One 2 Three
Patrick Sherring
Mike first completed the Course in Christian studies when he was 16 years old. This is run across a number of centres in Essex, organised by the Diocese of Chelmsford. The course runs for two years. Mike found fascinating exploring different aspects of his faith. In his early twenties he decided to undertake the course again, to get a deeper understanding. There are no marked assignments, rather suggested follow-up activities. This has developed a feeling of vocation to ordination at the age of 25 years. This is clearly an exciting time for Mike.
For more information about the Course in Christian studies, go the Diocese of Chelmsford website.
https://www.chelmsford.anglican.org/vocations-and-discleship/course-in-christian-studies
Playlist
Billy Joel – River of dreams – 1993 No 1 in 2 countries. UK & USA no 3. Top 10 in another 12 countries. UK radio most played track of the year.
Deacon Blue – Twist and shout – 1991 UK no 10. One of the tracks chosen by Sam Brazier-Gibbs, studio guest last week. She told us about the C of E churches of Blackmore and Stondon Massey and why she loves being their vicar.
Adele – Home town glory – 2008 debut single. UK no 19. From the album – 19 – UK no 1, Top 10 in 15 countries. Global sales of 8.5 million. Mike’s favourite heart-break song, rich in imagery and nostalgia.
Teddy Swims – Lose control – USA no 1 & in 9 more countries. Top 10 in another 29 countries. Global sales of over 4 million. Mike feels Teddy has a voice like butter!
Lauren Diagle – You say – 2018. Winner of 2 Grammy awards. Sales of over 6 million in USA. To Mike this song is a reminder that self-worth, love and strength come from God.
Birthdays competition
Kinks – Dead end street – 1967 UK no 5, Top 10 in 8 more countries. Drummer with the band from 1964 – 1984 Mick Avory celebrated his 81st birthday last Saturday.
Ed Sheeran – Thinking out loud – 2014 UK no 1 & in 12 more countries. US no 2, Top 10 in over 20 more countries. Certified sales of over 26 million. Over 4 billion views on YouTube. Ed is 34 years old.
Culture Club – Do you really want to hurt me? – 1982 UK no 1 & in 10 more countries. USA no 2 & Top 10 in five more countries. Bassist Michael Craig celebrated his 65th birthday last Saturday.
Thanks to Chris, Bob, Sarah & Sian in Harlow, Mike in the studio, Chris in Guildford and Patrick in Ingatestone for taking part today. The joint winners with 4pts was Patrick and Sian.
Georgie Fame – Sitting in the park – 1966 UK no 12. From the album – Sweet thing – UK no 6. Patrick requested a track by Georgie.
Brenda Russell – Walking in New York – from the 2000 album – Paris rain.
Chicago – If you leave me now – 1976 UK & USA no 1 & in 4 more countries. Top 10 in 10 more countries. Winner of 1 Grammy awards.
Char this week in 1969.
No 1 Amen Corner – Half as nice – Top 10 in 3 more countries, Top 20 in another 3 countries. Re-released in 1976 reaching no 34.
No 4 Stevie Wonder – For once in my life – USA no 2, UK no 3.
No 5 Martha Reeves & The Vandellas – Dancing in the street – UK no 4. Originally released 1964 USA no 2, UK no 28.
Beach Boys – That’s why God made the radio – 2012 album celebrating 50th year since the founding of the band. USA no 3, UK no 15, Top 20 in another 5 countries.
Quincy Jones – Soul Bossanova
Lady Blackbird – Reborn – from the album – Slang spirituals – my album of 2024.
Next week my studio guest are members of the Community Club writers who meet at Mulberry House, High Ongar. Photo of some of the visiting the studio in July 2022.
