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The Cheerful Little Earful

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

In this final programme on the pianist, singer and band leader Fats Waller , Alyn Shipton looks at the dilemma Waller faced of being either the popular showman his audiences wanted, or a serious musician.
Series producer
DEREK DRESCHER. Mono

Contributors

Leader:
Fats Waller
Leader:
Alyn Shipton
Unknown:
Derek Drescher.
Source: Radio Times

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About BBC Radio 3

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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