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Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song

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Russell Davies - 01/02/2009

Remembering Angela Morley, a prolific composer who scored Watership Down, The Slipper And The Rose and numerous radio and TV programmes.

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Russell Davies - 01/03/2009

Celebrating Glenn Miller's birth and St David, the patron saint of Wales.

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Russell Davies - 01/06/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 01/08/2010

Russell Davies continues to celebrate the popular song, opening with a classic Ella Fitzgerald recording made on this day fifty years ago.

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Russell Davies - 01/11/2009

Russell Davies presents his weekly celebration of the greats of Tin Pan Alley, Hollywood and Broadway from the birth of sound recording to the present day.

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Russell Davies - 02/01/2011

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 02/03/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. Showcasing two British artists born a century ago – trumpeter Nat Gonella and actor Rex Harrison.

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Russell Davies - 02/05/2010

Russell celebrates the arrival of May, and anniversaries including the birth of songwriter Doris Fisher and the 95th birthday of bandleader-arranger Van Alexander.

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Russell Davies - 02/08/2009

Composer and lyricist Cecil Mack and songs with an 'old-fashioned' theme are among Russell's subjects. The programme also marks 95 years since the start of the First World War.

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Russell Davies - 02/11/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 02/12/2007

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 03/01/2010

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 03/02/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 03/05/2009

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. Celebrating the 110th anniversary of Duke Ellington's birth.

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Russell Davies - 03/08/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 03/10/2010

Russell opens with a track from a Dean Martin album released on this day in 1960 and this leads to a sequence devoted to the album's arranger, Nelson Riddle, who died 25 years ago.

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Russell Davies - 04/01/2009

Russell celebrates the centenary of Danish entertainer Victor Borge, who was born on 3rd January 1909.

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Russell Davies - 04/04/2010

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 04/05/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 04/07/2010

As part of Radio 2's America Week, Russell focuses his attention on numerous aspects of the country in song, and in particular one of the USA's most important dates - July 4th.

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Russell Davies - 04/10/2009

Russell Davies finds some of the songs written on the theme of apples and plays two songs by Fiona Apple. He also pays tribute to the late singer Chris Connor.

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Russell Davies - 04/11/2007

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 05/04/2009

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. With music from Blossom Dearie, Tony Desare and songwriter Jack Lawrence, who died last month.

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Russell Davies - 05/07/2009

Russell celebrates songs about eyes, including a rare recording of I'll Close My Eyes by Ronnie Deauville. Mel Blanc's Barney Google adds a little comedy to the show.

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logo for Russell Davies - 05/09/2010
Russell Davies - 05/09/2010

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. Tonight's musical mix includes Duke Ellington, Andy Williams, Rita Reys and Walter Huston.

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Russell Davies - 05/10/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 05/12/2010

Russell celebrates the art of songwriting, with birthday salutes to bandleader Edmundo Ros and jazz pianist Dave Brubeck and a farewell to French singer Mimi Perrin.

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Russell Davies - 06/01/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 06/02/2011

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 06/04/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. Ahead of tomorrow's centenary of the birth of arranger Percy Faith, Russell looks at his scores.

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Russell Davies - 06/06/2010

Russell celebrates the greats of Tin Pan Alley, Hollywood and Broadway, including a tribute to American author O Henry and further memories of Lena Horne.

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Russell Davies - 06/07/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 06/09/2009

Russell Davies investigates the legacy of songwriter and showman Billy Rose, with recordings from 1926 (Jelly Roll Morton) to 2004 (Madeleine Peyroux).

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Russell Davies - 06/12/2009

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. This programme features artists including Joan Edwards, Steve Ross, The Weavers and Andy Williams.

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Russell Davies - 07/02/2010

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. This week's show features a tribute to Kate McGarrigle and he looks at songs once banned by the BBC.

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Russell Davies - 07/03/2010

Once again, Russell focuses on a relatively obscure name from the songwriting world to discover a gem or two and some fine curios to boot. This week it's John Jacob Loeb.

