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Radio 4,14 Dec 1986,40 mins

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Benny Green makes a living as a columnist, broadcaster, lyricist, novelist, etc. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he recalls his childhood in London, life on the road as a saxophonist, the transition to writing and reading 123 editions of Wisden. He also chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: An Evening with Johnny Mercer by Johnny Mercer Book: A Quartet of Comedies by H G Wells Luxury: Saxophone

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    Stanley Holloway & Ensemble
  3. 2.
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    I'm Coming, Virginia
    Bix Beiderbecke
  4. 3.
    I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart
    I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart
    Duke Ellington and His Orchestra