Covid Island Discs is finally drawing to a close. In theory the last of the Covid-19 restrictions in the UK will be removed on the 21st of June 2021. Whether we will stay out of restrictions beyond the 21st is anyone’s guess given the Indian variant of the virus is rapidly becoming the dominate form […]
Day 442: Close to You, The Carpenters Read More »
OK so this time last year I shared the song for my twentieth wedding anniversary which was Day 26: Happy Anniversary Baby by the Little River Band. Couldn’t think of another anniversary theme song so went for the next best thing a song that has been played at many a wedding and that is this
Day 391 (21st Wedding Anniversary): We’ve only just begun, The Carpenters Read More »
As everyone will be well aware there are plenty of Christmas classics that fill our radio stations every year. While I have included some I am also on the hunt for less well known ones for Covid Island Discs. I have only ever posted one Carpenter hit so far all the way back on day
Day 283: Merry Christmas Darling, Karen Carpenter. Read More »
I think Karen Carpenter had one of the most unique voices of any female singer. This is one of the most interesting songs the Carpenters produced. Again another tragic figure who lost the battle with the mental health issue of anorexia nervosa. RIP Karen.
Day 190: Calling Occupants of interplanetary Craft, The Carpenters Read More »
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