One 2 Three
Patrick Sherring
Andy talked about Pentecost, which is on Sunday 8th. This follows from Ascension day, when Jesus ascended to heaven to be with his Father. Andy said that if Jesus had just stayed, he for one would just want to sit and listen rather than being empowered by the spirit to go out to work in the world. Andy feels that everyone needs to consider their well being. He gave many thoughts on how to address personal well being. He said that he finds a daily walk amongst the trees near to where he lives rejuvenating in clearing his mind. He also loves reading books. It is important to find whatever replenishes you as an individual. We can all help the wellbeing of others by thanking them for what they do.
Playlist
Van Morrison – Cutting corners – from the album – Down to joy – released on 13th of June. It is his 48th studio album. He is playing at Hyde Park with Neil Young on 11th of July.
Laura Muvula – Green garden – 2013 from the album – Sing to the moon. UK no 9. One of the tracks chosen last week by the Dean of Chelmsford Cathedral, Jessica Martin. She talked about the Cathedral as a place of welcome and calm with worship and music at the heart of the activities that happen every day. There are also many concerts and other events, details of which can al be found on the cathedral website. https://www.chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk
Mumford and sons – Awake my soul – from the debut album released in 2009 – Sign no more. It sold 1.7 million copies in UK and 3 million in USA. Andy chose this track as a description of Pentecost awakening our souls to do as God desires.
Elbow – Puncture repair – from 2005 album – Leaders of the free world – UK no 12. Andy said that the need for well being could be described as being punctured and in need of repair.
Diana Jones – Crooked and broken – from 2009 album – Better times will come. With this track Andy felt that even if we felt crooked and broken, with help better times will come.
Birthdays competition
Prefab Sprout – Kings of rock and roll – 1988 UK no 6. 24 million hits on Spotify. Singer, guitarist and keyboardist in the band Wendy Smith is 62 years old.
Pat Boone – Love letters in the sand – 1956 USA no 1, UK no 2. Global sales of 3.5 million copies. 32 million hits on Spotify. Pat is 91 years old.
Alanis Morissette – Thank U – Canada no 1, UK no 5, Top 10 in 8 countries. USA no 17 144 million hits on Spotify. Alanis is 51 years old.
Thanks to Chris, Bob and Sarah in Harlow, Chris in Guildford and Andy in the studio. The winner with 4 points was Chris in Harlow. Andy scored 3pts. If he had stuck with his original thought about Wendy Smith, he would have scored 6 points.
Chicago – You’re my inspiration – 1984 UK no 14, USA no 3. From the album – Chicago 17. The album has sold over 6 million copies in USA.
Dan + Shay – Little houses – Title track of 2023 album USA no 34. UK Country no 10. Winners of CMA Country Vocal Duo of the year at this year’s award ceremony.
Coldplay – All my love – from 2024 album – Moon music – No 1 UK, USA & 15 more countries.
Chart this week in 1981
No 1 Smokey Robinson – Being with you – No 1 UK, USA & New Zealand. Top 10 in4 more countries. USA sales of over a million copies.
No 5 Adam and the Ants – Stand and deliver – UK no 1. Top 10 in 3 more countries.
No 15 George Harrison – All those years ago – USA no 2. Top 10 in 5 more countries. UK no 13. Written as a personal tribute to John Lennon.
Lady Blackbird – Reborn – from the album – Slang Spirituals. My album of 2024.
Quincey Jones – Soul Bossanova.
Kygo ft Whitney Houston – Higher love – 2019 UK no 2, Top 10 in 12 more countries. Global sales of over 4 million. Over a billion hits on Spotify.
Next week my studio guest is Bishop Adam Atkinson, the C. of E. Bishop of the Bradwell area covering south and mid Essex.
