Good to see Nikki tonight as we appear to have missed each other in recent weeks. Tonight’s music selection was very much on the chilled side. With the rushing and doing associated with this time of year, it was good to just relax and enjoy the music. Many e-mails tonight and lots of people being in touch with requests and comments. We discovered that Gaudete, requested by Phyl and a number 14 in 1973 was a 16th century Latin Christmas carol. During the week Ringo Starr had auctioned off 1,300 items for a total of £6.1 million. The highest amount was for his drum kit used on most of the Beatles tracks, which was £1.4 million. In Leamington Spar the local business organisation are paying for four angels (women dressed as angels) to patrol the streets, direct motorists to free spaces and warn of on-coming traffic wardens. What a great idea! An Oxford University professor has been testing which music enhances the flavour of different foods. Apparently Chinese food tastes better to Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift, whilst the rock of Queen and Bruce Springsteen brings out the flavour in Indian food. Suchi tastes best when listening to jazz. He is convinced his research will lead to free CDs with your takeaway order. Shall we wait and see?
Tonight’s playlist
Booker T & MGs – Crazy – show theme
Harry Chapin – Taxi – for David in Lincoln who loves this track.
Elvis Presley & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – In the ghetto
Leon Bridges – Smooth sailin – from my album of the year
Walker Brothers – My ship is coming in – for Susan & Ian’s anniversary
Shires – All over again – my track of the year
Frank Sinatra – New York, New York – for Siane, just back from a holiday in the Big Apple and saying everything was expensive.
Beatles – Hello, goodbye
U2 – Angel of Harlem – requested by Phil for Karen’s birthday
Sting – Fragile
Ralph McTell – Streets of London
Cliff Richard – When a child is born – requested by Patrick
Diana Krall – Walk on by (live in Rio)
Gary Moore – Still got the blues – requested by Michael
NHS Choir – Bridge over you – It would be great if this charity track were the Christmas number 1.
Jeff Lynne’s ELO – Alone in the universe
Dolly Parton – The lonseomes
Judy Tzuke – Sportscar – for Lee who is a big fan.
Enja – Pilgrim
Carole King – You’ve got a friend.
Join me next Friday for another edition of Friday Night Extra, live from Brentwood. And don’t forget Boxing Day morning 10-1 and the special blog to leave your Christmas memories and requests.
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