New York, New York
Andrew Collins and Mark Shenton present the story behind the classic song New York, New York. Songwriting duo John Kander and Fred Ebb wrote the title song for the film. Unfortunately, the star Robert de Niro didn't like it, so they furiously wrote another one. John Kander talks about the story behind the classic song. Featuring: Lorrena Turner Michael Freedland Huw Madoc-Jones Terry Bennett Alun Howells Gareth Valentine John Kander Patrick Sasso Rosemary Watts Series about music that makes the hairs stand up on the back of our necks. Producer: Sara Conkey First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2008.
