One 2 Three
Patrick Sherring
Frazer is a volunteer every Wednesday evening 6.30 – 7.30pm outside the Chelmsford library, where services are provided for rough sleepers. This initiative has been running since 2017 and is supported by local businesses who donate surplice food. Frazer describes his role as “heavy lifting”. Trestle tables are set up, crates with food, drinks, toiletries and clothing are unloaded. Local businesses donate surplus food. A volunteer with a mobile cooking van provides hot meals. One of the organisers has a network of supporters who are requested to help supply clothing that is needed. Recently an NHS van has also provided a space for consultations and medical advice. Frazer said that you get to know the regulars. In his eighteen months as a volunteer he has been encouraged to see some people get help and move on from requiring this support. Sadly others have come along. On Wednesday this week there were thirty nine clients. At the moment the group are looking for storage space for clothes and other items within Chelmsford, ideally the size of a garage but damp proof.
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Playlist
Phil Collins – Another day in paradise – 1989 USA no 1 & 12 more counties. UK no 2, Top 10 another 7 countries.
Diana Ross and the Supremes – Reflections – 1967 USA million seller. In the playlist for the show featuring Rebecca and Jocelyne, re-enactors who cam in Tudor costime to talk about the event at Ingatestone Hall over the weekend. Zoe Jay from The Hellen Rollason Cancer charity was also a guest. She encouraged everyone to take part in this year’s Ride for Helen. Links and full recording of the show on last week’s show blog.
Frank Wilson – Do I love you – Fazer thinks this 1965 track is the best Northern Soul classic.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions – Watching the detectives – UK no 15. No 363 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest songs of all time. Frazer and his wife Sally saw Elvis recently in concert. He said he was as good as ever.
Peter Gabriel & Kate Bush – Don’t give up – 1989 UK no 9. Top 10 in 5 more counties. Frazer loves this track and can not understand how it only made no 9 in UK.
Birthdays competition
Beach Boys – God only knows – UK no 2. Top 10 in 4 more countries. No 11 2021 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest songs of all time. Tony Asher wrote this song with band member Brian Wilson. Tony is 86 years old.
Cranberries – Dreams – 1992 UK no 27. From the album – Everybody else is doing it, so why can’t we ? – UK & Ireland no 1. USA no 18. Global sales of over 6 million. Guitarist wand co-songwriter with the band Noel Hogan is 54 years old.
Sheena Easton – Modern girl – 1980 UK no 8 USA no 8. Top 20 in 3 more countries. Sheena is 65 years old.
Thanks to Chris and Bob in Harlow, Chris in Guildford, Frazer in the studio and Patrick in Ingatestone and Sian in Melbourne Australia. for taking part today. No correct answers today. The winner with 2 points was Bob.
Roy Orbison – You got it – 1989 posthumous release. Belgium no 1 , UK no 3, USA no 9, Top 10 in a further 11 countries. Patrick in Ingatestone requested a track by Roy.
Luke Coombes – Fast car – 2023 Country Music awards Song of the year, single of the year. Sales of over 5 million in USA.
Chart this week in 1983.
No 2 F.R. David – Words – No 1 in 13 countries. UK no 2. Top 10 in 5 more countries.
No 16 Fun Boy Three – Our lips are sealed. UK no 7. Ireland no 13. Originally recorded by the Go Gos.
No 17 New Order – Blue Monday – UK no 9. Top 10 in 6 more countries. No 235 2021 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest songs of all time.
Quincey Jones – Soul Bossanova.
Lauren Housley – High Time – recent release.
Above Warley Place. Photo Kate Waterfield.
Next week my studio guest is Mick Hedges, warden of Warley Place nature reserve in Brentwood.
