Paul joined us tonight to talk about Mindfulness and the Christian and Compassionate Mindfulness. He talked about how seeking peaceful and quiet places to reflect on life, and appreciating every moment, are at the heart of Christianity. Jesus set this as an example. This would lead to having a compassionate view on others and seeking to make life better for everyone. He spoke about Billericay Random Acts of Kindness (B.A.R.K), a group of individuals who seek to help individuals and the community. When the toll booth used to be on the Dartford Bridge, Paul used to like to pay for both his car and the next, as an example of a random act of kindness. More information can be found about mindfulness, music and other matters by checking out his blog. He chose two interesting tracks for us. The first was from Barclay James Harvest. The track Hymn linked nicely to yesterday having been Ascension Day. Chris in Harlow e-mailed her surprised that they were still playing, and had bought an album by them many years ago. Paul stated he had seen them recently and would be seeing them again in October in Islington. He also chose a track by Midland, clearly an interesting country band with a sound like The Eagles. We heard tonight from many listeners, commenting on the show and the music and seeking requests.

Tonight’s playlist

Sam Outlaw – Tenderheart

Barclay James Harvest – Hymn – chosen by Paul

Midland – Drinkin problem – chosen by Paul

Elvis Presley & The London Philharmonic Orchestra – Love letters – requested by Phyl

Ed Sheeran – Thinking about love – requested by Adrian

Carrie Underwood – Temporary home – if you do not know the song, check out the words.

Jonathan Veira – Oceaons – requested by Derek. Paul told us Jonathan would be singing in Billericay in December.

Sophie Griffiths – Bear the pain – an exclusive self-penned track from Sophie, from her up-coming E.P.

Animals – Don’t let me be misunderstood – celebrating lead singer Eric Burden’s 77th birthday today.

Brotherhood of Man – Save your kisses for me – requested by Patrick. With the Eurovision Song Contest tomorrow, Patrick wanted to remember happier times for British entries.

Stevie Wonder – Lately – requested by Dewie. Chris e-mailed to say that when they she first met Bob, her future husband, this was their song.

Emerson Lake & Palmer – Fanfare for the Common Man – for Chris in Bishop Storford who had seen them live in 1972.

Beach Boys – Sloop John B – vocals only from the Pet Sounds sessions.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Good Vibrations – with the news that an album by the orchestra, featuring the original Beach Boys vocals, is to be released on June 6th.

Dead or Alive – You spin me round – remembering drummer, guitarist, keyboard player and latterly manager of the band, Steve Coy, who passed away this week aged 57 years.

Lisa Harman – Would ya

Elvis Costello & the Attractions – She – requested by Sue.

Jamie Cullum – Pure imagination – a great version of the song originally in the 1971 film, Charlie Chocolate factory.

Never be enough – from the soundtrack of the film The Greatest Showman

Join us next week, when the studio guests are Simon and Joanne Shultz, taking about the recent voluntary work in Kenya with the Salvation Army.

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