James Last is one of the most successful bandleaders and arrangers in the history of popular music. In a career lasting more than 50 years, he has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. This documentary goes behind the James Last phenomenon to ask why his music is loved by the public but often loathed by the critics. The music is often described as easy listening or happy music, but what is the James Last sound? Is it just a string of revamped Beatles hits, non-stop Abba medleys, updated classics and polka parties, or is his achievement in popular music being under-estimated and dismissed unfairly by the musical elite? Influenced by jazz, swing, the Beatles and rock and roll in 1960's Hamburg, Last would soon become one of the most famous bandleaders of all time. This programme explores the music, the musicians and the life of the man who invented the non-stop party and re-invented the classics.
| Title | Legends - Season 2007 Episode 12 : James Last: Non Stop Dancing |
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| Last Air Date | 2012-08-03 |
| Number of Episodes | 35 |
| Number of Seasons | 7 |
| Genres | Documentary, |
| Networks | BBC Four, |
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Episodes List
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 1 Joyce Grenfell - Comedy with Breeding Joyce Grenfell - Comedy with Breeding
2007-07-02A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 2 Doris Day: Virgin Territory Doris Day: Virgin Territory
2007-09-11A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 3 Alma Cogan - Fabulous Alma Cogan - Fabulous
2007-09-18A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 4 Vera Lynn - Sincerely Yours Vera Lynn - Sincerely Yours
2007-10-02A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 5 Carmen Miranda - Beneath the Tutti Frutti Hat Carmen Miranda - Beneath the Tutti Frutti Hat
2007-10-09A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 6 Matt Monro - The Man With The Golden Voice Matt Monro - The Man With The Golden Voice
2007-10-16A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 7 Al Bowlly - The Very Thought of You Al Bowlly - The Very Thought of You
2007-10-19A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 8 Jacques Brel - Ne me quitte pas Jacques Brel - Ne me quitte pas
2007-10-26A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 9 Louis Prima - King of the Swingers Louis Prima - King of the Swingers
2007-11-02A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 10 The Dankworths The Dankworths
2007-11-09A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 11 Ella Fitzgerald: First Lady of Song Ella Fitzgerald: First Lady of Song
2007-11-16A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 12 James Last: Non Stop Dancing James Last: Non Stop Dancing
2007-11-27A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 13 Val Doonican Rocks Val Doonican Rocks
2007-12-05A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 14 Mario Lanza: Singing to the Gods Mario Lanza: Singing to the Gods
2007-12-11A look at some true legends from the world of music.
