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Nelson Riddle

Roy Plomley's castaway is orchestra leader Nelson Riddle.

Favourite track: Frenesi by Artie Shaw and his Orchestra
Book: Collected poetry by Robert Frost
Luxury: Piano

30 minutes

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Mon 24 Jul 196113:10
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Music Played

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Artie Shaw and His Orchestra

      Frenesi

  • Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra

    Lonesome Road

  • Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra & The Sentimentalists

    On The Sunny Side Of The Street

  • Artie Shaw

    Stardust

  • The Count Basie Orchestra

    Li'l Darlin'

  • Charlie Parker's Reboppers

    The Maids Of Cadiz

  • Benny Goodman and His Orchestra

    Benny Rides Again

  • Book Choice

    • Collected poetry - Robert Frost

  • Luxury Choice

    • Piano

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestNelson Riddle

Broadcast

  • Mon 24 Jul 196113:10
    Home Service

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