Denyse Donnell joined me in the studio tonight and we heard her singing Baby mine, Then he kissed me, and Lullaby of Birdland. She told us that her first love was dancing and acting. Whilst working in the holiday industry, she was encouraged to sing. This resulted in her being in an ABBA tribute band in Minorca. Her singing and acting career has continued and now she performs in a number of contexts. She loves singing jazz and is looking to put together a jazz trio. She is also singing in Carousel at the Ingatestone Community Club next week, She has written and will be producing and performing in at the Ingatestone Community Centre in January. She is also looking for acts for a Valentines charity evening she is putting together. All this and a young family. For more information check out www.denysedonnell.co.uk
Tonight we featured a number of songs on the theme of Autumn. We also looked at the musical legacy of John D. Loudermilk, who passed away on 21st of September. In news items we heard the advice that we should all put on sunglasses at home two hours before we go to bed. This encourages the body clock to think night is coming and to prepare for sleep. In Switzerland, a group of retirement homes have been organising “elderly Olympics” during the summer. Sounds a great idea.
Tonight’s playlist.
Booker T & MGs – Crazy
Shires – My Universe – title track from their new album. No. 1 next week?
Denyse Donnell – Baby mine
ABBA – Gimme, Gimme, Gimme – Denyse’s favourite ABBA track when she was in a tribute act.
Denyse Donnell – Then he kissed me
Denyse Donnell – Lullaby of Birdland
Doris Day – Que Sera Sera – Doris is big influence on Denyse. Listeners e-mailed in to say how much they loved Doris.
Gerry & The Pacemakers – You’ll never walk alone – originally from the show Carousel.
Lady Antebellum – Truely – for Rene and her friend in South Africa who pointed her to this track.
Leo Sayer – When I need you – requested by Patrick
Richard Wright – Mediterranean C – for Ken listening in Oxford and loving the music of Richard Wright.
Kinks – Autumn Almanac
Dionne Warwick & Stevie Wonder – That’s what friends are for.
Jason Aldean – Truth – from the No 1 album in the USA.
Paul Revere & the Raiders – Indian reservation – written by John D. Loudermilk
Marianne Faithful – This little bird
Jnr. Walker & the All Stars – Walk in the night
Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder – Ebony and ivory
Jamie Cullum & Gregory Porter – Don’t let me be misunderstood
Mama and the Papas – California dreaming
Black – Wonderful life
Monsoon – Ever so lonely – this Indian influenced track from 1982 was much appreciated by listeners.
Joe Stilgoe – All I do is dream – from his new album.
Ed Sheeran – Autumn leaves
George Martin – Theme 1

Join me next week when my guest is Paul Yarwood from Secure Havens.

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