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Don celebrates fellow lyricist Johnny Mercer

Multi-award-winning lyricist Don Black celebrates the iconic songwriters of the twentieth century, their songs and the artists who performed them.

Multi award-winning lyricist Don Black celebrates the iconic songwriters of the twentieth century, their songs and the artists who performed them. Each week Don showcases a selection of iconic tunes, popular and timeless standards.

This week's 'And They Also Wrote.....' is Johnny Mercer.

Plus a weekly nod to the fabulous voice of Matt Monro.

The show is packed full of personal anecdotes and entertaining stories as Don recalls meeting and working with many of the greatest writers and entertainers in the business.

57 minutes

Last on

Sun 25 Feb 2018 23:00
成人快手 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Nat King Cole

    Tangerine

    • Nat King Cole At The Movies.
    • 12.

  • Frank Sinatra

    Laura

    • The Original Sessions: Volume 2.
    • EMI Records Limited.
    • 7.

  • Tony Bennett

    Emily

    • 40 Years: The Artistry Of Tony Bennett Volume 3.
    • Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd.
    • 17.

  • Elkie Brooks

    Pearl's A Singer

    • The Very Best Of.
    • Virgin EMI Records.
    • 001.

  • Matt Monro

    Jean

    • Matt At The Movies CD1.
    • EMI Records Limited.
    • 22.

  • Ray Bolger

    Once In Love With Amy (Where's Charley?)

    • American Musical Theater Volume 3.
    • 3.

  • Robert Goulet

    Stella By Starlight

  • Barbra Streisand

    Second Hand Rose

    • Barbra Streisand: Greatest Hits.
    • Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd.
    • 2.

  • Ray Charles

    Ruby

    • Definitive Ray Charles.
    • Rhino.
    • 5.

  • Scott Walker

    Joanna

    • Best Of Scott Walker & The Walker Bro.
    • Fontana.

  • Eydie Gorm茅

    Bill

  • Olivia Newton鈥怞ohn

    Sam

    • Back To Basics (The Essential Collection 1971-1992).
    • Geffen.

  • Andy Williams

    Michelle

    • Warm And Willing / The Shadow Of Your Smile.
    • 18.

  • Natalie Cole

    Mona Lisa

    • Unforgettable.
    • Warner Music UK Limited.
    • 4.

  • Julie London

    Hard Hearted Hannah

    • The Best Of Julie London: The Liberty Years.
    • EMI Records Limited.
    • 6.

  • Dean Martin

    Georgia On My Mind

    • Swingin' Down Yonder.
    • Proper Records Ltd.
    • 9.

Broadcast

  • Sun 25 Feb 2018 23:00
    成人快手 Radio 2