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Russell Davies - 07/06/2009

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. Looking at the lives and music of Helen Carr, Clifford Grey and Kay Cavendish.

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Russell Davies - 07/09/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 07/10/2007

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 07/12/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 08/02/2009

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 08/03/2009

Russell explores the American Indian tradition in music and plays obscure comedy recordings by Midge Williams and Spike Jones.

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Russell Davies - 08/04/2007

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 08/06/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 08/08/2010

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. This week's featured musicians include Freddie Slack, Nat King Cole and Victor Young.

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logo for Russell Davies - 08/11/2009
Russell Davies - 08/11/2009

Russell Davies presents the history of popular song, spotlighting its greatest exponents. Features music from Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Andre Previn.

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Russell Davies - 09/01/2011

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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logo for Russell Davies - 09/03/2008
Russell Davies - 09/03/2008

The show that celebrates the art of the popular song. Including an eightieth birthday greeting to balladeer Denis Lotis, and a tribute to comedian, musician and songwriter Max Wall.

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logo for Russell Davies - 09/05/2010
Russell Davies - 09/05/2010

Russell investigates the subtle difference between 'someday' and 'some day' in popular song. This week's show also features the vetern cabaret artist Ray Jessel.

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Russell Davies - 09/08/2009

Sleep is the main subject in Russell's exploration of popular music. Featuring famous purveyors of lullabies including Louis Armstrong, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Stacey Kent.

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Russell Davies - 09/11/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 09/12/2007

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 10/01/2010

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. This week, he looks at the compositions of Oscar Levant and the use of 'blame' by songwriters.

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Russell Davies - 10/02/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 10/05/2009

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. Featuring a celebration of Fred Astaire on the 110th anniversary of his birth.

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Russell Davies - 10/08/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. Russell explores the works of Brooklyn-born Jack Lawrence.

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Russell Davies - 10/10/2010

Russell Davies marks the 75th anniversary of the first night of Porgy and Bess, begins a search for the best recorded duet, and pays tribute to Eddie Fisher and Don Partridge.

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logo for Russell Davies - 11/01/2009
Russell Davies - 11/01/2009

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 11/04/2010

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song and this week's themes are 'Hotels' and 'The One I Love'.

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Russell Davies - 11/05/2008

Russell pays a special birthday tribute to one of the most prolific American songwriters in history, Irving Berlin.

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Russell Davies - 11/07/2010

Russell celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song, with different interpretations of Rodgers and Hammerstein, and tributes to Buddy DeSylva and Alan Plater.

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Russell Davies - 11/10/2009

Russell opens with a memory of Frankie Vaughan, who died ten years ago, looks at swing music and marks the anniversary of Coleman Hawkins' most famous recording.

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Russell Davies - 11/11/2007

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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logo for Russell Davies - 12/04/2009
Russell Davies - 12/04/2009

Including music from Irving Berlin's Easter Parade, a tribute to Maurice Jarre and the anniversary of a Simon and Garfunkel album leads to tunes linked to boxers.

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logo for Russell Davies - 12/07/2009
Russell Davies - 12/07/2009

Russell Davies presents his celebration of the greats of Tin Pan Alley, Hollywood and Broadway from the birth of sound recording to the present day.

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logo for Russell Davies - 12/10/2008
Russell Davies - 12/10/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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logo for Russell Davies - 12/12/2010
Russell Davies - 12/12/2010

Russell celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. This show features recordings from Frank Sinatra, Dionne Warwick, Benny Goodman and Cab Calloway.

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logo for Russell Davies - 13/01/2008
Russell Davies - 13/01/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 13/04/2008

Russell pays tribute to American singer-songwriter and pianist Tom Lehrer, who turns 80 this week.

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Russell Davies - 13/06/2010

Russell celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. This week includes songwriters Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller, pianist Hank Jones and singer Louise Tobin.

