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Joe Henderson

Roy Plomley's castaway is pianist Joe Henderson.

Favourite track: A Shropshire Lad by George Butterworth
Book: The Story of Mankind by Hendrik van Loon
Luxury: Radio receiver

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Mon 17 Jul 1972 12:25
麻豆社 Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Frank Sinatra

    Orange

  • The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards

    Amazing Grace

  • Benny Goodman

    After You've Gone

  • Joe Henderson and his Friends

    Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • George Butterworth

      A Shropshire Lad

  • Isaac Hayes

    Theme From Shaft

  • The Count Basie Orchestra

    Li'l Darlin'

  • Frank Sinatra

    It Was A Very Good Year

  • Book Choice

    • The Story of Mankind - Hendrik van Loon

  • Luxury Choice

    • Radio receiver

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Joe Henderson

Broadcasts

  • Sat 15 Jul 1972 19:00
    麻豆社 Radio 4
  • Mon 17 Jul 1972 12:25
    麻豆社 Radio 4

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