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with Dance Band Days saluting Vera Lynn.
Vera began her career singing with the dance bands of the 30s. Tonight, in anticipation of this week's 70th birthday celebrations, Alan plays some of her early recordings with major band leaders including
Charlie Kunz and Ambrose. and at 7.30 Big Band Era Producer ANTHONY WILLS
(Friday is Vera Lynn Day and programmes on Radio 2 will be featuring her music all day)

Contributors

Unknown:
Vera Lynn.
Unknown:
Charlie Kunz
Unknown:
Vera Lynn Day

Introduced by John Benson
Take your seat in the circle for a double bill: Star Sound Written and compiled by LYNFAIRHURST
Producer ANDY WILSON and at 10.30*
Your second feature:
Great Movie Musical Directors This week Michel Legrand Producer TONY LUKE

Contributors

Introduced By:
John Benson
Producer:
Andy Wilson
Unknown:
Michel Legrand
Producer:
Tony Luke

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