Bennett

    Smile

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Louis Armstrong & His All-Stars

      Song Of The Islands

  • Sarah Vaughan

    Deep Purple

  • Art Tatum

    My Heart Stood Still

  • Maurice Ravel

    Daphnis and Chloe Suite No. 2

    Orchestra: Cleveland Orchestra

  • Book Choice

    • The complete works - Leonardo da Vinci

  • Luxury Choice

    • Painting materials

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestTony Bennett

Broadcasts

  • Sat 27 May 197219:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 29 May 197212:25
    BBC Radio 4

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