Vic Groves asked about “This is my song” it was composed in 1967 by Charlie Chaplin for inclusion in his film “The Countess from Hong Kong” starring Sophia Loren. Chaplin wanted it to be recorded by Al Jolson and was surprised when he was told Jolson had died 17 years earlier. Only the instrumental version was included in the film.
It was recorded by Petula Clark , arranging the song was turned down by Tony Hatch and several others before Ernie Freeman’s arrangement was accepted , it reached no 1 around the world and was one of Petula Clark’s biggest hits , it was also recorded and provided a big hit for Harry Secombe , surprisingly both singers didn’t like the song , Clark even going as far as to try and stop her record company Pye releasing it. I think the version you played by Morgana King is one of the best recordings of the song
The Eurovision Song you thought it may have been a version of was a very different song , written 3 years before in 1964 when it won the completion , “No ho l’eta (per amarti) sung by Gigliola Cinquetti

Great programme Vic!

Elkie Brooks…I’m recently aware of her – what a talent! This is why I love Serenade Radio. I’d never know about her without you!

Belated Happy Birthday. Been with you the full 10 years and still loving it. As I walk into a room at home the first thing I do is to tell the smart speaker ‘Play Serenade Radio ‘. Particular thanks to Vic Groves for playing Patsy Cline’s ‘Crazy’ today. Brings back so many memories.

Three fab tunes from 1976. My mum liked Aria by Acker Bilk so the year was easy. Thanks Johnny 😊

I always love Music Box but I have to say you surpassed yourself today Simon. So many wonderful arrangements of my favourite songs – San Francisco, Guantanamara, The Sound of Silence, The Impossible Dream etc etc. I thought I had died and gone to heaven! Thank you sooo much.

Hi Steve James from Tony ( we are not related!) As always enjoyed your Sunday show on the excellent Serenade. Please, what was the Artist and Title of the very last song..the one you said Wogan liked? Keep it up and greetings front The Isle of Man

Thank you for playing Evergreen . I’m not a great Streisand fan. But do love that beautiful song ( and woman in love) . Spot on with the mystery years today… Matt Monro as the artist of the week was also great. What a voice. When I was growing up he used to cause arguments at home over who was best Matt ( my mum”s choice) or Frank (my dad’s) . Great show as always Johnny.

Simon’s Music Box. It’s very special. Thankyou for such a delightful programme. I try never to miss it

Marty Robbins and Patsy Cline – love it! Great show Johnny!

Hi, stumbled across your great station which has a warmth and professionalism with music often not heard on radio these days. Am I right in thinking your top of the hour instrumental jingle is a PAMS production as used on offshore Britain Radio 355 in 1966?

Thanks to Simon for giving us something by Ken Moule’s orchestra today.

Funny how us humans can remember the most obscure things from decades ago. The venerable Keith Skues once played a Ken Moule piece on his Night Ride prog on Radio 2. Must’ve been 1971, that sort of year. Messing about with anagrams of musicians’ names, Mr Skues came up with this beauty: Leo Umken.

Just enjoyed The Big Band Show by Johnny Beerling, so informative full of insights to the artists background.
Particularly liked the opening, Riders in the sky given the big band treatment, plus we heard when it was originally composed. Also liked the variation of pace throughout the hour which went far too quickly, one moment the mood was sophoric then awakened with a lively tune . Great balanced programme.

Thank you Mark for another great programme and that sweet little song about a pink taffeta frock. Loved it.