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Don remembers Marilyn Monroe

Multi award-winning lyricist Don Black celebrates the iconic songwriters of the twentieth century, their songs and the artists who performed them

Multi award-winning lyricist Don Black celebrates the iconic songwriters of the twentieth century, their songs and the artists who performed them. Each week Don showcases a selection of iconic tunes, popular and timeless standards.

This week's 'And They Also Wrote.....' is Jule Styne.

Plus a weekly nod to the fabulous voice of Matt Monro.

The show is packed full of personal anecdotes and entertaining stories as Don recalls meeting and working with many of the greatest writers and entertainers in the business.

57 minutes

Music Played

  • Frank Sinatra

    I've Heard That Song Before

    • Come Swing With Me!.
    • EMI Records.
    • 12.
  • Doris Day

    It's Magic

    • Bewitched: 25 Favourite Songs.
    • Capitol.
    • 22.
  • Dean Martin

    Just In Time

    • Best Of The Capitol Years - Dean Mart.
    • Capitol.
  • Matt Monro

    Time After Time

    • Portrait Of A Song Stylist.
    • EMI Records.
    • 14.
  • Marilyn Monroe

    Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend

    • Memories ... Are Made Of This.
    • Dino.
  • Johnny Mathis

    Small World

    • The Very Best Of Johnny Mathis.
    • Sony Music.
    • 15.
  • Tony Bennett

    I Fall In Love Too Easily

    • Perfectly Frank.
    • Sony Music Entertainment.
    • 2.
  • Eydie Gorm茅

    I Don't Want To Walk Without You

    • It's Us Again.
    • GK Music Co.
    • 11.
  • Vic Damone

    The Things We Did Last Summer

    • Closer Than A Kiss/This Game Of Love.
    • Columbia.
    • 18.
  • Nancy Wilson

    I'll Walk Alone

    • But Beautiful.
    • Capitol Jazz.
    • 4.
  • Barbra Streisand

    People

  • Perry Como

    Make Someone Happy

    • Perry Como: Easy Listening.
    • RCA/Camden.
    • 5.
  • Sammy Davis Jr.

    I Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry

    • Sammy Davis Jr Sings The Great American Songbook.
    • Ideal Music.
  • Louis Armstrong

    It's Been A Long Long Time

    • Hello, Louis!: The Hit Years (1963-1969) CD1.
    • Universal.
    • 2.
  • Nat King Cole

    The Party's Over

    • Nat King Cole - Ultimate Collection.
    • Chrysalis.

Broadcast

  • Sun 26 Aug 2018 23:00