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The Russell Davies Archive

Music: Easy Listening, Soundtracks & Musicals

Classic and neglected recordings from the 1920s, 30s and 40s

A celebration of masterpieces and forgotten gems from the 1920s, 30s and 40s.

The Russell Davies Archive: Series 2

The Russell Davies Archive: Series 2: Episode 4: Classic songs and forgotten gems from the 1920s, 30s and 40s

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Episode 4

Episode 4: Classic songs and forgotten gems from the 1920s, 30s and 40s

Series 2

Classic songs and forgotten gems from the 1920s, 30s and 40s

BBC Radio 2 - The Russell Davies Archive, Series 2, Classic songs and forgotten gems from the 1920s, 30s and 40s

How about digging for gold, sheltering amongst the palms or Relaxin' at the Touro?

Classic recordings by Johnny Mercer, Ella Fitzgerald and Al Jolson are rediscovered alongside archive finds from The Funnyboners, Arthur Askey and Helen Kane.

Revealed in their richness by modern technology and in many cases by the original technology of the day are recordings by Al Jolson, The Funnyboners, Ella Fitzgerald, Arthur Askey, Queen of Blues Bessie Smith and the top-hatted tragedian of jazz Ted Lewis.

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

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