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30/08/2009

Russell Davies covers songwriters called Harry Williams, the anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War, and songs of separation.

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. This week begins with the confusion surrounding two songwriters called Harry Williams - one, American, the other, English. From a marching song of World War l we move on the anniversary of the outbreak of World War ll, to the musical scene in 1939. Russell reflects on the unintended irony of some songs of the time and also comments on the popularity of songs of separation. We end with Nicki Parrott and a song from the war's end, La Vie En Rose.

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Sun 30 Aug 2009 21:00
蜜芽传媒 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Alma Cogan

    In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree

    鈥淎lma Cogan 鈥� The Almanac鈥� 2-Cd Set

    • Music For Pleasure/EMI.
    • CD Dl 1191.

  • The Mellomen With Thurl Ravenscroft

    It's A Long Way To Tipperary

    Barbershop Melodies Vol 2 (Of 3)

    • Saxony Records.
    • 8066970 10625.

  • Bing Crosby & Connee Boswell - An Apple For The Teacher

    No 26 In The Chronological Bing Series

  • Marlene Dietrich

    See What The Boys In The Backroom Will Have

    鈥淔alling In Love Again With Marlene Dietrich鈥�

    • Living Era.
    • CD AJA 5537.

  • Rosemary Clooney

    It's So Peaceful In The Country

    鈥淩osemary Clooney 鈥� Dedicated To Nelson鈥�

    • Concord.
    • CCD 4685.

  • Norman Long

    Where Does Poor Pa Go In The Blackout?

    Great Comedy Of The War Years (D-Day Box)

    • Conifer Happy Days.
    • CDHD 303.

  • The Manhattan Transfer

    On A Little Street In Singapore

    The Manhattan Transfer 鈥� Pastiche

    • Rhino.
    • 8122718092.

  • Groucho Marx

    Lydia The Tattooed Lady

    America鈥檚 Great Singers: Music Of Harold Arlen

    • Reflections.
    • 8102.

  • Benny Goodman & His Orchestra W. Louise Tobin

    Rendezvous In Paree

    鈥淭he Kingdom Of Swing 鈥� Benny Goodman鈥�

    • The International Music Company (Tim).
    • 205377.

  • Flanagan and Allen

    Hang Out The Washing On The Siegfried Line

    鈥淔lanagan & Allen 鈥� We鈥檒l Smile Again鈥�

    • Nimbus Records.
    • NI 2002.

  • Judy Garland and Johnny Mercer - Friendship

    鈥淢ore Radio Fun 鈥� Various Artists鈥�

  • Chet Baker

    I Get Along Without You Very Well

    鈥淐het Baker Sings鈥�

    • EMI/Capitol.
    • 07243 582205 20.

  • Cliff Edwards

    When You Wish Upon a Star

    鈥淧erfect Movie Songs鈥�

    • Past Perfect.
    • PPCD 78144.

  • Nicki Parrott

    La Vie En Rose

    Nicki鈥檚 Latest 鈥� 鈥淔ly Me To The Moon鈥�

    • Venus Records.
    • VHCD-1023.

Broadcast

  • Sun 30 Aug 2009 21:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 2