One 2 Three
Patrick Sherring
Chris and Bob both fundraise for Cancer Research and are both on the committee for their local branch. They became involved following Bob’s cancer diagnosis of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 1990. Apart from making lots of items that are sold on regular stalls, Chris has twice participated in the Race for life. The Harlow group have raised well over £100,000. Chris also volunteers at the Harlow Museum walled gardens. They both agree with Chief Scout Dwayne Fields who states that volunteering can give a sense of self worth and giving back to the community. Chris is also a member of the Harlow brass band, a voluntary group. Through this she has seen young people grow in confidence and be empowered by others.
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org
Playlist
Lady Blackbird – Born again – from the album – Slang Spirituals – my album of 2024.
Coldplay – Pray – my track of 2024 – from the album – Moon music – Sunday Breakfast presenter Richard Connelly’s album of the year.
Marillion – Kayleigh – 1985 UK no 2, Top 10 in 3 more countries. From the album – Misplaced childhood – UK no 1 and Top 10 in 3 more countries. Chris said she just loves this tune.
Phil Collins & Phillip Bailey – Easy lover – 1984 UK no 1 & in 3 more countries. USA no 2 & Top 10 in 9 more countries. It was no 1 when Chris and Bob got married and reminds them of their wedding.
Bon Jovi – Keep the faith – 1992 Title track from the album that has sold over 10 million copies. Chris is a great Bon Jovi fan and has seen the band numerous times. This includes flying to New York for concert, only for it to be cancelled at the last minute!
Birthdays competition
John Legend – All of me – 2014 USA no 1 and 3rd best selling single of the year. No 1 in 10 more countries. UK no 2. Global sales of 12.3 million. On Saturday John celebrated his 46th birthday on vacation in London.
Crosby, Stills & Nash – Marrakesh Express – 1969 No 17 in UK, USA & Canada. Album of the group’s name won a Grammy award. It sold over 8 million copies in the USA. Guitarist Stephen Stills is 80 years old today.
Foreigner – I want to know what love is- 1984 No 1 in UK, USA and 7 more countries. Top 10 in another 11 countries. Sales of over 4 million. Guitarist and founder of the group Mick Jones wrote this track. He is 81 years old.
Thanks to Chris and Bob in the studio, Chris in Guildford, Rhea in Chesham and Sharn in Harlow for taking part today. The winner with three points was Bob.
Beach Boys – Blue birds over the mountain – 1968 track featuring David Cohen on guitar. From the album – 20/20 – UK no 3. Bob is a great Beach Boys fan.
Chart this week in 1972
No 6 Isaac Hayes – Theme from Shaft – USA no 1, UK & Canada no 4. Several different versions of this theme have collectively sold over 40 million copies.
No14 Labi Siffre – It must be love – Written by Labi. Ten years later a UK no 4 for Madness.
No 18 Tony Christie – Is this the way to Amarillo? UK no 18, no 1 in 4 European countries and Top 10 in another 8 countries. No 1 in 2005 when it was the Comic Relief single with a video featuring Peter Kaye and many celebrities.
No 19 Cher – Gypsys, tramps and thieves. UK no 4. Chris asked for us to play this track.
U2 – Country mile – 2024 release from the album – How to re-assemble an atomic bomb.
Rae Khalil – Is it worth it? – 2014 track chosen by guests in June Clare and Maire who took part in the Swim the Artic event for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance, raising £3,000.
Quincey Jones – Soul Bossanova.
Lauren Diagle – Turbulent skies – from the self titled album that won a Grammy award. It has sold 3 million copies.
Next week my guest is Dawn Butcher, the vicar Christ Church Warley and St. Mary the Virgin in Little Warley since April 2024.
