About this episode

The episode introduces a new segment discussing beloved tunes, starting with 'Softly as in a Morning Sunrise' by Sigmund Romberg.

We are starting a new strand to the ever expanding tapestry of 2-5-1 : Tunes we love and why. The first of these is on the song Softly as in a Morning Sunrise by Sigmund Romberg a 32 bar  AABA format tune, often in C minor, that has become a favourite amongst musicians. Here is an Apple Music play list which is only the tip of the iceberg [or should that be Romburg?]

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