Soul Music Episodes Episode guide
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Nkosi Sikelel iAfrica
Ladysmith Black Mambazo's Albert Mazibuko remembers the song Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika
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Fever
Peggy Lee's daughter Nicki Foster talks about her mother's life and her hit record.
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Mr Blue Sky
An exploration of the impact of ELO's 1978 off-beam classic, Mr Blue Sky.
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Amazing Grace
John Newton's near-death experience at sea prompted his hymn 'Amazing Grace'.
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Over the Rainbow
Reflections on the impact of The Wizard of Oz's 'Over the Rainbow'.
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Zadok
Simon Halsey reflects on the impact of Handel's Zadok the Priest.
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Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
Anna Blundy, Robert Offord and Colin Murray Parkes reflect on Cole Porter's song.
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The Lark Ascending
Tasmin Little, Iona Brown and Allan Stephenson reflect on Vaughan Williams's work.
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In the Mood
Alyn Shipton and trombonist Paul Tanner reflect on the impact of the jitterbug super hit.
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You'll Never Walk Alone
Carl Davis and Gerry Marsden discuss Rodger & Hammerstein's solo number from 'Carousel'.
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Summertime
Reflections on Gershwin's lullaby with Lesley Garret and Rodney Greenberg.
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Beethoven's Ode to Joy
John Suchet, Hans Rhieburg and Susan Greenfield on the impact of Beethoven's Ode to Joy.
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Bridge Over Troubled Water
Despite their hit anthem of love and support, Simon and Garfunkel struck some wrong notes.
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Abide with Me
The surprising worldwide significance of Lyte and Monk's composition.
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Scarborough Fair
The mystery and emotional ties of the folk song Scarborough Fair.
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First Cut Is the Deepest
The story behind the Cat Stevens song, and the memories people associate with it.
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Bach Cello Suite No 1 in G Major
Leading cellists explain the power of Bach's Cello Suite No 1 in G Major.
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Hallelujah
How an obscure track on a Leonard Cohen album became a global anthem.
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La Boheme
Opera director John Copley CBE reflects on his lifelong relationship with La Boheme.
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There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
Exploring the lasting emotional impact of The Smiths' 1986 anthem of hope, loss and love.
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Plaisir d'Amour/Can't Help Falling in Love With You
Marianne Faithfull recalls the French love song that went on to inspire Elvis's hit.
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A Shropshire Lad
Exploring the emotional impact of George Butterworth's rhapsody inspired by the Great War.
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Adagio in G minor
Albinoni's Adagio may be wrongly attributed but it still never fails to move us.
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Myfanwy
A range of people explain what the hauntingly beautiful Welsh song 'Myfanwy' means to them
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Something Inside So Strong
Labi Siffre's anthem has been taken up by many groups who suffer from discrimination.
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Crazy
People of all ages reflect on their love of this simple song, made famous by Patsy Cline.
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Rhapsody in Blue
Soul Music examines Gershwin's 'experiment in modern music', 90 years after its premiere.
