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YOU MAY KNOW THE SONGS, BUT MAYBE NOT THESE VERSIONS.... Inspired is the show where we'll be hearing the stories behind some of the biggest hits of the last fifty years, performed by Artists who have been inspired by the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Van Morrison and others, to record their unique take on these classic songs.Some of the Artists featured in the opening shows include, […]

WHY IS THE UK SO IN LOVE WITH MOTOWN? Leo looks at why the UK has been and remains so in love with the output of the Detroit label.Along the way, featuring The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Junior Walker, Smokey Robinson, Jimmy Ruffin, The Temptations, The Isley Brothers and many more.We’ll find out and why the UK fell in love with […]

OUR STANDARD FOR SHOWS ON THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK IN THE MOOD – Celebrating The Great American Songbook With recordings and stories not just from Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, Matt Monro, Rosemary Clooney, Dinah Washington and Tony Bennett, but also from the artists today that are flying that vital musical flag, including Harry Connick Jr., Gregory Porter, Jamie Cullum, Curtis Stigers, Jane Monheit, […]

THE VERY BEST IN ENTERTAINING AND SWINGING JAZZ CLASSICS. Whether you are a Jazz connoisseur, or if you like the idea of liking Jazz, but perhaps aren’t sure where to start, then this is for you. It’s not horrible squeakiness that sounds like a household pet is running up and down the piano keyboard, this show features toe tapping, swing classics, guaranteed to put a smile on your face,  featuring. […]

Hear the stories behind the most loved movie soundtrack albums and the song choices of Hollywood’s great Directors – why they chose particular songs to accompany the movie’s storylines and action, as we go In The Dark.Don’t forget to let us know from which movies you’d like to hear from, either via the Contact Page, or you can drop us an email at:  info@lgradio.online insert_link In The Dark In The […]

From the archives of the late writer, broadcaster & musician, Benny Green.These shows feature Benny's musings on the great songwriters, singers and musicians that he knew and worked with, as he speaks from a position of herculean authority. insert_link 2 1 In The Benny Green Archives In The Benny Green Archive – Episode 1 todayJuly 18, 2022 401 1 2 insert_link In The Benny Green Archives In The Benny Green Archive […]

In this series, Van Morrison discusses his music, the music he loves and some of the process he employs to compose songs, record and perform live. insert_link Van Morrison In Conversation – Van Morrison – Episode 1 todayMarch 9, 2015 561 insert_link Van Morrison In Conversation – Van Morrison – Episode 2 todayJuly 13, 2022 558 insert_link Van Morrison In Conversation – Van Morrison – Episode 3 todayJuly 13, 2022 […]

TONY BENNETTTony Bennett sat down with Benny Green in the last century to discuss his life, his work and his opinions on jazz and singing – it’s a complete joy to eavesdrop on these old friends talking.What are your favourite Tony Bennett recordings – please let us know: info@lgradio.online insert_link Tony Bennett In Conversation – Tony Bennett – Episode 1 todayJuly 15, 2022 291 insert_link Tony Bennett In Conversation – Tony […]

ROBERT LINDSAY Born in Ilkeston, Derbyshire in 1949, Robert Lindsay is a beloved British stage and television actor. We'll hear how, having toyed with the idea of a theatrical career growing up, Robert decided to take it seriously at college. In these shows, Robert talks about his Olivier Award winning role of Bill Snibson in Me and My Girl, along with the numerous West End shows he has gloriously starred […]