One 2 Three
Patrick Sherring
Frazer Croft from Chelmsford Rough sleeper Support and Eric Smart and Helen Wilson from Trinity Music and Drama joined me in the studio today. Every Wednesday evening in the layby in front of the library, Chelmsford rough sleeper support provide hot food, clothes and other items to those in Chelmsford needing their help. This week 56 people registered with Sanctus in Broomfield Road to receive the food.
Frazer was shocked to find that the rough sleepers were people who were sleeping in cars. He said, “we are just ordinary people trying to do our best to help, and the rough sleepers are also just ordinary people like us”. He described his own role as lifting heavy boxes and getting the tea. He encouraged anyone who felt they might like to become involved to turn up on a Wednesday evening between 6 – 8pm, and if possible bring come clean clothes to donate.
Various organisations are involved and more information can be found at the group’s Facebook page and the Cool to be kind website.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1488195774642302/
Playlist
Victors – Keep living – second single from the up-coming EP – The Hotel.
Phil Collins – Another day in paradise – 1989 USA no 1 and in nine more countries. UK no 2 and Top 10 in seven more countries. Grammy Award Record of the year.
Frank Wilson – Do I love you – 1965 Motown Northern Soul classic.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions – Watching the detectives. UK no 15. No 363 in Rolling Stone 500 Greatest songs of all time.
Peter Gabriel ft Kate Bush – Don’t give up – 1989 UK no 9, Top 10 in 5 more countries.
Birthdays competition.
Billy Joel – River of dreams – 1993 No 1 in Australia and New Zealand. UK & USA no 3. Top 10 in twelve more countries. Yesterday Billy celebrated his 75th birthday.
U2 – 40 (live) – last track on the 1983 album – War – UK no 1, sales of 11 million world wide. Lyrics a modification of Psalm 40. Bono is celebrating his 64th birthday today.
Adele – Skyfall – Theme from the James Bond film, Academy award winner for best original song for a movie. 7.2 million sales world wide. No 1 in 14 countries, UK no 2, USA no 8.
Last Sunday Adele celebrated her 36th birthday.
Thanks to Chris and Bob in Harlow, Chris in Guildford, Frazer in the studio, Patrick in Ingatestone, Sian and Monique on the way to the Kean concert in London, Helen and Eric in the studio for taking part. The joint winners this week with three points were Chris, Bob, Patrick, Sain and Helen.
Eric Smart and Helen Wilson from Trinity Music and Drama joined us in the studio.
Trinity Music and Drama are now in their 59th year of productions. Their latest, My Fair Lady is on 15th – 18th of May at the Chelmsford Theatre. Eric told us that 42 people will be on stage. The group also provide the back stage crew. This production also has a 21 piece orchestra. They produce their own costumes. All the expenses, including having to pay royalties of £12,000, costs £40,000. Group members pay an annual £40. They meet weekly on Monday and Thursday evenings at Trinity Methodist church in Chelmsford. Those taking part on stage in the production also pay £85. The group only audition those who have significant roles. Helen said, “There should be somewhere in Chelmsford where people who want to perform on stage can just take part”. Tickets can be booked via https://www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk
Julie Andrews – Just you wait – from the soundtrack of the film of My Fair Lady.
Stanley Holloway – Get me to the church on time – from the soundtrack of the film.
Frank Sinatra & Count Basie Orchestra – I’ve got you under my skin – arranged by Quincey Jones from the live 1966 album – Sinatra at the Sands. UK no 7 USA no 9.Patrick requested any track by Frank Sinatra.
Chart this week in 1977.
No 3 Stevie Wonder – Sir Duke – No 1 USA & Canada, UK no 2, Top 10 in four more countries. From the album – Songs in the key of life – No 4 in Rolling Stone 500 Greatest albums of all time.
No 6 Van McCoy – The Shuffle – UK no 4, Ireland no 6.
Next week my studio guest is Rob Merchant.
Rob will be talking about the themes in his book and choosing three music tracks.
