Art of Artists 鈥� 50s Stars
Russell Davies revisits the archive to celebrate some of the biggest names from the 1950s.
Russell Davies revisits The Art of Artists archive to celebrate some of the biggest names in music from the 1950s. Through archive interviews with Hank Marvin, Petula Clark, Engelbert Humperdinck and Dame Vera Lynn, Russell showcases the wide musical variety of the decade.
Hank Marvin shares memories of learning the banjo while being influenced by early rock and roll legends like Chuck Berry and Buddy Holly, as well as early days working with Cliff Richard. Petula Clark and Engelbert Humperdinck remember the beginnings of their recording careers during the decade, and Dame Vera Lynn explains how her career continued to flourish
after her role as 鈥楾he Force鈥檚 Sweetheart鈥� during the Second World War.
Russell weaves conversation alongside a soundtrack inspired by their careers.
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Marvin Rainwater
Whole Lotta Woman
- 50's Number Ones Vol 3.
- Old Gold.
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Cliff Richard & The Drifters
Move It
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Petula Clark
The Little Shoemaker
- Hits Of the '50s.
- Maestro.
- 5.
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Petula Clark
Darn That Dream
- Rarities And Obscurities CD1.
- Demon.
- 2.
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Gerry Dorsey
I鈥檒l Never Fall In Love Again
- Parlophone.
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Frankie Laine
A Woman In Love
- Housewives Choice (Various Artists).
- Music & Memories.
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Vera Lynn
My Son My Son
- Housewives Choice (Various Artists).
- Music & Memories.
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Vera Lynn
Auf Wiederseh'n Sweetheart
- Decca Music Group Limited.
Broadcast
- Thu 14 Apr 2016 15:00成人快手 Radio 2 50s
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