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Russell Davies - 13/07/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 13/12/2009

Russell Davies presents his celebration of popular song. He uses the Jewish Festival Of Lights as the starting point for his festive celebrations.

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Russell Davies - 14/02/2010

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song, with a Valentine's Day special.

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Russell Davies - 14/03/2010

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song, covering Matt Munro, Hot Club of Cowtown, Doris Day and Daryl Sherman.

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logo for Russell Davies - 14/06/2009
Russell Davies - 14/06/2009

Russell Davies presents his celebration of the greats of Tin Pan Alley, Hollywood and Broadway from the birth of sound recording to the present day.

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logo for Russell Davies - 14/09/2008
Russell Davies - 14/09/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 14/10/2007

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 14/11/2010

This week, Russell opens with an Irving Berlin song, before revealing a shortlist of ten favourite duets that he will be asking listeners to vote on, in three weeks' time.

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Russell Davies - 14/12/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 15/02/2009

Marking the birthday of two great songwriters, Harold Arlen and Walter Donaldson.

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Russell Davies - 15/03/2009

Russell examines the career of Don Raye, who was born in 1909 and wrote classic songs such as Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.

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Russell Davies - 15/06/2008

The show pays tribute to composer and lyricist Charles Strouse and trombonist Campbell Burnap.

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Russell Davies - 15/08/2010

The ungrammatical side of songwriting comes under Russell's didactic eye this week. Featured songs include You Can't Hardly Get Them No More and Your Feet's Too Big.

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Russell Davies - 15/11/2009

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 16/01/2011

Russell plays some early jazz favourites and takes a look at Duke Ellington's back catalogue, plus retrospective releases devoted to Bobby Darin and Cole Porter.

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Russell Davies - 16/03/2008

Celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. Russell features tracks recorded by Anthony Perkins, and celebrates the birthdays of Bob Wilber and Gary Giddens.

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Russell Davies - 16/05/2010

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 16/08/2009

Russell celebrates the 70th anniversary of the movie release of The Wizard of Oz, takes a geographical tour in song, salutes singer Tony Bennett and champions the ukelele.

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Russell Davies - 16/09/2007

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 16/11/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 16/12/2007

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 17/01/2010

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 17/02/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 17/05/2009

Remembering the late Canadian singer and actor Edmund Hockridge and playing songs by Angela Lansbury, Fats Waller and Julie London.

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Russell Davies - 17/08/2008

The show celebrates jazz pianist and composer James Sherman.

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Russell Davies - 17/10/2010

Russell opens with one of Duke Ellington's seminal compositions, before featuring recordings by Mae West, Blossom Dearie and the late Norman Wisdom [duetting with Joyce Grenfell].

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Russell Davies - 18/01/2009

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 18/04/2010

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft & inspiration of the popular song, remembering Dudley Moore and marking the 80th birthday of Chris Barber.

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Russell Davies - 18/05/2008

Russell features tracks by Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Danny Kaye.

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logo for Russell Davies - 18/07/2010
Russell Davies - 18/07/2010

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft & inspiration of the popular song including, this week, Ira Gershwin, Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg, Joe "Fingers" Carr and Roc Hillman.

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Russell Davies - 18/10/2009

The show begins with an acknowledgement of Vera Lynn's great chart success of late and there's music from Perry Como, Connie Francis, Noel Coward, Marty Elkins and Ambrose.

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Russell Davies - 18/11/2007

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 19/04/2009

Taking shoes as his theme, with music from Bernard Cribbins, Danny Kaye and Petula Clark.

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Russell Davies - 19/07/2009

To mark the fortieth anniversary of the first moon landing, Russell looks into the songwriter's fascination with all things lunar.

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Russell Davies - 19/09/2010

Russell Davies marks the passing of Derek Boulton, Jack Parnell and George David Weiss, the centenary of bandleader Shep Fields and the 70th birthday of songwriter Paul Williams.

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Russell Davies - 19/10/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. The theme is banks, banking and the stock market.

