In our then and now feature we had Billericay’s very own Alison Moyet, with a classic song and the title track from her new album,.  We recalled dancers Pan’s People, following the passing of Ruth Pearson. Also passing away this week was Gary DelCarlo, one of the writers on Na Na, Hey Hey, Kiss him goodbye. We had many requests tonight, including one by Ronie Ronaldi, on which he sings, whistles and imitates birdsong! We needed to dust off the Phoenix 98FM 78rpm player, and wind it up for this track.

Tonight’s playlist

Temptations – My Girl – for John and family

Pentatonix – Take on me

Darius Rucker – If I told you

Box Tops – Cry like a baby – remembering Pan’s People, who danced to this track on Top of the Pops in 1968

Jacob Collier – Flintstones – Grammy award winner 2017

Ronnie Ronaldi – Bells across the meadow – for Phyl, who remembered that this track was loved by her grandfather, born in 1880.

Beach Boys – Here today – from Pet Sounds – for Jonty, at his school prom.

Lisa Harman – When your dreams come true – a bitter sweet track

Piano Guys – Hello – Chris in Harlow worked our this string version in the style of Mozart was Hello. It baffled others.

Steam – Na Na, Hey Hey, kiss him goodbye. This track was No 1 for two weeks in the USA in 1968 and a No 9 in the UK. It sold a staggering 6.5 million 45s!

Applejacks – Tell me when – requested by Patrick.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Yesterday

Chic – Good times – requested by Chris, who subsequently danced around the kitchen with Bob to this tune. Just as well the kids were out!

Beatles – Hello, Goodbye – for Isabelle and all pupils who had been at a very emotional Ingatestone Juniors Year 6 disco tonight.

Ward Thomas – Cartwheels

Beth Neilson Chapman – Years – performing soon at Emmanuel Billericay. Check out the events guide.

Alison Moyet – Love letters

Alison Moyet – Other – title track of her new album

Peter, Paul and Mary – Leaving on a Jet plane

New Order – Run 2

Fleetwood Mac – Albatross

Hilary Scott – Still

Isley Brothers – Summer breeze – loved by Rene and Chris.

George Martin – Theme 1.

Join me next week for yet more Friday Night Extra, live from Brentwood and gifted to the world.

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