One 2 Three
Patrick Sherring
Rosie talked about the significant religious elements within the coronation that would have always been part of the service and would be recognised by monarchs down the ages. .
She told us that in the procession in Westminster Abbey the first item that will be seen is the Welsh cross. This has been made specifically for this occasion. It includes a gift from Pope Francis with two slithers of wood said to be from ‘the true cross’, the cross on which Jesus was crucified. This is set within the cross. The service will have a different feel from previous coronations, with the invitations to attend sent to members of the public who have distinguished themselves by serving their communities through volunteering or charity work. Rosie also told us that she will soon be leaving her post as Chaplain to the Bishop of Chelmsford to be a Residentiary Canon at Chester Cathedral, where she will have responsibility for the worship.
Playlist
Beatles – Got to get you into my life – track from Revolver released in 1966 and their seventh album. No 3 in the Rolling Stone 500 albums of all time.
Lauren Diagle – Thank God I do – from her third album, to be released on May 12th.
Nina Simone – Feeling good. Chosen by Rosie
Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto – Girl from Ipanema. Chosen by Rosie.
Frank Sinatra – It was a very good year. Chosen by Rosie.
Birthdays
Above, Howard Donald in 1993.
Below Howard Donald in 2023.
Howard Donald a member of Take That recently celebrated his 55th birthday. We heard the 2006 track – Shine – no 1 in UK, Top 10 in four more countries. From their comeback album – Beautiful world – No 1 UK, Ireland, Taiwan and Top 10 in four more countries.
Sheena Easton is 64 years old. We heard her first single – Modern girl – released in 1980. UK no 8, USA no 8. From the debut album – Take my time – UK no 17, USA no 24.
STU Cook is the bass guitarist with Creedence Clearwater Revival. He is 78 years old. We heard the band’s 1969 track – Green river – USA no 2, Top 10 in eight more countries, UK no 19. The able with the same title was a USA no 1, UK no 20.
Thanks to Chris, Bob and Sarah in Harlow, Rosie in the studio and Sian in Manchester for taking part. Our joint winners this week with points were Rosie and Sian.
Patrick in Ingatestone remembered that back in January I spoke to Helen Saddleton about bellringing and one of her music choices was The Beautiful South – Artificial flowers. This is a track from the band’s 1996 UK no 1 album – Blue is the colour.
Beach Boys – That is why God made the radio – title from the 2012 album that was a USA no3 and UK no 15
Honey & The Bear – Winter tide. – They are preforming as part of the Thaxted festival on 24th of June.
Brentwood School Big Band – Superstar – the Band are playing at the Coronation celebration in Brentwood on May 8th.
Michelle Ward – Try – a track from her 2023 EP – Directions. PhoenixFM presenter week days 10am – 1 pm will be presenting the Brentwood Coronation celbrations.
Chart this week in
No 3 Monkees – A little bit me, a little bit you. UK no 3, USA no 2, no 1 in Canada and New Zealand. Top 10 in eight more countries.
No 6 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Purple haze. UK no 3.
No 8. Four Tops – Bernadette – UK no 8, USA no 4. Re-released in UK in 1972, no 23.
No 12 Turtles – Happy Together – UK no 12, USA no 1.
Milk Carton Kids – Running on sweet smile – a track from this Gammy Award nominated folk duo’s new album – Lonely on the moon – released on the 29th of May. There is a launch event at the Union Chapel, Islington N1 2UN on 20th of May at 7 p.m.
Buddy Holly – Peggy Sue. 1957 USA no 6, UK no 3, Top 10 in three more countries.
Deodato – Also Sprach Zarathustra – 1973 USA no 2, UK no 7 Canada no 4, Australia no 4.
I look forward to your company next week.
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