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Russell Davies - 19/12/2010

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 20/01/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 20/04/2008

Russell pays tribute to performer and arranger Gene Puerling, and respected jazz drummer and arranger Allan Ganley.

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Russell Davies - 20/06/2010

Three distinct themes make up the bulk of this week's programme: books in song; nonagenarians; and, as 2010 marks the centenary of Father's Day, songs about 'Dear Old Dad'.

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Russell Davies - 20/07/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 20/09/2009

Russell Davies celebrates the greats of Tin Pan Alley, Hollywood and Broadway, from the birth of sound recording to the present day.

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Russell Davies - 20/12/2009

Russell Davies addresses some seasonal themes, with music from Bing Crosby, Barbra Streisand and Louis Armstrong's reading of The Night Before Christmas.

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Russell Davies - 21/02/2010

Russell Davies celebrates the popular song and pays tribute to Sir John Dankworth, who died earlier this month.

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Russell Davies - 21/06/2009

Russell Davies celebrates the greats of Tin Pan Alley, Hollywood and Broadway. Music includes Leon Redbone's Dancin' On Daddy's Shoes and Nat King Cole's Unforgettable.

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Russell Davies - 21/09/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 21/10/2007

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 21/11/2010

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. Russell continues to reveal the shortlist of ten favourite duets, as suggested by his listeners.

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Russell Davies - 21/12/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 22/02/2009

Remembering the American singer Blossom Dearie, who died earlier this month.

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Russell Davies - 22/03/2009

Russell pays tribute to the composer and arranger Tony Osborne through his work with Shirley Bassey, Mel Torme, Gracie Fields and Connie Francis.

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Russell Davies - 22/06/2008

Celebrating the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. Russell marks the seventieth birthday of lyricist Don Black and pays tribute to Willard Robison and Benny Green.

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Russell Davies - 22/08/2010

Russell Davies continues to celebrate the popular song including music from Louis Armstrong and Judy Garland.

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Russell Davies - 22/11/2009

Russell Davies celebrates popular song and its greatest exponents. Featuring Sammy Lewis, Hoagy Carmichael and Bing Crosby.

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Russell Davies - 23/01/2011

Russell elebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. This show features music from Margaret Whiting, The Mills Brothers, Fred Astaire and many more.

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Russell Davies - 23/03/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 23/05/2010

The subject of almost this entire programme is Artie Shaw, bandleader, much-married clarinet virtuoso, songwriter, author and music pundit.

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Russell Davies - 23/08/2009

Paying tribute to tenor giant Lester Young, Russell Davies plays a mix of old and new songs, from Billie Holiday and Fred Astaire to Jessica Molaskey, Todd Gordon and Paul West.

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Russell Davies - 23/09/2007

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 23/11/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 24/01/2010

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 24/02/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 24/05/2009

Turning the spotlight on three fine female balladeers, who surfaced in the 50s but are rarely heard today: Lucy Reed, Audrey Morris and Paula Castle.

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Russell Davies - 24/08/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. With a tribute to 96-year-old American songwriter Jack Lawrence.

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Russell Davies - 24/10/2010

Russell Davies celebrates the 80th anniversary of an influential Gershwin show and he presents three classic duets, including Gone Fishin' by Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong.

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Russell Davies - 25/01/2009

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 25/04/2010

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song, with music from Dinah Washington, The Beach Boys, John Bunch and Herb Ellis.

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Russell Davies - 25/05/2008

Russell presents a tribute to US composer and lyricist Harold Rome.

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Russell Davies - 25/07/2010

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. The show includes salutes to Annie Ross, Cootie Williams and a celebration of Blackpool.

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Russell Davies - 25/10/2009

Russell Davies presents his weekly celebration of the greats of Tin Pan Alley, Hollywood and Broadway from the birth of sound recording to the present day.

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Russell Davies - 25/11/2007

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 26/04/2009

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. Paying tribute to William 'Count' Basie on the 25th anniversary of his death.

