Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song
Remembering Angela Morley, a prolific composer who scored Watership Down, The Slipper And The Rose and numerous radio and TV programmes.
DetailsCelebrating Glenn Miller's birth and St David, the patron saint of Wales.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell Davies continues to celebrate the popular song, opening with a classic Ella Fitzgerald recording made on this day fifty years ago.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsRussell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe 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.
DetailsRussell celebrates the arrival of May, and anniversaries including the birth of songwriter Doris Fisher and the 95th birthday of bandleader-arranger Van Alexander.
DetailsComposer 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.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. Celebrating the 110th anniversary of Duke Ellington's birth.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsRussell celebrates the centenary of Danish entertainer Victor Borge, who was born on 3rd January 1909.
DetailsRussell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsAs 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.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe 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.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe 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.
DetailsRussell celebrates the greats of Tin Pan Alley, Hollywood and Broadway, including a tribute to American author O Henry and further memories of Lena Horne.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell Davies investigates the legacy of songwriter and showman Billy Rose, with recordings from 1926 (Jelly Roll Morton) to 2004 (Madeleine Peyroux).
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsOnce 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.
DetailsThe 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.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell explores the American Indian tradition in music and plays obscure comedy recordings by Midge Williams and Spike Jones.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsRussell Davies presents the history of popular song, spotlighting its greatest exponents. Features music from Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Andre Previn.
DetailsRussell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe 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.
DetailsRussell investigates the subtle difference between 'someday' and 'some day' in popular song. This week's show also features the vetern cabaret artist Ray Jessel.
DetailsSleep 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.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe 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.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. Russell explores the works of Brooklyn-born Jack Lawrence.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song and this week's themes are 'Hotels' and 'The One I Love'.
DetailsRussell pays a special birthday tribute to one of the most prolific American songwriters in history, Irving Berlin.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsIncluding 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.
DetailsRussell Davies presents his celebration of the greats of Tin Pan Alley, Hollywood and Broadway from the birth of sound recording to the present day.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. This show features recordings from Frank Sinatra, Dionne Warwick, Benny Goodman and Cab Calloway.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell pays tribute to American singer-songwriter and pianist Tom Lehrer, who turns 80 this week.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell Davies presents his celebration of popular song. He uses the Jewish Festival Of Lights as the starting point for his festive celebrations.
DetailsRussell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song, with a Valentine's Day special.
DetailsRussell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song, covering Matt Munro, Hot Club of Cowtown, Doris Day and Daryl Sherman.
DetailsRussell Davies presents his celebration of the greats of Tin Pan Alley, Hollywood and Broadway from the birth of sound recording to the present day.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThis 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.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsMarking the birthday of two great songwriters, Harold Arlen and Walter Donaldson.
DetailsRussell examines the career of Don Raye, who was born in 1909 and wrote classic songs such as Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.
DetailsThe show pays tribute to composer and lyricist Charles Strouse and trombonist Campbell Burnap.
DetailsThe 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.
DetailsRussell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsCelebrates 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.
DetailsRussell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRemembering the late Canadian singer and actor Edmund Hockridge and playing songs by Angela Lansbury, Fats Waller and Julie London.
DetailsRussell 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].
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell Davies celebrates the art, craft & inspiration of the popular song, remembering Dudley Moore and marking the 80th birthday of Chris Barber.
DetailsRussell features tracks by Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Danny Kaye.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsThe 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.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsTaking shoes as his theme, with music from Bernard Cribbins, Danny Kaye and Petula Clark.
DetailsTo mark the fortieth anniversary of the first moon landing, Russell looks into the songwriter's fascination with all things lunar.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. The theme is banks, banking and the stock market.
DetailsRussell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell pays tribute to performer and arranger Gene Puerling, and respected jazz drummer and arranger Allan Ganley.
DetailsThree 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'.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell Davies celebrates the greats of Tin Pan Alley, Hollywood and Broadway, from the birth of sound recording to the present day.
DetailsRussell Davies addresses some seasonal themes, with music from Bing Crosby, Barbra Streisand and Louis Armstrong's reading of The Night Before Christmas.
DetailsRussell Davies celebrates the popular song and pays tribute to Sir John Dankworth, who died earlier this month.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRemembering the American singer Blossom Dearie, who died earlier this month.
DetailsRussell pays tribute to the composer and arranger Tony Osborne through his work with Shirley Bassey, Mel Torme, Gracie Fields and Connie Francis.
DetailsCelebrating 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.
DetailsRussell Davies continues to celebrate the popular song including music from Louis Armstrong and Judy Garland.
DetailsRussell Davies celebrates popular song and its greatest exponents. Featuring Sammy Lewis, Hoagy Carmichael and Bing Crosby.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe subject of almost this entire programme is Artie Shaw, bandleader, much-married clarinet virtuoso, songwriter, author and music pundit.
DetailsPaying 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.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsTurning the spotlight on three fine female balladeers, who surfaced in the 50s but are rarely heard today: Lucy Reed, Audrey Morris and Paula Castle.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. With a tribute to 96-year-old American songwriter Jack Lawrence.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song, with music from Dinah Washington, The Beach Boys, John Bunch and Herb Ellis.
DetailsRussell presents a tribute to US composer and lyricist Harold Rome.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe 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.
DetailsRussell'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.
DetailsMarking the 70th anniversary of the Blitz, Russell plays music from the era, including songs by Dame Vera Lynn and Teddy Grace.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsRussell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsAfter a week's absence, Russell catches up on some deferred business with a salute to Stephen Sondheim through two of his more unusual songs.
DetailsRussell Davies presents his celebration of the greats of Tin Pan Alley, Hollywood and Broadway from the birth of sound recording to the present day.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. Including music from Patti Page, Peggy Lee and Perry Como.
DetailsCelebrating the centenary of light-classical composer Leroy Anderson.
DetailsRussell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song including music from Nicki Parrott and Tiny Winters.
DetailsRussell looks at the artists and songwriters who made their way to the United States via the famous New York entry point of Ellis Island.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. Russell features anniversary tributes to bandleader Red Norvo and singer Pearl Bailey.
DetailsRussell 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.
DetailsRussell Davies covers songwriters called Harry Williams, the anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War, and songs of separation.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsSpotlighting three female balladeers who surfaced in the fifties - Lucy Reed, Audrey Morris and Paula Castle.
DetailsThe show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
DetailsRussell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.
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