Archdeacon Elizabeth came and talked with us about Pentecost, seen as the birth of the church. She chose three tracks for us, all related to her explanation She told us about the original Pentecost, when followers of Jesus were overwhelmed with a sense of his spirit being with them . This was linked to Beautiful noise by Neil Diamond. The purpose of the coming of the Spirit was to help people to be changed to live to their full potential. She chose Coldplay and Fix you. Finally, in the way that we are all supposed to live our lives in support of each other, Brother by Avicii. In the second hour Jonty brought us a feature on St. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. We heard how when Paul McCartney heard the Beach Boys Pet Sounds album, he was challenged and inspired to see where the Beatles could take their creativity. St. Pepper’s was the result. We also heard John Lennon explaining the inspiration for Lucy in the Sky with diamonds. Did we believe him?
Tonight’s playlist
Gerry Rafferty – Get it right next time
Neil Diamond – What a beautiful noise
Coldplay – Fix you
Avicci – Hey Brother
Pentatonix – Can’t help falling in love – you only have to play a track by this group and Americans instantly contact the show.
Gregory Porter – Water under bridges
Cliff Richard & The Piano Boys – Its going to be Ok – a new track.
Lisa Harman – Ignorance is not bliss – another exclusive track.
Fairport Convention – Now be thankful – requested by Phyl
Beatles – St. Pepper’s
Beatles – She’s leaving home
Beatles – Day in the life
Beach Boys – Good vibrations – from Pet Sounds
Beatles – Lucy in the sky with diamonds – requested by Patrick
Fleetwood Mac – Tusk – for Chris, playing in the Harlow band tomorrow.
PHD – I won’t let you down
Nathan Trent – Running on air
Alan Parson’s Project – Old and wise.
Join me next week, same time, same place, but different music, for another edition of Friday Night Extra on Phoenix98FM, live from Brentwood to wherever you happen to be listening.
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