We are at the height of summer here in the northern hemisphere. So here is an encore presentation from our Serenade Radio Songs of the Week, in which Mark tells the story of one of the most recorded songs of all time.
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This airing of our Song of the Week is a special presentation of The Mark Steyn Club. We do enjoy your comments on the show. Steyn Club members are welcome to respond to this week's show below. Alternatively, anybody can leave comments over at Serenade Radio, where they love hearing from listeners.
Steyn's Song of the Week airs twice weekly on Serenade Radio in the UK, one or other of which broadcasts is certain to be convenient for whichever part of the world you're in:
5.30pm Sunday London (12.30pm New York)
5.30am Monday London (2.30pm Sydney)
Whichever you prefer, you can listen from anywhere on the planet right here.