Peggy Lee's Is That All There Is?

Published: Feb. 8, 2013, 2:45 p.m.

\u2018Is That All There Is?\u2019, 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.

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Producer: Maggie Ayre

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2013.