For One Night Only
Series looking back at classic live albums
For One Night Only - At the Drop of a Hat
Series in which Paul Gambaccini recalls classic concerts. Michael Flanders and Donald Swann's satirical revue filled London's Fortune Theatre for two years before closing in 1959.
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For One Night Only - Bernstein in Berlin
Paul Gambaccini recalls classic concerts. On Christmas Day 1989, six weeks after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Leonard Bernstein conducted a performance of Beethoven's Symphony No 9.
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For One Night Only - Elvis Comes Back
Paul Gambaccini recalls classic concerts. An electrifying performance on NBC TV in December 1968 restored Elvis Presley's reputation at a time when his star seemed to be waning.
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For One Night Only - Hot August Night
Series in which Paul Gambaccini recalls classic concerts. 1972 saw a remarkable series of performances by Neil Diamond at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.
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For One Night Only - Hot August Night
Series in which Paul Gambaccini recalls classic concerts. 1972 saw a remarkable series of performances by Neil Diamond at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.
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For One Night Only - Miles Davis and Quincy Jones Live at Montreux
Paul Gambaccini recalls classic concerts. For the 25th anniversary of the renowned international jazz festival, Jones coaxed Davis into reprising his collaborations with Gil Evans.
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For One Night Only - The Prom of Peace
Paul Gambaccini recalls classic concerts. In 1968, as Russian tanks entered Prague, Mstislav Rostropovich played Dvorak's Cello Concerto at the Proms.
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For One Night Only - The Prom of Peace
Paul Gambaccini recalls classic concerts. On August 21, 1968, Russian tanks entered Prague. An extraordinary irony saw Rostropovich playing Dvorak's Cello Concerto at the Proms.
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For One Night Only - The Reunion in Central Park
Paul Gambaccini recalls classic concerts. On September 19, 1981, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel appeared together for the first time in 11 years.
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For One Night Only - When John Met John
Series in which Paul Gambaccini recalls classic concerts. Playing at Madison Square Garden on Thanksgiving Night 1974, Elton John announced a surprise guest, namely John Lennon.
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