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Russell Davies - 26/07/2009

Russell's subject is the songwriter Frank Loesser, with examples of his work in The Most Happy Fella and others. His novelty song Bloop Bleep also leads to the subject of plumbing.

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Russell Davies - 26/09/2010

Marking the 70th anniversary of the Blitz, Russell plays music from the era, including songs by Dame Vera Lynn and Teddy Grace.

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Russell Davies - 26/10/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 26/12/2010

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 27/01/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 27/04/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 27/06/2010

Russell presents the history of popular song, spotlighting its greatest exponents. This week's show is almost entirely taken up with a centennial tribute to Frank Loesser.

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Russell Davies - 27/07/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 27/09/2009

Russell Davies looks at the career of lyricist and composer Carl Sigman, with versions of his hit songs by Frank Sinatra, Rosemary Clooney, Mel Torme and others.

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Russell Davies - 27/12/2009

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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Russell Davies - 28/02/2010

Russell Davies celebrates the popular song with a focus this week on Josef Myro, an unsung hero from The American Songbook. He also marks the 80th birthday of Marty Grosz.

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Russell Davies - 28/03/2010

After a week's absence, Russell catches up on some deferred business with a salute to Stephen Sondheim through two of his more unusual songs.

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logo for Russell Davies - 28/06/2009
Russell Davies - 28/06/2009

Russell Davies presents his celebration of the greats of Tin Pan Alley, Hollywood and Broadway from the birth of sound recording to the present day.

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logo for Russell Davies - 28/09/2008
Russell Davies - 28/09/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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logo for Russell Davies - 28/10/2007
Russell Davies - 28/10/2007

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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logo for Russell Davies - 28/11/2010
Russell Davies - 28/11/2010

Russell plays the last of the ten finalists in the shortlist of listeners' favourite duet recordings, Two of a Kind by Mercer & Darin and A Rockin' Good Way by Washington & Benton.

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Russell Davies - 28/12/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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logo for Russell Davies - 29/03/2009
Russell Davies - 29/03/2009

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. Including music from Patti Page, Peggy Lee and Perry Como.

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logo for Russell Davies - 29/06/2008
Russell Davies - 29/06/2008

Celebrating the centenary of light-classical composer Leroy Anderson.

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logo for Russell Davies - 29/08/2010
Russell Davies - 29/08/2010

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song including music from Nicki Parrott and Tiny Winters.

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logo for Russell Davies - 29/11/2009
Russell Davies - 29/11/2009

Russell looks at the artists and songwriters who made their way to the United States via the famous New York entry point of Ellis Island.

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logo for Russell Davies - 30/01/2011
Russell Davies - 30/01/2011

Russell celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. This show features songwriters Gus Kahn, Lee David and Ralp Freed, as well as trumpeter Roy Eldrige.

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logo for Russell Davies - 30/03/2008
Russell Davies - 30/03/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. Russell features anniversary tributes to bandleader Red Norvo and singer Pearl Bailey.

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logo for Russell Davies - 30/05/2010
Russell Davies - 30/05/2010

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. This week's show explores laziness as a song topic and pays tribute to the late Lena Horne.

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logo for Russell Davies - 30/08/2009
Russell Davies - 30/08/2009

Russell Davies covers songwriters called Harry Williams, the anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War, and songs of separation.

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logo for Russell Davies - 30/09/2007
Russell Davies - 30/09/2007

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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logo for Russell Davies - 30/11/2008
Russell Davies - 30/11/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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logo for Russell Davies - 30/12/2007
Russell Davies - 30/12/2007

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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logo for Russell Davies - 31/01/2010
Russell Davies - 31/01/2010

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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logo for Russell Davies - 31/05/2009
Russell Davies - 31/05/2009

Spotlighting three female balladeers who surfaced in the fifties - Lucy Reed, Audrey Morris and Paula Castle.

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logo for Russell Davies - 31/08/2008
Russell Davies - 31/08/2008

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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logo for Russell Davies - 31/10/2010
Russell Davies - 31/10/2010

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

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