One 2 Three
Patrick Sherring
Dennis Rensch President of the Brentwood branch of the British Legion came to the studio from a commemoration of Remembrance with children. Representatives from seven schools had laid wreaths and poppy crosses at the Brentwood War Memorial this morning. He feels it is very important that everyone continues to remember those who sacrificed their lives for their country. Dennis commented that he had family member’s who had fought in World wars One and Two. This year the local poppy appeal has raised over £70,000. Donations are used to support those in need in the Armed Forces community including veterans and their families. Brentwood’s annual Remembrance Day parade and service is on Sunday 10th of November. Beginning at 10.35 from Brentwood Town Hall and walking along Shenfield Road on the way to a service at St Thomas’ Church. Streets are always lined with people, there is a marching band and a few years ago had 1,000 members of various military and cadet organisations marching.
Above a photograph from the 2021 Brentwood Remembrance parade.
Playlist
Lady Blackbird – Born Again – from 2024 album – Slang Spirituals.
Beatles – Got to get you into my life – from 1966 album – Revolver – global sales of 27 million copies. No 3 in Rolling Stone 500 Greatest albums of all time.
Bill Hayley & The Comets – Rock around the clock – 1954. Best selling single in the UK decade 1950-1959. No 159 in Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Songs of All time. Chosen by last week’s guests Lisa, Steve and Nigel. One of the songs featured in ‘A Christmas Carol, the story continues, Scrooge’s Christmas Party’. Stage at Ingatestone Hall 5th & 6th of December at 8pm. Tickets £13. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/pandemonium-theatre-co
Percy Faith – Theme from A Summer place. 1959 release. No 1 USA. Best selling single in the year in 1960. UK no 2. Dennis said he had always like this tune.
Roy Orbison – It’s over – 1964 No 1 UK & Ireland. No 9 USA. Dennis was a fan of Roy Orbison when he was a very young man.
Royal Scots Dragoon guards – Highland Cathedral – 2009 album – Spirit of the Glen. Winner Classical Brit award. A track that Dennis heard a few years ago. Katherine also commented that she had heard it in the car whilst driving in and enjoyed it.
Birthdays competition
Adam Ant – Goody two shoes – 1982 no 1 UK & Australia, Top 10 in 4 more countries. No 12 USA. Stuart Lewis Goddard, known as Adam Ant, celebrated is 70th birthday on Sunday.
Fat Boys featuring the Beach Boys – Wipeout – 1987 No 2 UK, Top 10 in 3 more countries, No 12 USA. Band member Damon Wimbey, known as Kool Rock-Ski is 62 years old.
Fairport Convention – Adieu Adieu – 1977 from the album – The Bonney Bunch of Roses. bass guitarist Dave Pegg celebrated his 77th birthday on Saturday.
Thanks to Chris and Bob in Harlow, Chris in Guildford and Katherine in the studio and Patrick in Ingatestone for taking part. The winner with 4 points was Chris in Harlow, returning to winning ways.
Patrick requested Lady Gaga & Bruno Marrs – Die with a smile. No 1 in 18 countries, UK, USA no 2.
In 2023 Kids Inspire worked with 2861 children and young people having mental health issues. One to one mentoring is provided with a minimum of ten sessions. Post Covid the requests for the services has grown. For the past 15 years they have run a Christmas appeal to source, wrap and deliver presents and hampers to nominated children and their families in Essex believing every child deserves a special Christmas. Last year 2850 gifts and 700 hampers were given. Katherine Loveday stated that donations of £10 – £20 make a difference. More information can be found on https://www.kidsinspire.co.uk/christmas-appeal
Take That – Shine – From 2006 album – Beautiful world. Brit awards single of the Year. UK no 1 selling over 1.2 million copies.
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young – Teach your children – from 1970 album – Deja Vu – 148 in 2003 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest albums of all time. Global sales of over 8 million.
Chart this week in 1987
No 2 George Harrison – Got my mind set on you – USA no 1 & in 4 more countries. UK no 2, Top 10 in 11 more countries. From the album – Cloud nine.
No 3 Bee Gees – You win again – UK no 1 and in 4 more countries. Top 10 in 8 more more countries.
No 11 Nina Simone – My baby just cares for me – UK no 5. Originally recorded 1957.
Quincy Jones – Soul Bossa Nova.
Coldplay – Adventure of a life time – 2016 no 1 in 4 countries, UK no 7, Top 10 in 18 more countries. USA 13.
Next week my guests will be from the Companye of Merrie Folke talking about The Tudor Yuletide at Paycockes House Coggershall on 30th of November and 1st of December 11 .00 – 16.00. Lisa Whymark from the Hutton Daily Bread cafe will tell us about the Christmas Hamper appeal.
