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Soul Music: Series 15: Peggy Lee's Is That All There Is?

Peggy Lee's Is That All There Is?

Series 15

BBC Radio 4 - Soul Music, Series 15, Peggy Lee's Is That All There Is?

The impact of the song written by Leiber and Stoller, inspired by the writer Thomas Mann.

The impact of the song written by Leiber & Stoller, inspired by the writer Thomas Mann and made famous by Peggy Lee.

‘Is That All There Is?’, a Leiber & Stoller song made famous by Peggy Lee, is based upon a short story by Thomas Mann called 'Disillusionment'. But those who know and love it feel it's inspirational rather than a cynical, world weary musical take on existentialism and the futility of life.

‘Soul Music’ uncovers the compelling individual stories behind our collective love of music.

Producer: Maggie Ayre

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2013.

Soul Music: Series 15

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