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Soul Music Episodes

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    The Lark Ascending

    Tasmin Little, Iona Brown and Allan Stephenson reflect on Vaughan Williams's work.

  2. In the Mood

    Alyn Shipton and trombonist Paul Tanner reflect on the impact of the jitterbug super hit.

  3. You'll Never Walk Alone

    Carl Davis and Gerry Marsden discuss Rodger & Hammerstein's solo number from 'Carousel'.

  4. Summertime

    Reflections on Gershwin's lullaby with Lesley Garret and Rodney Greenberg.

  5. Beethoven's Ode to Joy

    John Suchet, Hans Rhieburg and Susan Greenfield on the impact of Beethoven's Ode to Joy.

  7. Bridge Over Troubled Water

    Despite their hit anthem of love and support, Simon and Garfunkel struck some wrong notes.

  8. Abide with Me

    The surprising worldwide significance of Lyte and Monk's composition.

  9. The Lord Is My Shepherd

    Howard Goodall and Selina Scott explore the lasting impact of the hymn based on Psalm 23.

  10. Scarborough Fair

    The mystery and emotional ties of the folk song Scarborough Fair.

  11. First Cut Is the Deepest

    The story behind the Cat Stevens song, and the memories people associate with it.

  12. Bach Cello Suite No 1 in G Major

    Leading cellists explain the power of Bach's Cello Suite No 1 in G Major.

  13. Hallelujah

    How an obscure track on a Leonard Cohen album became a global anthem.

  14. La Boheme

    Opera director John Copley CBE reflects on his lifelong relationship with La Boheme.

  15. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out

    Exploring the lasting emotional impact of The Smiths' 1986 anthem of hope, loss and love.

  16. Gracias a la Vida

    The Latin American anthem to life is explored through personal stories.

  17. Plaisir d'Amour/Can't Help Falling in Love With You

    Marianne Faithfull recalls the French love song that went on to inspire Elvis's hit.

  18. A Shropshire Lad

    Exploring the emotional impact of George Butterworth's rhapsody inspired by the Great War.

  19. Adagio in G minor

    Albinoni's Adagio may be wrongly attributed but it still never fails to move us.

  20. Myfanwy

    A range of people explain what the hauntingly beautiful Welsh song 'Myfanwy' means to them

  21. Something Inside So Strong

    Labi Siffre's anthem has been taken up by many groups who suffer from discrimination.

  22. Crazy

    People of all ages reflect on their love of this simple song, made famous by Patsy Cline.

  23. Rhapsody in Blue

    Soul Music examines Gershwin's 'experiment in modern music', 90 years after its premiere.

  24. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

    The story of the melancholic song, first performed by Judy Garland in 1944.

  25. Brahms' German Requiem

    How Brahms's work, a tribute to his mother, has touched and changed people's lives.

  26. Can't Take My Eyes Off You

    Frankie Valli and others share their memories of the classic song.

  27. Gymnop茅die No 1

    Pascal Rog茅 leads us through a personal and musical journey of Erik Satie's Gymnop茅dies.

  28. Strange Fruit

    Soul Music examines the harrowing stories behind the song made famous by Billie Holiday.

  29. Elgar's Dream of Gerontius

    How Elgar's poignant choral work has touched and changed people's lives.

  30. Don't Leave Me This Way

    Exploration of the disco anthem of yearning, pain and loss.

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