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Hallelujah
How an obscure track on a Leonard Cohen album became a global anthem. Read more
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Series 20
How an obscure track on a Leonard Cohen album became a global anthem.
Bach Cello Suite No 1 in G Major
Leading cellists explain the power of Bach's Cello Suite No 1 in G Major.
First Cut Is the Deepest
The story behind the Cat Stevens song, and the memories people associate with it.
Scarborough Fair
The mystery and emotional ties of the folk song Scarborough Fair.
The Lord Is My Shepherd
Howard Goodall and Selina Scott explore the lasting impact of the hymn based on Psalm 23.
Series 2
In the Mood
Alyn Shipton and trombonist Paul Tanner reflect on the impact of the jitterbug super hit.
The Lark Ascending
Tasmin Little, Iona Brown and Allan Stephenson reflect on Vaughan Williams's work.
Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
Anna Blundy, Robert Offord and Colin Murray Parkes reflect on Cole Porter's song.
Zadok
Simon Halsey reflects on the impact of Handel's Zadok the Priest.
Over the Rainbow
Reflections on the impact of The Wizard of Oz's 'Over the Rainbow'.
Amazing Grace
John Newton's near-death experience at sea prompted his hymn 'Amazing Grace'.
Series 1
Elgar's Cello Concerto
Julian Lloyd Webber, Michael Kennedy and Tim Dinsley reflect on the impact of Elgar.
Abide with Me
The surprising worldwide significance of Lyte and Monk's composition.
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Despite their hit anthem of love and , Simon and Garfunkel struck some wrong notes.
The Last Post
Officer AD Bridges and a former war prisoner reflect on the impact of the final bugle call
Silent Night
An exploration of one of the world's most popular Christmas carols.
Beethoven's Ode to Joy
John Suchet, Hans Rhieburg and Susan Greenfield on the impact of Beethoven's Ode to Joy.
Summertime
Rodney Greenberg, Harolyn Blackwell and Lesley Garrett reflect on Gershwin's lullaby.
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.
