What a Wonderful World
Oct 14, 2008•28 min
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Episode description
Louis Armstrong recorded the classic 'What a Wonderful World' in 1967, amidst civil rights demonstrations and protests against the Vietnam War.
It was a song written for him. Was it naïve or a powerful anthem for peace?
Featuring:
Prof. Peter Ling Laurence Bergreen Simon Weston Katie Melua Troy Andrews Milan Bertosa
Series exploring famous pieces of music and their emotional appeal.
Producer: Sara Conkey
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2008.
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