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Desmond shares tunes on the theme of Optimism.

Desmond shares good tunes, some unexpected ones and a few you may never have heard before from the worlds of classical music, pop standards, jazz , shows and films. All served with a sprinkling of interpretations from modern artistes who dig into the music of yesterday to make the 'music go 'round' today. This week he sorts through his personal record collection for songs and music related to the theme of "Optimism".

57 minutes

Last on

Fri 12 Aug 2016 19:00
成人快手 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Dangerous When Wet: Cast

    I Got Out Of Bed On The Right Side

    • That's Entertainment.

  • Deanna Durbin

    It's Raining Sunbeams

    • Can't Help Singing.

  • Bobby McFerrin

    Don't Worry Be Happy

    • Top Of The Pops 1988.

  • Gracie Fields

    Sing As We Go

    • Sing As We Go.

  • Bing Crosby

    Pessimistic Character With The Crab Apple Face

    • Songs From The Movies.

  • Cicely Courtneidge

    We'll All Go Riding On A Rainbow

    • Cicely Courtneidge And Jack Hulbert.

  • Man Overboard

    On The Sunny Side Of The Street

    • All Hands On Deck.

  • Mel Torm茅

    I Wished On The Moon

    • Swingin' On The Moon.

  • Clare Teal

    Get Happy

    • Get Happy.

  • The Nylons

    Orange Coloured Sky

    • Skin Tight.

  • Harry James & Jack Palmer

    T'aint What You Do

  • Nacio Herb Brown

    Singin' in the Rain

    Singer: Gene Kelly.
    • Singin' In The Rain.

  • Jethro Tull

    Life's A Long Song

    • Original Masters.

  • Georgia Brown

    Strike Up The Band

    • Georgia Brown Sings Gershwin.

  • Candide: Company

    Make Our Garden Grow

    • Candide.

Broadcast

  • Fri 12 Aug 2016 19:00
    成人快手 Radio 2