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Patrick Sherring
To commemorate his 84th birthday on June 4th, together with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Graham has decided to raise funds in support of Essex people and families having difficult times. He has chosen
Graham stated the importance he felt in relation to the work of these local charities that needed the support of local people as volunteers and fundraisers. This was emphasised by Holly Butler who phoned in to the studio to chat about the work of the Helen Rollason Cancer charity. She outlined the ways that this charity seeks to support people who have had a positive cancer diagnosis. She stated that 50% of people would get such a diagnosis in their life time. However, many will not be terminal. Graham told us of the passing of his first wife Helen over twenty years ago and how the charities help not just the sufferer, but also provide great support to their families. Graham is seeking to raise £5,000 and can be supported through www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/graham-hart-3
The money raised will be divided equally between the four charities. A jubilee themed cake is also being donated to Sanctus so that the homeless and vulnerable people of Chelmsford can remember this time with some pleasure.
Playlist
Shea Rafferty – Out of the blue – on the PhoenixFM A list.
Stevie Wonder – Blowing in the wind – Graham had selected this Bob Dylan song as one of his favourites.
Righteous Brothers – Unchained melody – A favourite song of Graham and his first wife Helen.
Gerry & the Pacemakers – You will never walk alone – Graham feels that the sentiment in this song sums up the work of his selected charities.
Drifters – Save the last dance for me.
Friday Teaser
Above, the drummer of Duran Duran, Roger Taylor in 1981.
Below, Roger Taylor in 2021. He recently celebrated his 62nd birthday. We hear the band’s 1981 first single release, Planet Earth.
Andy Bell, singer with Erasure celebrated his 58th birthday. we heard their 1988 UK no 2, Stop.
Guitarist Duane Eddy celebrated his 84th birthday. By 1963 he had already sold 12 million records. We heard two of his tracks from that era, Dance with the guitar man and Rebel Rouser.
We had seven contestants today, with correct answers for all three artists. Bob in Harlow correctly gave the ages of Roger Taylor and Duane Eddy. Sian, also in Harlow, was correct with Andy Bell. Thanks also to Chris in Harlow, Joan in Tottenham, Chris in Guildford, Stewart our Drive presenter and Graham in the studio for taking part.
Gerry Rafferty – Get it right next time
Beach Boys – Heroes and villains – requested by Patrick in Ingatestone.
Wilfy – For a moment in time – first single release by this well-known London busker. The track was recorded at Abbey Road studios.
Sophie Griffiths – Machine – Sophie phoned in and told us about how a conversation with her mother during lock-down had provided the inspiration for this track, whic is on the PhoenixFM A list.
We also heard on the phone from Pauline, telling us about the monthly Billericay Community market in St. Mary Magdalene church in the High Street, happening tomorrow.
Chart this week in
No 3 Tears for Fears – Everybody want to rule the world. No 319 in the 2021 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Songs of All time.
No 7 Simple Minds – Don’t forget about me.
No 18 Go West – We close our eyes.
Join me next week when my guest is Katherine Loveday. She will update us on the work of
