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They Write the Songs

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Barry Manilow looks at the lives and works of composers of the Great American Songbook.

Barry Manilow looks at the lives and works of ten famous composers of the Great American Songbook, playing rare recordings and de-constructing their songs at his piano.

They Write the Songs: Series 2

They Write the Songs: Series 2: Episode 3: Harry Warren

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Harry Warren

Episode 3

Episode 3: Harry Warren

Series 2

BBC Radio 2 - They Write the Songs, Series 2, Harry Warren

Barry Manilow celebrates the prolific yet little-known American composer Harry Warren.

Barry Manilow looks at the life and work of a man who wrote over 800 songs, scoring 42 top tens, 21 number ones and 11 Oscar nominations, yet few know his name - Harry Warren.

Barry Manilow continues his second series celebrating the lives and work of great songwriters.

Sitting at the piano in his Palm Spring home, Barry looks at the life and work of a man who wrote over 800 songs, which appeared in 300 films.

He was Oscar-nominated eleven times; and had 42 top ten hits and 21 number ones - yet few know his name - Harry Warren.

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

Radio 2: Amazing music. Played by an amazing line-up. The home of great music, entertainment and documentaries

Barry Manilow returns to celebrate the lives and work of the great songwriters.

International superstar Barry Manilow returns with a second series celebrating the lives and work of the great songwriters.

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