Crooners at the BBC

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Gregory Porter introduces a selection of performances by popular singers on BBC shows.

Gregory Porter introduces a selection of performances on BBC programmes by popular singers.

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Popular Voices at the BBC: Series 1: Episode 2: Crooners

Crooners

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Episode 2: Crooners

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Sammy Davis Jr, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Bryan Ferry, Willie Nelson and David Bowie.

Some of popular music's classic crooners, featuring Sammy Davis Jr, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Bryan Ferry, Willie Nelson, David Bowie, Echo and the Bunnymen and Lana Del Rey.

This compilation is a companion piece to the Crooners episode of Gregory Porter's Popular Voices, revelling in the enigmatic tones of some of popular music's most classic crooners. 

From the BBC archives, we bring you the wit and charm of Sammy Davis Jr, the honeyed voice of Nat King Cole, the swagger of Sinatra, the swank of Bryan Ferry and the brooding of Willie Nelson. We also revisit some of the modernisers of crooning, from the theatrics of David Bowie to post-punk Echo and the Bunnymen, right up to the sensual murmurings of Lana Del Rey. 

Featuring clips from Twiggs, The Vera Lynn Show, The Late Show, Top of the Pops and Whistle Test, it's time to slide into your favourite lounge suit and dim the lights!

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