A musical journey through the golden years of Hollywood. A glorious mix of show tunes, dance songs, romantic melodies and jazz by the great artists of the day. Featuring Fred Astaire, Mary Martin, Judy Garland, Louis Armstrong, Cole Porter and many more.
Enjoy this great 1950s music collection with five hours of radio favourites, love songs, rock 'n' roll greats and chart topping hits. With Chuck Berry, Andy Williams, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Doris Day and many more.
Commemorate the 40th birthday or anniversary of a loved one with this superb trip down memory lane. As well as listings of important events from the year (Concorde's maiden flight), there is a CD packed with 20 original hits from Simon and Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, Georgie Fame and many others.
A glorious selection of 22 favourite hymns to lift the heart and inspire the soul, including Abide With Me, The Lord's My Shepherd, Morning Has Broken, Praise My Soul the King of Heaven and many more.
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22 tracks
Fine performances by some of England's finest church and cathedral choirs
Over four hours of the most relaxing classical music including beautiful melodies for piano, clarinet and guitar as well as delicate chamber pieces, soothing orchestral works and poignant arias from popular operas. All specially chosen to help relax and unwind.
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4 CDs
Fine performances by BBC Concert Orchestra, English String and Symphony Orchestras, London Musici and more
A superb collection of 50 all-time favourite tunes that are just perfect for a nostalgic knees up, whether you are at home or in the pub! Tracks include Knees up Mother Brown, Roll Out the Barrel, Old Bull and Bush, We Shall Not Be Moved and many more.
Twenty five great songs from the hugely popular British singer whose appearances on wartime radio made her a top-of-the-bill personality and Forces' Sweetheart during the Second World War. Songs include The White Cliffs of Dover, Over the Rainbow and We'll Meet Again
Enjoy a bit of fun and frivolity from the archives of British comedy. With songs and tales from Gracie Fields, Arthur Askey, George Formby, The Goons and many more.
Twenty favourite hits from the kings of swing, including Glenn Miller's American Patrol, Count Basie's One O'Clock Jump, Louis Armstrong's Mack the Knife and Count Basie's and Tony Bennett's Jeepers Creepers.
A nostalgic and evocative collection of popular love songs and melodies from the war years. Featuring a mix of forces' sweethearts, seductive crooners and popular dance bands. From Vera Lynn and Doris Day to Joe Loss and Bing Crosby.
A rousing collection of 19 of the best themes from familiar films about the Second World War, including The Dambusters, The Bridge on the River Kwai, A Bridge Too Far and Desert Victory.
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20 tracks
Performed by The BBC Philharmonic and Concert Orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra, The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields and many more
A nostalgic collection of favourite love songs and ballads from the most popular singers of the 1950s. With songs by Alma Cogan, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole and many more.