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Ragtime to Rock 'n' Roll: 11: Let's Face the Music

on BBC Radio 2

The story of 60 years of popular music.
A 26-week series.
'I like Top Hat, it's a standard that doesn't age. It's just sort of timeless, acceptable at all times, that much I do appreciate about it. You know its nice to have it stand up. I've always loved that movie.' (FRED ASTAIRE)

Kenneth More continues the history of popular music from the beginning of the 20th century, with the help of: FRED ASTAIRE, HARRY WARREN, RUBY KEELER, JOHNNY MERCER, CONNEE BOSWELL, GRACIE FIELDS and others.
Written by BENNY GREEN
Research by BILL SULLIVAN
Producer STEVE ALLEN

Contributors

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Kenneth More
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Fred Astaire
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Harry Warren
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Ruby Keeler
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Johnny Mercer
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Connee Boswell
Written By:
Benny Green
Research by:
Bill Sullivan
Producer:
Steve Allen

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