We had a 1960s feel to the show tonight. I was joined on the phone by Sylvia Dalziel from the 1960s Salvation Army pop group the Joystrings, who had two top 40 hits in the 1960s. Sylvia has just published a book which tells about their extra-ordinary career that included just being picked from theological training to be in a pop group and performing at the Bunny Club in Soho for three nights. The book is called The Joystrings – The story of the Salvation Army pop group. She told us how their music had influenced other Christians to consider singing in a contemporary style and that this influence lives on. She also said that the book contained testaments about how their music changed the lives of people for the better.
Tonights heavily 60s influenced playlist was much appreciated by listeners who e-mailed the show.
Booker T & the M.G.s – Crazy – the show theme
Marvin Gaye – I heard it through the grapevine
Cliff Richard – In the country – requested by Phyl
Joystrings – O Little town of Bethlehem – in the style of House of the rising sun
Joystrings – Starry Night, an original composition by group member Joy Webb
Paul McCartney – New
Sounds Orchestral – Cast your fate to the wind
Beatles – Eleanor Rigby requested by Michael
John Barry – The Persuaders Theme – requested by Patrick
Robbie Williams – Go gentle
Walker Brothers – Make it easy on yourself – requested by Susan and Ian
Small Faces – Ichycoo Park – requested by Lee
Alison Kruass – Paper Airplane
Monkees – I’m a believer
Mamas and the Papas – California Dreaming
Moby – The perfect life
Billy Ocean – The going get tough – requested by Rene who went to see him at the O2 arena on Thursday
Bryds – Mr. Tamberine man
Beach Boys – Don’t worry baby
Dusty Springfield – Son of a preacher man
Temptations – Papa was a rolling stone.
Don’t forget you can listen to the show again by clicking on the mixcloud link below. Many previous shows are available on the blog for the night they were broadcast.
Join me next week when my guest is Sheila Evill, talking about and reading from her father’s World War One diaries.
Phoenix 98 FM – Friday Night Extra with Patrick Sherring – 1st Nov 2013 ft Sylvia Dalziel by Renh on Mixcloud
