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My Way
An investigation of the appeal and power of the popular song My Way, which was written by Paul Anka and was recorded by many artists, including Frank Sinatra, Shirley Bassey, Elvis Presley and Sid Vicious. Contributors include Paul Anka, George Brown, Barry John and Dorothy Squires.
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BBC 4
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BBC 4
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BBC 4
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Sister Wendy And The Art Of The Gospel
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Sonny Rollins '74: Rescued!
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BBC 4
Arena
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BBC 4