One 2 Three
Patrick Sherring
Do you know a child that loves to sing? Emma Gibbins, Director of Music at Chelmsford Cathedral is seeking school years 3 – 6 girls and boys who would be interested in singing in the Cathedral choir. Taster sessions start on Monday 21st of October for girls and Wednesday 23rd for boys at 4.15. Emma described being a chorister as “free high quality musical training”. Choristers will also develop confidence, teamwork and leadership skills in a supportive environment. This will provide the opportunity to perform at a professional standar alongside experienced musicians. This can also lead to enhanced academic performance through increased discipline and dedication. Children can also develop life-lomg friendships and enjoy travel opportunities with the choir, all whilst earning choir pay.
For more information go to https://www.chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk
01245 284484
email emma.gibbins@chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk
Playlist
Lady Blackbird – Let not your heart be troubled – from the recently released album – Slang spirituals
Bill Withers – lean on me – 1972 USA no 1, UK no 18. No 208 in Rolling Stone 500 Greatest songs of all time
Julie Andrews – Do-Re-Mi – from the soundtrack of the film – The Sound of Music – Emma chose this track as it is about teaching children to sing.
The New Seekers – I’d like to teach the world to sing – 1971 UK no 1 and in 3 more countries. Top 10 in another 9. The song featured in a global advertising campaign for a cola.
Abba – Thank you for the music. Track from 1977 release – The album – No 1 in UK & 4 more countries, Top 10 in another 6. Global sales of 5 million copies.
Birthdays competition
Eurythmics – Sweet dreams are made of this – 1983 UK no 2, selling 1.8 million copies. USA no 1, selling over 1 million copies. Musician, songwriter and producer Dave Stewart is 72 years old.
Michael Buble – Haven’t met you yet – 2009 UK no 5, Top 10 in 6 more countries, USA no 24. Nominated for the Grammy award as record of the year. Michael is 49 years old.
T’Pau – China in your hand – No 1 in UK & 6 more countries. Singer Carol Decker is 67 years old.
Thanks to Emma in the studio, Chris and Bob on holiday in Loch Ness, and Chris on his way home on a train from Cardiff Guildford for taking part today. The winner with 3 points was Chris on the train. We had no correct answers today.
Patrick requested The Beach Boys – Lady Lynda. This 1979 UK no 6,USA no 39 is based on the melody of Jesu joy of man’s desiring by JS Bach.
The Grand Old Echo – Time on the stage – from the PhoenixFM A list. Lead singer Alex is from Billericay.
Elvis Presley – Return to sender – 1962 UK & USA no 1, from the film – Girls, girls, girls.
Chart this week in 1999
No 1 Lou Bega – Mambo No 5. no 1 in UK and 19 other countries. No 1 in France for 20 weeks.
No 13 Ricky Martin – Livin’ la vida loca – No 1 in UK, USA and 15 more countries. Best selling record of the year in Canada and Romania.
No 20 – Texas – Summer son. UK no 5, Top 10 in 11 more countries.
Beverley Knight – I’m on fire – from the 2023 album – The fifth chapter. For Chris, on the train coming home from Cardiff, having seen Beverley in concert yesterday evening.
Beatles – Across the universe – from the 1969 charity various artists album – No ones gonna change our world. With a slightly different version, later included on the album – Let it be.
KiLNE – It goes like nanana – from the PhoenixFM A list.
Coldplay – We pray – from the album – Moon music – released on October 4th.
