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This Sunday there's another chance to hear The Rolling River of Rock the series that travels the length of America's most important musical waterway, the giant Mississippi river.

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The story of the Brill Building - 1
Neil Sedaka
In the first part of a new series, Neil Sedaka tells how a young Billy Joel ended up playing piano on Leader Of The Pack.
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Listen Again - Smooth Documentaries
John Lennon
Your chance to listen again to the documentaries on Smooth Radio including the story of the Brill Building and Rock, Riots and Revolution
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Elton John: The Red Piano Story
Elton John
We take a look behind the scenes as Elton John returns with the Red Piano Tour, his biggest, most flamboyant set of shows yet.
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Rock in the Dock: Episode 4
Rolling Stones
In the last episode in the series we look at the truth behind the hell raisers of rock and roll.
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Rock in the Dock
Status Quo
This week we examine publicity stunts, fakery and contractual obligations in the music industry.
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Rock in the Dock: Episode 2
Bruce Springsteen
Why Prince became a squiggle, the careers of Bruce Springsteen and Seal and a strange case of Kenny Rogers, a frisbee and a chandelier are examined this week
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