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This first concert from the King Biscuit Rower Hour, the famous American radio series produced between 1973 and 1993, was recorded in May 1974. It features the singer/ songwriter performing many of his famous songs - including Carolina on My Mind and You've Got a Friend. There's also a duet with Carly Simon of their hit Mockingbird.
Producer Richard Masters

Contributors

Unknown:
Carly Simon
Producer:
Richard Masters

Miles Kington and his guests review books about music. As usual the key word is contrast - between the songs of Noël Coward and Cole Porter , and the blues and soul of John
Mayall and James Brown. Studio guests include American author Ellis
Amburn who explains why his new biography of Buddy Holly , The Real Story, is the most revealing account ever of the rock pioneer's life. Producer Dave Shannon

Contributors

Unknown:
Cole Porter
Unknown:
James Brown.
Unknown:
Buddy Holly
Producer:
Dave Shannon

From the Pavilion Theatre, Rhyl,
Ron Goodwin conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra, led by Martin Loveday, in an array of some of the most popular movie music. Ed Stewart introduces selections from Walt Disney, tributes to Ingrid Bergman and James Bond, Singing in the Rain and The Magnificent Seven, as well as some of Ron Goodwin's best-known film scores.
Producer Alan Boyd

At 8.20, during the interval, Ed Stewart chats to Ron Goodwin about his connection with Peter Sellers, and their creation of such comedy classics as Goodness Gracious Me, My Old Dutch and Balham - Gateway to the South.
Producer Elizabeth Funning

Contributors

Unknown:
Ron Goodwin
Unknown:
Martin Loveday
Introduces:
Ed Stewart
Unknown:
Ingrid Bergman
Unknown:
James Bond
Unknown:
Ron Goodwin
Producer:
Alan Boyd
Unknown:
Ed Stewart
Producer:
Elizabeth Funning

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