Synopsis
Conductor Charles Hazlewood hosts a celebration of the magic of pop music and explores the skill and musical dexterity that goes into writing, performing and producing hit records.
- Programme: How Pop Songs Work
- Channel: BBC Four
- Broadcast year: 2008
- Music
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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