Fabulous Films of the 50s
Leo Green presents a concert of great film scores of the 50s from Ben Hur to The Bandwagon. Joe Stilgoe and Louise Dearman join the ±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra and conductor Michael England.
Leo Green presents a programme celebrating the fabulous film scores of the 50s...
Among the movies are Ben Hur, The Bridge on the River Kwai and Singin' in the Rain; among the songs are Who Wants to be a Millionaire from High Society, The Deadwood Stage from Calamity Jane and Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend from the Marilyn Monroe classic Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
Jazz singer Joe Stilgoe and West End star Louise Dearman join ±«Óãtv Radio 2's Sound of the 50s presenter Leo Green and the ±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra, conducted by Michael England, for this special edition.
First broadcast in 2016.
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Duration: 02:01
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±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra
Friday Night Is Music Night Opening Sig Tune
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±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England
GIGI OVERTURE
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±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England, Joe Stilgoe & Louise Dearman
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
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±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England & Louise Dearman
THE DEADWOOD STAGE
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±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England & Louise Dearman
Ben Hur - Main Title & Love Theme
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±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England
RICHARD III - PRELUDE
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±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England & Joe Stilgoe
Young At Heart
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±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England & Louise Dearman
It Had to Be You
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±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England, ±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England, Joe Stilgoe & Louise Dearman
HOW COULD YOU BELIEVE ME
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±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England, ±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England, Joe Stilgoe & Louise Dearman
NO TWO PEOPLE
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±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England, ±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England & ±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England
THE GADFLY: ROMANCE
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±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England, ±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England & ±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
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±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England, ±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England, ±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England & Louise Dearman
Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend
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±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England, ±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England, ±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England, Joe Stilgoe & Louise Dearman
HE LOVES AND SHE LOVES
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±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England & ±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England
The Bridge On The River Kwai
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±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England, ±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England & Leo Green
UNCHAINED MELODY
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Joe Stilgoe, Matt Senior, STEVE PEARCE & Steven Smith
Seven Brides For Seven Brothers - Medley
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±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY WALTZ
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±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England & Louise Dearman
THE MAN THAT GOT AWAY
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±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England & Joe Stilgoe
Around The World
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±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra C/B Michael England
THE DAMBUSTERS
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±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra & Michael England
Opening Sig Tune
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±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
Gigi Overture
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Louise Dearman, Joe Stilgoe & ±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
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Louise Dearman & ±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
The Deadwood Stage
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±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
Main Title and Love Theme - Ben Hur
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±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
Prelude - Richard III
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Joe Stilgoe & ±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
Young at Heart
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Louise Dearman & ±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
It Had to Be You(I'll See You In My Dreams)
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Louise Dearman, Joe Stilgoe & ±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
How Could You Believe Me When I Said I Loved You When You Know I've Been A Liar
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Louise Dearman, Joe Stilgoe & ±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
No Two People
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±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
Romance - The Gadfly
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±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
An American In Paris
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Frank Sinatra
I've Got You Under My Skin
- Songs For Swingin' Lovers.
- Capitol.
- 9.
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Bill Haley and His Comets
Rock Around The Clock
- That's Rock'n'Roll (Various Artists).
- EMI.
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Elvis Presley
Heartbreak Hotel
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Fats Domino
Blue Monday
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Elvis Presley
Hound Dog
- Presley - The All Time Greatest Hits.
- RCA.
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Buddy Holly
Everyday
- B.Holly & The Crickets -20 Golden Gre.
- MCA.
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The Big Bopper
Chantilly Lace
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Ritchie Valens
Come On Let's Go
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Don McLean
American Pie
- 20 Number 2's Of The 70's (Various).
- MFP.
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Louise Dearman & ±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend
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Louise Dearman, Joe Stilgoe & ±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
He Loves and She Loves
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±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
Bridge On the River Kwai
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Leo Green & ±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra
Unchained Melody
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Joe Stilgoe & Rhythm Section - ±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra
Medley - Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
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±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
Waltz - Sleeping Beauty
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Louise Dearman & ±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
The Man That Got Away(A Star is Born)
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Joe Stilgoe, Louise Dearman & ±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra Cb Michael England
Medley
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Performer | ±«Óãtv Concert Orchestra |
Broadcasts
- Fri 8 Apr 2016 20:00±«Óãtv Radio 2
- Fri 16 Sep 2016 20:00±«Óãtv Radio 2
- Sun 26 Apr 2020 19:00±«Óãtv Radio 2
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