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Marilyn And Alan Bergman On Piano Jazz

Alan (left) and Marilyn Bergman.
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Alan (left) and Marilyn Bergman.

Renowned lyricists and songwriters Marilyn and Alan Bergman have been the recipients of Oscars, Grammy, Emmys and many additional awards. Their works include "The Windmills of Your Mind" and lyrics for Yentl.

On this 1995 episode of Piano Jazz, they collaborate with host Marian McPartland as she accompanies Alan singing their trademark songs "The Way We Were" and "Nice 'n' Easy."

Originally broadcast fall 1995.

Set List

  • "Nice 'n' Easy" (Spence, Bergman, Bergman)
  • "The Windmills of Your Mind" (Legrand, Bergman, Bergman)
  • "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?" (Legrand, Bergman, Bergman)
  • "Summer Knows" (Legrand, Bergman, Bergman)
  • "Where Do You Start?" (Mandel, Bergman, Bergman)
  • "You Must Believe in Spring" (Legrand, Demy, Bergman, Bergman)
  • "How Do You Keep the Music Playing?" (Legrand, Bergman, Bergman)
  • "The Way We Were" (Hamlisch, Bergman, Bergman)
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