Taking our theme from John Miles track ‘Music’ we featured alternate tracks of music of now and heritage tracks. There were also contemporary artists performing classics. There were first plays for tracks by new artists Paul Bell and from the USA Will Hoge. Show favourites ECHO and Sophie Griffiths gave us their take on classic 60s tracks. We heard from Sue listening in Kentucky, where it was even hotter today than in Brentwood.

Tonight’s playlist

John Miles – Music

Derek & the Dominoes – Layla

Rick Astley – Beautiful life – requested by Patrick

Jim Reeves – Distant drums – requested by Phyl

London Grammar – Bitter sweet symphony – loved by John

Procul Harem – Conquistador – an epic track from 1972

Paul Bell – Even when you’re gone – a great new track with powerful lyrics.

Curtis Mayfield – Move on up

Beth Neilson Chapman – I find your love – the singer from Nashville who appeared in Billericay earlier this year.

Queen – Is this the world we created?

Goodbye Look – Eye to Eye – check out this local band on Facebook

Tony Bennett and Carrie Underwood – It had to be you. Today is Tony’s birthday. Patrick guessed his age.

Doors – Riders on the storm – what a classic

Will Hoge – Gilded walls – from his up-coming album. Listen to the lyrics as a contemporary take on USA in 2018. Loved by Sue, Leonard and Kristen listening in a  sweltering Kentucky.

Richard Harris – MacArthur Park – at over seven minutes, one of the longest singles to chart in USA and UK.

Lisa Harman – You on your way – check out Lisa, an unsigned artist with an amazing catalogue, on Facebook.

Chicago – Wishing you were here – does anyone send holiday postcards any more?

For King & Country – Already here – a track chosen by Rob Scaggs from the homeless charity CHESS who will be joining us at the end of the month.

Blood, Sweat & Tears – Smiling Phases – David Clayton-Thomas’ vocals are amazing. What a voice.

ECHO – Rescue me – their unique take on a Fantella Bass classic – check ECHO out on Facebook and their regular gigs in Romford.

Love – Alone again or

Sophie Griffiths – I heard it through the Grapevine – 16 years old Sophie singing a 60s Motown classic epitomised tonight’s show.

Join me next week for another live two hour show from Brentwood.

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