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Feb 2013

27m 41s

Peggy Lee's Is That All There Is?

About this episode

‘Is That All There Is?’, a Leiber & Stoller song made famous by Peggy Lee, is based upon a short story by Thomas Mann called 'Disillusionment'. But those who know and love it feel it's inspirational rather than a cynical, world weary musical take on existentialism and the futility of life.

‘Soul Music’ uncovers the compelling individual stories behind our collective love of music.

Producer: Maggie Ayre

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2013.

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