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Roy Plomley's castaway is bandleader Geraldo.

Luxury: Piano

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Mon 31 Mar 195813:10
Home Service

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Music Played

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Symphony No. 9 in D minor 'Choral'

    Soloist: Eileen Farrell, Nan Merriman et al Choir: Robert Shaw Chorale Orchestra: NBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Arturo Toscanini

  • Milton Hayes

    The Meanderings of Monty Part 1

  • Ted Lewis and His Band

    She's Funny that Way

  • Fred Astaire & Adele Astaire - Oh Gee! Oh Gosh!

  • Percy B. Kahn

    Ave Maria

    Artist: Enrico Caruso

  • Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra

    The Birth of the Blues

  • “Whispering” Jack Smith

    Poor Papa (He's Got Nothing at All)

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major

    Soloist: Fritz Keisler Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent

  • Luxury Choice

    • Piano

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestGeraldo

Broadcast

  • Mon 31 Mar 195813:10
    Home Service

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