One 2 Three
Patrick Sherring
Early bird and nightfulness is a collection of poems and prayers for the beginning and ending of the day. Dan began writing these items in 2020 as a way to reach out on Facebook live to his congregation in Beaulieu Park. Incidents that happened and items he saw on the media inspired him to write at the beginning of each day. This is developed into a habit that has continued. He said the Psalms in the Bible show how difficult it is to draw a line between poems and prayers.
Bishop Guli Francis-Dehquani, Bishop of Chelmsford wrote “If you experience faith more as poetry than as prose then this delightful collection will appeal to you. A patchwork of prayers and poems for the ups and downs of life, the ebb and flow of faith, the longings and desires of the heart.”
Playlist
Missi Hale – What the world needs now – soundtrack 2017 film Boss Baby. Written by Bacharach and David, first recorded Jackie De Shannon in 1965.
Sting – If I ever lose my faith in you – 1993 from album – Ten Summers tales – Grammy best pop performance. Chosen last week by Wes Sutton from Acorn Christian Healing Foundation.
Antelope – Beliefs. antelope are a band from Southend on Sea. One of the members is the son of one of Dan’s friends.
Peter Gabriel – The book of love. Dan id always listening to new music. Whilst on a walk when he was on Sabbatical, this song came on and he found it intriguing.
Waxahatchee – Right back to it. Dan’s own music is influenced by Americana. when Dan was asked for three tracks for the show, he had this on a loop.
Birthdays competition
Kate Bush – Wuthering Heights – 1978 No 1 UK, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Portugal and Italy. On Tuesday Kate celebrated her 66th birthday.
Jimmy Cliff – Many Rivers to cross – 1969. No 325 in Rolling Stone 500 Greatest songs of all time. Jimmy is 80 years old.
Coldplay – Champion of the world. From 2020 album – Everyday life. No 1 UK & 10 other countries. Nominated for 2 Grammy awards. Drummer in the band, Will Champion is aged 46 years.
Thanks to Chris and Bob in Harlow, Chris in Guildford, Dan in the studio and Patrick in Ingatestone for taking part. The winner with 6 points was Dan in the studio.
Patrick requested a track by Mary Hopkin. We played – Those were the days – 1969 UK & USA no 1 and in 17 more countries.
Jules Holland & The Blind boys from Alabama – Rock me – one of the tracks chosen by Bishop Adam, the C of E Bishop of Bradwell when he was a studio guest on 8th of March.
Chart this week in 1981.
No 2 Stevie Wonder – Happy birthday – UK no 2, no 1 in Israel. From the album – Hotter than July – UK no 2, USA no 3. The song is dedicated To Martin Luther King Jrn.
No 16 Dexy’s Midnight Runners – Show me – UK no 16, Ireland no 21.
No 19 Electric Light Orchestra – Hold on tight – UK no 4, No 1 in Switzerland, USA no 10, Top 10 in 11 more countries.
Joby Fox – I love you – Joby sang this track live on Drive last year.
Miles Davis – Summertime
Paul Simon – Call me Al – from 1986 – Graceland – Grammy album of the year with global sales of 17 million.
Next week we will hear about Rob Saggs from CHESS taking part in the London to Brighton cycle race to raise money for the charity that works with homeless people in many parts of Essex.
