Don Black

This week Kerry is chatting with legendary lyricist, Don Black. Don has had an incredible career earning him an Oscar for his song Born Free, five Academy Award noninations, two Tony Awards plus three Tony nominations, Five Ivor Novello Awards, a Golden Globe and many platinum, gold and silver discs) he has worked with some of the world’s leading composers: Jule Styne, Henry Mancini, Quincy Jones, Elmer Bernstein, Marvin Hamlisch, Charles Aznavour, etc.He is probably best noted for his work on Sunset Boulevard. As well as countless collaborations with Andrew Lloyd Webber on shows such as, Tell Me On A Sunday, Aspects of Love, Starlight Express, Whistle Down The Wind and Bombay Dreams. Don has written over a hundred songs for motion picture including The Italian Job, The Pink Panther Strikes Again, True Grit, Dances With Wolves, Out of Africa and a quintet of James Bond theme songs – Thunderball, Diamonds Are Forever, The Man With The Golden Gun, Surrender from Tomorrow Never Dies and The World is Not Enough.You can find out more about Don at donblack.co.ukFollow Kerry on Twitter and InstagramFind out more information and upcoming dates from Kerry Ellis at kerryellis.comIf you have enjoyed this podcast please rate, Review and Subscribe... feel free to tell a friend too!Produced by Martin Joseph at Peroxide Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Kerry Ellis is a West End and Broadway Star. Best known for playing the first British Elphaba In Wicked, We Will Rock You, Cats, Les Miserables and Touring the world Performing with Rock Legend Brian May.In this new series, Kerry is sitting down with stars of stage, song and screen to discuss their highs and lows. These candid and eye opening conversations discuss the realities of a life in front of the spotlight and what happens in the moments when it is not shining quite as bright.These honest accounts of determination and success will leave you inspired and ready to take on any challenge. Each guest will have the chance to look back to their younger days, at moments that may have seemed to tough and give their one piece of advice to... Keep Calm And Kerry On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.