One 2 Three
Patrick Sherring
Above, Eleanor King and Dan Pierce at the launch of Prayer Gallery at Chelmsford Cathedral.
Their book is based on monthly Sunday afternoon Prayer Galleries that Dan held at St. Francis Church in Beaulieu Park, Chelmsford. Dan would set up twelve themed prayer stations that were interactive and suitable for all ages. They were designed to be creative, accessible fun ways to help people engage with prayer in a community setting. All were easy to set up. Established author and member of the congregation Eleanor though this would be a great idea for a book. Publishers Kevin Mayhew agreed. Dan chatted through examples of the stations. This included one focussing on tree rings, and how they show the health of the tree during each year. This can be related to the passage of time in our lives, our different experiences and generate ideas of prayer to bring before God. More information about the book can be found at https://www.kevinmayhew.com
Playlist
Aretha Franklin & The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – I say a little prayer – from the 2017 album – A brand new me.
Depeche Mode – Ghosts – Lead single from the album – Memento Mori – released today. The single has already reached no 4 in Hungary.
Josh Garrels – Born again – Dan chose this track by a contemporary Christian artist whose music he really likes. The video for this track is startling and very though provoking.
D. Cullens – Alright – Dan heard this Irish artist preforming recently in Glasgow. He thought the set, including this track, was great.
Phillip Jonathan – I, hope – Some years ago Dan used to be in a band with Phillip. He really admires the way his music has developed.
Birthdays competition
Adam Clayton celebrated his 63rd birthday. We heard – Magnificent – from the 2009 album – No line on the horizon. Rolling Stone magazine rated it as the best album of the year. USA, UK no 1. It debuted at no 1 in 30 countries. To date it has sold over 5 million copies.
Above U2 in 1976. Adam Clayton on the right. Love the hair !
Below U2 in 2023. Adam Clayton second from the left.
Danny Jones from McFly recently celebrated his 37th birthday. We heard the bands fourth UK no 1, the 2005 release – I’ll be OK.
Booby McFerrin is 73 years old. We heard his 1988 track – Don’t worry, be happy. This won the Grammy award for Song of the year and record of the year.
Thanks to Chris. Bob and Sarah in Harlow, Chris in Guildford, Patrick in Ingatestone, Thursday One 2 Three presenter Stewart, Sian in Manchester and Dan in the studio for taking part today. Joint winners with 3 points were Chris, Bob, Chris, Sian and Dan, each with 3 points. Thanks to everyone who took part.
Patrick requested a country track. I chose 9 – 5, by Dolly Parton, the theme tune from the film of the same name. It won the Grammy Awards for best country song and Best Country female vocal performance. A USA No 1, selling over 2 million copies, and Top 10 in 8 more countries.
Soloman Smith – No Shim Sham – from his album – Birdland re-appraised. you can find out more about his music on https://solomansmith.com
Jody & the Jerms – Started something – from the Phoenix FM A list
Lady A – What a song can do – title track from their 2021 album that was no 1 in the UK and USA Country album charts.
Chart this week in
No 1 Kate Bush – Wuthering Heights. Kate’s debut sing that was also number one in six more countries. Amazingly, it was the first UK no 1 for a female singer-songwriter singing her own composition.
No 4. This track peaked at no 3 in the UK, was No 1 in the USA, Canada, Australia and South Africa. Top 10 in eight more countries.
No 15. Earth, Wind and Fire – Fantasy. Peaked at no 4 in the UK. Top 10 in four more countries. USA no 32. From the album – All ‘n All – USA no 3, winning 2 Grammy Awards.
Elvis Costello and the Attractions – New Amsterdam. Requested by Chris from Guildford. He took part in the competition today and said he was in ‘The Land of No Idea’. He clearly did better than expected. This track is from the 1980 album –Get Happy – UK no 2, USA no 1.
Honey and the Bear – Why am I always saying sorry? – Lucy Hurt and Jon Hurt with a great song featured in a recent gig in Essex and requested by John in Wethersfield.
Join me next week when my guest is Sid Thurlow who is at Ingatestone Elim church in preparation for oversees missionary work.
He is also involved with Believers in Recovery in Leigh on Sea.
https://believersinrecovery.co.uk
