Ivy Benson
Roy Plomley's castaway is bandleader Ivy Benson.
Favourite track: Oh Happy Day by Edwin Hawkins Singers
Book: London Sparrow by Phyllis Thompson
Luxury: Piano
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Music Played
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Count Basie and His Orchestra
Fantail
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Aretha Franklin
If Ever I Should Leave You
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The Benny Goodman Trio
Oh, Lady be good (from Lady, Be Good!)
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Bob Dylan
Blowin' In The Wind
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Giuseppe Verdi
Va, pensiero, sull'ali dorate (Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves) (from Nabucco)
Orchestra: Orchestra of Munich State Theatre + Choir
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Castaway's Favourite
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Edwin Hawkins Singers
Oh Happy Day
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major 'Emperor'
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The Beatles
Can't Buy Me Love
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Book Choice
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London Sparrow - Phyllis Thompson
Luxury Choice
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Piano
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Roy Plomley |
Interviewed Guest | Ivy Benson |
Broadcasts
- Sat 16 Oct 1971 19:0091热爆 Radio 4
- Mon 18 Oct 1971 12:2591热爆 Radio 4
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