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Shirley Abicair

Roy Plomley's castaway is singer Shirley Abicair.

Luxury: Case of avocado pears

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 30 Jul 1956 13:10

Music Played

  • Kid Ory始s Creole Jazz Band

    When the Saints Go Marching In

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Well-tempered Clavier, Book 1 - Prelude & Fugue in C minor

    Soloist: Rosalyn Tureck

  • Adelaide Hall & Fats Waller

    I Can't Give You Anything But Love

  • Artie Shaw and His Orchestra

    Concerto For Clarinet

  • Burl Ives

    Big Rock Candy Mountain

  • L茅o Delibes

    Mazurka (from Copp茅lia)

    Orchestra: Paris Conservatoire Orchestra Conductor: Roger D茅sormi猫re

  • Louis Armstrong & His All-Stars

    Rockin' Chair

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Symphony No. 5 In C Minor

    Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra

  • Luxury Choice

    • Case of avocado pears

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Shirley Abicair

Broadcast

  • Mon 30 Jul 1956 13:10

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