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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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.
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The Mellomen With Thurl Ravenscroft
It's A Long Way To Tipperary
Barbershop Melodies Vol 2 (Of 3)
- Saxony Records.
- 8066970 10625.
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Bing Crosby & Connee Boswell - An Apple For The Teacher
No 26 In The Chronological Bing Series
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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.
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Rosemary Clooney
It's So Peaceful In The Country
鈥淩osemary Clooney 鈥� Dedicated To Nelson鈥�
- Concord.
- CCD 4685.
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Norman Long
Where Does Poor Pa Go In The Blackout?
Great Comedy Of The War Years (D-Day Box)
- Conifer Happy Days.
- CDHD 303.
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The Manhattan Transfer
On A Little Street In Singapore
The Manhattan Transfer 鈥� Pastiche
- Rhino.
- 8122718092.
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Groucho Marx
Lydia The Tattooed Lady
America鈥檚 Great Singers: Music Of Harold Arlen
- Reflections.
- 8102.
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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.
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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.
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Judy Garland and Johnny Mercer - Friendship
鈥淢ore Radio Fun 鈥� Various Artists鈥�
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Chet Baker
I Get Along Without You Very Well
鈥淐het Baker Sings鈥�
- EMI/Capitol.
- 07243 582205 20.
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Cliff Edwards
When You Wish Upon a Star
鈥淧erfect Movie Songs鈥�
- Past Perfect.
- PPCD 78144.
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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麻豆社 Radio 2