...............I didn't know that Don's sister in law is Julie Rogers 
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Don played an uptempo Matt song tonight Put on a Happy Face ...............I didn't know that Don's sister in law is Julie Rogers
...............I didn't know that Don's sister in law is Julie Rogers "My Tears Will Fall Now That You're Gone,
I Can't Help But Cry, But I Must Go On"
I Can't Help But Cry, But I Must Go On"
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Me neither Robert and an uninspiring version of her singing 'For Mama'.We know a man who sings it better)
A great programme otherwise
A great programme otherwise
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No, I did not know about Julie Rogers either.
But overall a great show-starting with Michael Buble singing "~The way you look tonight"-one of my favourite songs ever--and Michaels version is 2nd to Frank Sinatra as best version, in my opinion !
WE also had lovely Dickie Valentine--plus a little of Barbra Streisand., along with our Matt of course.
I love it when Don talks about the music and the clever rhymes--I have often heard him pick out some rhymes that appeal to him , in other shows. I am just waiting now for him to play Jack Jones and Johnny Mathis, although I guess it is possible I missed them in earlier shows when I fell asleep--but I stayed awake for all last night's show.
But overall a great show-starting with Michael Buble singing "~The way you look tonight"-one of my favourite songs ever--and Michaels version is 2nd to Frank Sinatra as best version, in my opinion !
WE also had lovely Dickie Valentine--plus a little of Barbra Streisand., along with our Matt of course.
I love it when Don talks about the music and the clever rhymes--I have often heard him pick out some rhymes that appeal to him , in other shows. I am just waiting now for him to play Jack Jones and Johnny Mathis, although I guess it is possible I missed them in earlier shows when I fell asleep--but I stayed awake for all last night's show.
Mariana
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I knew Julie Rogers was Don's sister in law, and yes Sandra it wasn't a very good version of For Mama was it ? Matt's is much better the BEST
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I'm always working when these shows come on! However, I have seen Don Black several times at rare John Barry concerts at The Royal Albert Hall years ago. He used to mimic John's Yorkshire accent which was dire! John had a rich voice with years living in the States. His stories about the two of them were slightly over the top as well....that's show business!!
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Tonight Don played Matt singing his wonderous version of The Nearness of You .................Don then mentioned the note which Hoagy Carmichael sent Matt complimenting Matt on singing one of Hoagy's songs, but I think Don got The Nearness of You mixed up with One Morning in May .............. 
.................Don then mentioned the note which Hoagy Carmichael sent Matt complimenting Matt on singing one of Hoagy's songs, but I think Don got The Nearness of You mixed up with One Morning in May .............. "My Tears Will Fall Now That You're Gone,
I Can't Help But Cry, But I Must Go On"
I Can't Help But Cry, But I Must Go On"
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Just to add that Don played a song by Millicent Martin who now lives in America............ Don mentioned Millicent used to appear regularly on That Was the Week That Was 
..........a bit of a coincidence, as the show is recorded beforehand.
..........a bit of a coincidence, as the show is recorded beforehand."My Tears Will Fall Now That You're Gone,
I Can't Help But Cry, But I Must Go On"
I Can't Help But Cry, But I Must Go On"
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No Don Black tonight and no Russell Davies tonight either
"My Tears Will Fall Now That You're Gone,
I Can't Help But Cry, But I Must Go On"
I Can't Help But Cry, But I Must Go On"
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I missed those programmes too Robert. All due to Proms In The Park. (Hyde ) 
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Talking of Millicent Martin does anyone remember her record The Gravy Waltz? I liked that one.
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Another uptempo song from Matt tonight Around the World ................Don seems to play more uptempo songs over ballads.
................Don seems to play more uptempo songs over ballads."My Tears Will Fall Now That You're Gone,
I Can't Help But Cry, But I Must Go On"
I Can't Help But Cry, But I Must Go On"
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Made us smile when Don talked of places where he and Matt worked, for instance Rio De Janeiro, and Don suggested going to see Ipanemo Beach and Matt replies...it's only a beach son, sit down and have a game of cards. and in Hong Kong and in the Plaza Hotel when Don said there's Broadway to see, Fifth Avenue, Forty Second Street and Matt replied I'm going to stay in and watch Crown Court They give the verdict tonight. That's our Matt
and in Hong Kong and in the Plaza Hotel when Don said there's Broadway to see, Fifth Avenue, Forty Second Street and Matt replied I'm going to stay in and watch Crown Court They give the verdict tonight. That's our Matt Re: Don Black on Radio 2
Did Don black mention David Jacobs-I missed the second half of the programme.
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I'm not sure about that Marian, I was struggling to stay awake myself
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I heard it all and no I'm sure he didn't.But I suppose they may be all pre-recorded??