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29/11/2015

Heavenly: celestial songs by the likes of Eddie Cochran, Jackie De Shannon and Ral Donner. What a Sweet Thing That Was – a series about 1960s girl groups.

Heavenly: celestial songs by the likes of Eddie Cochran, Jackie De Shannon and Ral Donner. What a Sweet Thing That Was – a series about 1960s girl groups. In the autumn of 1965, The Supremes were back on top, The Shangri-Las made a comeback and new group The Toys were also in the Top 10 – though all was not well for girl groups generally. Allen Toussaint – Part 1 of a tribute to the late pianist, songwriter, arranger and producer whose signature style helped Lee Dorsey become a big star in the mid-1960s. The Shirelles, Inez & Charlie Foxx, Dusty Springfield and others will be taking part in a Countdown.

2 hours

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Sun 29 Nov 2015 20:00

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  • Sun 29 Nov 2015 20:00