Dennis Potter's play introduces the idea that popular music expresses humanity's desire for a better world. The protagonist, David Peters, a troubled young man, believes that once dreams were possible, popular songs told us so. Despite rejecting contemporary rock music, Peters is drawn to the music of 1930s crooner Al Bowlly, who was killed during the London blitz.
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The 1969 play explores the idea that popular music is a reflection of humanity's longing for a more perfect world.
