One 2 Three
Patrick Sherring
An eclectic music mix featuring a number of independent artists, music choices from studio guests, along with regular birthdays quiz and vintage chart.
Playlist
Tom Bright – Don’t forget me please – track from his third album.
Four Tops – Reach out I’ll be there – 1966 UK & USA no 1 and in 2 more countries. No 206 in Rolling Stone 500 Greatest songs of all time.
The King’s Singers – And so it goes – version of song from Billy Joel’s 1989 album – Storm front. Chosen by Nick Alston from the Essex Community Foundation.
Rae Khalil – Is it worth it? – Grammy award winning songwriter and R&B/Hip hop artist. Track chosen by guest Clare and Marie who are swimming the Artic fundraising for Essex Air ambulance on 13th of July. Still time to sponsor them on their just giving page. https://www.justgiving.com/page/clare-calder-1710937596554. To date they have raised over £2,700.
Jon Foreman – I propose a toast. Chosen by Ian from the Brentwood Schools Christian worker trust.
Harry Chapin – Cats in the cradle – 1974 USA no 1, Top 10 in 2 more countries.
Sting – Message in a bottle – Live in Irving Plaza 2006.
U2 – I still haven’t found what I’m looking for. Live recording.
Birthdays competition
Pet Shop Boys – Heart – 1988 No 1 UK & 5 more countries. Top 10 in a further 5 countries. Singer Neil Tenant is 70 years old.
Alessia Cara – That is why we call it the blues – from the 2018 album – Revamp – re-imagining the songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Alessia who began her career by posting cover YouTube in 2009 is 28 tears old.
Ringo Starr – Photograph – 1973 No 1 in Australia, Canada and USA where it sold over one million 45 rpms. UK no 8. Ringo celebrated his 84th birthday on Monday.
Thanks to Chris & Bob in Harlow, Chris in Guildford and Patrick in Ingatestone for participating. the winner with 7 points was Chris in Harlow. No-one else scored a point.
Patrick requested – Robbie Williams – Angels – UK no 4, Robbie’s best selling single. Top 10 in 6 more countries.
Solomon Smith – Five Spot note – Independent Cambridgeshire artist just to begin recording a new album. Hear him at Shepreth Folk Festival on 13th and at the Six Bells in Cambridge on 18th of July.
Michelle Ward – Try – our very own weekday presenter 10 am – 1pm.
Red House Rhythm & Blues Duo – People get ready – Independent artists Chris and Danny will be at Bellfields Community Festival, Guildford 3pm Saturday 13th of July.
Lisa Harman – A New York minute – independent artist Lisa is a regular singer on cruise ships.
Chart this week in 1990
No 4 Stone Roses – One Love – this was the tracks highest chart position. Charted also in Ireland and Finland.
No 18 Adamski – Killer – UK no 1 for four weeks. No 1 in Belgium and Zimbabwe. Top 5 in 5 more countries.
No 19 Big Fun & Sonia – You’ve got a friend – UK no 14, Ireland no 18. Charity single for Childline.
Miles Davis – Summertime – from the 1958 album – Porgy and Bess.
Kygo featuring Whitney Houston – Higher love – 2019 UK no 2, Top 10 in 12 more countries.
Join me next week when by guest is Rob Merchant talking about his latest book.
Tim Lee will also be with us to chat about the quiet tent he is running at the Ingatestone Summer show.
