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Series 1
Reflections on Gershwin's lullaby with Lesley Garret and Rodney Greenberg.
You'll Never Walk Alone
Carl Davis and Gerry Marsden discuss Rodger & Hammerstein's solo number from 'Carousel'.
Series 21
Mr Blue Sky
An exploration of the impact of ELO's 1978 off-beam classic, Mr Blue Sky.
Nkosi Sikelel iAfrica
Ladysmith Black Mambazo's Albert Mazibuko re the song Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika
Mack the Knife
The Brecht/Weill song Mack the Knife written for The Threepenny Opera in 1928.
Nimrod
Composer and conductor Paul Spicer explores the impact of Edward Elgar's Nimrod.
Fairytale of New York
The stories behind 1988's 'Fairytale of New York' by the Pogues.
Series 18
Rhapsody in Blue
Soul Music examines Gershwin's 'experiment in modern music', 90 years after its premiere.
Crazy
People of all ages reflect on their love of this simple song, made famous by Patsy Cline.
Something Inside So Strong
This Labi Siffre anthem has been taken up by many groups who suffer from discrimination.
Myfanwy
A range of people explain what the hauntingly beautiful Welsh song 'Myfanwy' means to them
Adagio in G minor
Albinoni's Adagio may be wrongly attributed but it still never fails to move us.
Series 4
Mad About the Boy
Noël Coward wrote 'Mad About the Boy' to celebrate the appeal of the silent movie star.
Swing Low Sweet Chariot
An exploration of the spiritual song, from its origins in slavery in America.
Stand By Me
Ben E King talks about writing the classic song, and others reflect on its lasting power.
Bach's Concerto in D minor for Two Violins
Terry Waite and Steve Hackett talk about the impact of Bach's music for two violins.
Like a Rolling Stone
Robbie Robertson, Al Kooper and Greil Marcus reflect on Bob Dylan's iconic song.
Series 5
Clair de lune
An exploration of Claude Debussy's music for piano, inspired by a poem about moonlight.
I Vow to thee my Country
An exploration of the hymn which stirs patriotism and controversy.
Ol' Man River
Tony Benn, Cleo Laine and Paul Robeson Jr reflect on the emotional power of Ol' Man River.
Widor's Toccata
Widor's Toccata is a favourite for married couples to exit the church by in the UK.
Series 22
Bring Him Home
Contributors explain what 'Bring Him Home', from Les Miserables, means to them.
Sukiyaki (Ue o Muite Arukou)
Personal stories of the 1960s Japanese hit song Sukiyaki (Ue o Muite Arukou).
The Way You Look Tonight
The Way You Look Tonight was made popular by Fred Astaire in the 1936 film, Swing Time.
Mozart's Requiem
How Mozart's Requiem, written when he was dying, has touched and changed people's lives.
Feed the Birds
Sung by Julie Andrews, Feed the Birds was written for the film Mary Poppins.
Series 23
A Change Is Gonna Come, by Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke's A Change Is Gonna Come is an anthem for civil rights in the USA.
Jerusalem
How the very English 'Jerusalem' came to be loved by people from different cultures.
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Stories of the timeless love song written by Ewan MacColl and made famous by Roberta Flack
The Star-Spangled Banner
Exploring America's national anthem, set to the tune of an English social men's club song.
Auld Lang Syne
Stories of love, loss and joy associated with Auld Lang Syne.
