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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 3: 29/05/2018

29/05/2018

Series 3

BBC Radio 2 - They Write the Songs, Series 3, 29/05/2018

Barry Manilow returns with episode three of They Write the Songs - The Broadway Edition!

Barry Manilow presents a series looking at the art of songwriting.

This week Barry features one of his favourite shows of all time 'The Grass Harp', which starred the great Barbara Cook but lasted for just seven performances; 'Hot Chocolates' a musical that starred Louis Armstrong; and Jerry Herman's first breakthrough show that is rarely even talked about today, in spite of the fact that it led to 'Hello Dolly' - 'Milk and Honey'.

They Write the Songs: Series 3

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 third series celebrating the lives and work of the great songwriters.

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