One 2 Three
Patrick Sherring
Chris Boyland from Brentwood Churches Together told us that the Churches Together grouping in Brentwood had been strong for decades. He is from Brentwood Baptist church, with the churches together representing all denominations acknowledging that they are better able to serve the people of Brentwood by being together. A good example of this is the Good Friday Walk of witness. Different churches take it in turn to organise the service and the route each year. At Christmas the churches are involved together in Lighting Up Brentwood, providing stalls, entertainment and support. During the pandemic there have been a wide range of initiatives providing community support from within the local churches. Chris also commented that at the recent service of re-dedication at All Saints Church of England church East Horndon, a wide range of denominations were represented. Chris commented that sometimes people are surprised to find churches working together. He said there may be disagreements, but that did not stop people working together for the good of the community.
Chris Boyland on a previous visit to PhoenixFM.
Playlist
Mal Pope – Summer’s gone
Simon & Garfunkle – El Condor Pasa. This is a track from the 1970 alum that topped the charts in ten countries, Bridge over troubled waters.
Carrie Underwood – How great thou art (live). Chris wanted to hear this song as he recently met a woman who was a member of the London Emmanuel Choir in the 1950s.
Fleetwood Mac – Don’t stop. This track from the 1977 album Rumours has been a favourite of Chris’ for many years. He pointed out that the lyrics showed how yesterday is gone and the focus should be on tomorrow.
Lauren Diagle – Look up child. Title track from the 2019 Grammy award winning Best Contemporary Christian album.
The Friday Teaser
Justin Hayward was the Moody Blues lead guitarist, singer and songwriter between 1976 – 1974. He celebrated his 75th birthday. We heard his solo 1978 UK no 5 Forever Autumn.
Nicky Byrne is the oldest member of Westlife, who were originally formed in 1978. He is 43 years old. We heard Westlife’s 2005 UK no 1 You raise me up.
Midge Ure then and now.
Midge Ure enjoyed success in the 1980s in a number of bands and was frontman for Ultravox. He co-organised Band Aid, Live and Live 8 with Bob Geldorf. He is an ambassador for Save the Children. He celebrated his 68th birthday. We heard 1980s UK no 2 Vienna.
In an intriguing contest, Chris, Patrick in Ingatestone and Drive presenter Stewart all were the closest with one artist. A three-way draw.
Coldcut – Walk a mile in my shoes.
Sophie Griffiths – Home. A new track from Ingatestone-based Sophie. It is released next week, but can be pre-ordered now.
Lisa Harman – New York minute. An exclusive play of another track from Lisa’s album Nothing simpler than a smile’ which is released next week and can be pre-ordered now.
The chart this week in
No 4. Ike & Tina Turner – Nutbush city limits.
No 5 Bobby (Boris) Pickett – Monster mash. A re-release of a USA hit from 1962.
No 10 Elton John – Goodbye yellow brick road. From the album of the same name. Rolling Stone lists this Elton John and Bernie Taupin song as no 390 in the 500 greatest songs of all time.
Walk off the Earth – Happy
Gloria Gaynor – He won’t let go
D:Ream – Things can only get better
Join me on November 5th when my studio guest is Father Mark North from St. Thomas of Canterbury Church of England church in Brentwood.
