One 2 Three
Patrick Sherring
Smashing the stigma is part of the international Suicide Awareness week. Julie talked movingly about how suicide had happened within her own family. She decided to organise this event as something positive coming from something so devastating. There is a stigma around suicide and people don’t talk about what has happened in their families and people don’t know what to say to them. Julie spoke about how there is a huge ripple effect around a suicide, reaching out to a wide group of people. The suicide statistics show that this is something that cannot simply be ignored. Many organisations will be present that can provide help and resources. Julie wanted to emphasise that within the church there is positive understanding about all maters related to mental health and no condemnation.
Playlist
Jason Mraz – Best friend – track 2014 – Yes – No 1 in Netherlands, no 2 USA & Canada, no 18 UK.
Dionne Warwick & friends – That’s what friends are for – 1985 USA no 1 and in 2 more countries. UK no 16, Top 20 in eleven more countries. Last week guest Sally Croft talked about loneliness and the https://www.marmaladetrust.org This Bristol based charity has inspired her to begin All Saints Connect at the church in Springfield, Chelmsford that meets every Thursday afternoon.
Lily Allen – The fear – 2008 No 1 UK & Israel. Top 10 in 7 more countries. Julie chose this track as the lyrics are about the pressures on an individual from society.
10cc – I’m not in love – 1975 UK no 1 & 2 more countries. Top 10 in 7 more countries. The chorus of this track is, “big boys don’t cry”. Julie spoke about the healing power of tears.
Madness – It must be love – 1981 UK no 4, 1992 UK no 6. Julie chose this track, “because in the end all things come down to love”.
Above, the back of the T shirt Julie was wearing today.
Birthdays competition
Elvis Costello & The Attractions – Every day I write the book – 1983 UK no 28, USA no 36 from the album – Punch the clock – UK no 3, Top 10 in 2 more countries. USA no 24. Elvis, real name Declan Patrick MacManus, celebrated his 70th birthday last Sunday.
Tony Christie – Is this the way to Amorillo? 1971 no 1 in 4 countries, UK no 18. 2005 No 1 UK & Ireland. Drummer Clem Catti featured on 42 UK no 1 tracks, including this one. He is 85 years old.
Florence & the Machine – Spectrum – 2012 UK no 1 and in 3 more countries. Florence Welch is 38 years old.
Thanks to Chris and Bob in Harlow, Chris in Guildford, Julie in the studio, Sarah, Victoria and Laure for taking part. The winners this week, each with 3 points were Victoria and Chris in Guildford.
Cliff Richard – Goodbye Sam, hello Samantha. 1970. Cliff’s 50th single release. No 1 in Malaysia, Ireland and Rhodesia. UK no 6. Requested by Patrick.
Peter Hallet – Peace – 1970 hit in the Netherlands.
Chart this week in 1979.
No 7 Darts – Duke of Earl – UK no 6, Ireland no 10. Loved by Chris listening in Guildford.
No 14 ABBA – Voulz-vous – UK no 3, Belgium no 1, Top 10 in 3 more countries.
No 15 Boney M – Gotta go home – UK no 12. West Germany no 1, Top 10 in 8 countries.
Lady Blackbird – Let not your heart be troubled – from the up-coming album – Slang spirituals
Steeleye Span – All around my hat – 1975 UK no 3, Ireland no 5, Netherlands no 11. For Phyl and Derek in Enfield celebrating their 61st Wedding anniversary tomorrow. They love this group.
Miles Davis – Summertime
Jody & the Jerms – Lights – fourth release from their EP – Different Skies.
Next week my guest is Wes Donze. He is undertaking the 15 km swimming challenge for Sport relief.
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