Well as we start a new week of Covid Island Discs which was never meant to be because we were due to come out of lockdown on the 21st of June. As the final relaxation of lockdown restrictions has now been pushed back to the 19th of July, I thought I would start this week […]
Day 456: Left of the Middle, Natalie Imbruglia Read More »
I am surprised it has taken me so long to cite a song from this very talented musician. I really enjoy songs that carry a certain musical intensity to them and this one definitely fits the bill. The bit for me that carries the intensity is in the middle of chorus line with the key
Day 334: All Cried out, Alison Moyet Read More »
A fun song from the 1990s. This is actually a remixed version which is significantly faster than the original. This version reached number one in both the UK and USA charts while the original version (also on this post) reached number 60 on the UK charts in 1997. Norman Cook Remix Original Version
Day 296: Brimful of Asha, Cornershop Read More »
Second song in Covid Island discs by the Verve. I particularly like the string instruments in this song and the line: “trying to make ends meet, you’re a slave to money then you die” Not the most cheery line I must confess.
Day 292: Bitter Sweet Symphony, The Verve Read More »
There is something very sad and true about this song. Perhaps it is just me, but there are lyrics in this song that I have related to at different times in my life. Probably the lines that I most relate to at this present time are: Bruises that won’t heal You look so tired, unhappy
Day 272: No Surprises, Radiohead Read More »
I was young when this song was first released. Not so now! It would also be dishonest of me not to note that the women who make up this group I think are some of the most beautiful in the world. I remember a comedian once saying: you know, I was talking to Jimmy Corr
Day 240: So Young, The Corrs Read More »
Hope she’s right especially in relation to the current political and environmental situations we find ourselves in.
Day 184: Takes a little time, Amy Grant Read More »
OK this is the last James Bond theme although I did share Paul McCartney’s “Live and Let die” way back in week 2 day 9 which also belongs here. Sheryl Crow has already also made an appearance in my play list and she certainly was a good choice to do one of the James Bond
Day 151: Tomorrow never dies, Sheryl Crow, (James Bond Theme) Read More »
This song first came out when I was still working at Manchester University. Years later, I would attempt to play my part in developing science which could help optimise chemotherapy by testing cancer samples using High Content Screening. Sadly it is very hard to the change the paradigm that underlies modern cancer treatment, yet hopefully
Day 80: The Drugs Don’t Work, The Verve Read More »
“Karma Police, arrest this man he talks too much..“ For you Séan Ó Cuinn
Day 52 (album cover 7 of 10): Karma Police, Radiohead Read More »
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