Yesterday Once More

2 Jul 2023

The Variety Hour

50s, 60s, 70s, Nostalgia, Songs

This week the winner of the Yesterday Once More Radiothon competition, Jack, was our special guest for the VARIETY HOUR.

Jack is an ardent supporter of JOY through his volunteering and regular tuning in. With his easy presence and comfort in front of the microphone he proved to be a natural presenter winning praise from our regular listeners. Jack’s contribution to the playlist included some absolute legends such as Barbra Streisand, Billy Joel, Dionne Warwick and Nina Simone.

The featured Australian artists Russell Morris, Air Supply and the Seekers all gained international acclaim with their songs.

 

PLAYLIST

•  An Englishman in New York – Godley and Crème
• A House is Not a Home –Dionne Warwick
• Sweet, Sweet Love – Russell Morris
• Everything Must Change – Nina Simone
• All Out of Love – Air Supply
• World of Our Own – Seekers
• New York State of Mind – Billy Joel / Barbra Streisand
• Just a Little – Beau Brummels
• The Best is Yet to Come – Nancy La Mott
• Looking Back – Nat King Cole

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