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Desmond Carrington 50s Special – Side 2

Desmond Carrington continues his regular 50s Nights on BBC Radio 2 with a special 'Side 2', containing an eclectic collection of the stars from the most diverse of all decades of popular music. It was a time when Desmond was in his twenties and working hard in both radio and television.

1 hour

Last on

Fri 15 Apr 201620:00
BBC Radio 2 50s

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Music Played

  • Jerry Lee Lewis

    Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On

  • Eve Boswell

    Pickin' A Chicken

  • Donald Peers

    Enjoy Yourself

  • Ray Martin

    Swedish Rhapsody

  • Lita Roza

    Hi Lili Hi Lo

  • The Everly Brothers

    All I Have To Do Is Dream

  • Pérez Prado

    Mambi Jambo

  • Mario Lanza

    Come Prima

  • Lonnie Donegan

    Don't You Rock Me Daddy-O

  • Al Martino

    Story Of Tina

  • The Crew Cuts

    Earth Angel

  • Russ Conway

    Side Saddle

  • Julie Andrews

    I Could Have Danced All Night

  • Michael Holliday

    Stairway Of Love

  • Frank Sinatra

    Three Coins In The Fountain

  • Diana Decker

    Poppa Piccolino

  • Chet Baker

    My Funny Valentine

    • Chet Baker Sings.
    • Pacific Jazz.

  • Beverley Sisters

    I'll See You In My Dreams

Broadcast

  • Fri 15 Apr 201620:00
    BBC Radio 2 50s

People's History of Pop

People's History of Pop

Journey through a decade of exhilarating music with a selection of tracks from the 50s