Radio 2's Great British Songbook

Don Black's Songwriting Masterclass

Don Black

Broadcast on Monday 30 November, 2330-0000

At this year's Electric Proms, Richard Allinson talked to the man who wrote the Oscar Award-winning theme song for 'Born Free', the classic Bond themes 'Thunderball' and 'Diamonds Are Forever', the Michael Jackson hit 'Ben', and who's collaborated with Andrew Lloyd Webber on several musicals.

Legendary lyricist Don Black chatted to Richard during a Great British Songbook Masterclass about his incredible career and the ingredients that have made his songs so popular and enduring. He was joined by West End star Marti Webb, performing extracts from some of Don Black's best-known songs.

Watch video of Don Black's Masterclass on the Electric Proms website

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About The Songbook

Radio 2 is creating a landmark collection of the British songs that inspire us - as chosen by musicians, songwriters, Radio 2 presenters and of course, you.Find out more..

Richard Allinson

Richard Allinson

Listen to Richard Allinson's Saturday show every week to hear tracks from The Great British Songbook.

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