One 2 Three
Patrick Sherring
Fr. Paul from the C. of E churches St Nicholas and St. Stephens in Ingrave said that is was a shame that people start celebrating Christmas so early. By the time Christmas Day arrives, they are fed up with everything. Sunday 1st of December is Advent Sunday, the start of the time of preparation for Christmas day. Yes of course there are all the practical activities to undertake, but also it should be a time to stop and reflect on life, to consider what really matters. This would include who is really important in your life. Paul recalled that in lockdown we gave thanks for key workers. “Perhaps we should remember to do that again this year.” As an example, Paul suggested leaving a wrapped parcel for the the dustmen. As he said, “we could not manage without them”.
Playlist
Coldplay – We pray – track from – Moon music – 2024 no 1 album in UK, USA and 13 more countries. My single track of the year.
Whitney Houston – I wanna dance with somebody – Sophie chose this 1986 track last week because it was one the children at the Univida school in north eastern Brazil enjoyed for dancing.
Beatles – Now and then. 2023 UK no 1 & 3 more countries. USA no 7 and Top 10 11 more countries. Paul said he loves this track. It represented brining an end to all the Beatles recordings, enabling us to look back with gratitude on the gift of all their music.
Prince – 1999 – No 359 in The Rolling Stone 500 Greatest songs of all time. Again for Paul, a track about looking back and giving thanks. He recalled visiting Princes’ house some years ago and sitting at his piano.
Joaquin Phoenix – True love will find you in the end – from the soundtrack of the new Jocker film. Paul loved the film and explained the significance of the song, made evident through the title.
Paul said that a candle is lit each of the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. The central white candle is lit at Midnight to welcome Christmas Day. He particularly likes the third Sunday pink candle. on Gaudete Sunday, known as ‘The Sunday of joy’,
Birthdays competition
Electric Light Orchestra – Livin thing – 1976 UK no 4. South Africa no 1, USA no 10, Top 10 in 68 more countries. From the album – New world order – sales of over 5 million in first year of release. Drummer in the band Bev Bevan celebrated his 80th birthday on Monday.
Miley Cyrus – I used to be young – 2023 USA no 8, Top 10 in 7 more countries, UK no 12. Miley was 32 on Saturday.
Huey Lewis & the News – The power of love -1985 USA No 1 and in 3 more countries. UK no 9 and Top 10 in 4 more countries. Written for the soundtrack of – Back to the future. Guitarist in the band from 1979 – 2001 Chris Hayes is67 years old.
Thanks to Chris and Bob in Harlow and Paul in the studio for taking part. The winners each with 3 points were Bob and Paul with points was
Moody Blues – Voices in the sky – 1968 from the album – In search of the lost chord – UK no5, France no6 & USA no 23. Patrick requested this track as he always finds it calming.
Lady Blackbird – Let not your heart be troubled – from the album – Slang Spirituals – my album of the year.
Tymes – Ms Grace – No 1 in the UK in December 1974. As joint winner of the competition today, Bob requested this track.
Chart this week in 1965
No 1 Rolling Stones – Get off of my cloud – also no 1 USA & 3 more counties No 2 in 8 countries.
No 5 The Who – My generation – UK no 2, Top 10 in another 6 countries. No 11 in 2004 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest songs of all time.
No 18 Gene Pitney – Princess in rags – UK no 9, Canada no 3, Australia no 13.
Matt Forbes – Happy Together – 2023 jazz re-making of the Turtles 1967 release.
Aerobut – Crazy – recent release re-making of Seal’s 1991 classic track.
Quincy Jones – Soul Bossa Nova.
Lady Gag Ga – A million reason ( live at 2016 AMA awards). Grammy award winning song from the album – Joanne.
My guest next week is Pastor Graham from the Brentwood Food bank.
https://brentwoodfoodbank.org.uk
