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Come Fly With Me - the Legacy of Jimmy Van Heusen

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 2Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 2

Another chance to hear a two-part series which explores the life, career and legacy of the songwriter Jimmy Van Heusen. In this first programme, Rupert Holmes looks at his development as a songwriter, his partnership with Johnny Burke which produced hits like Polka Dots and Moonbeams and Swinging on a star, and how Van Heusen became known as a glamorous figure with his ability to fly aircraft as well as write songs. Show less

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