https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfY4b1NszpY Songwriters: Greg Lake / Peter John Sinfield / Serge Prokofieff, I Believe in Father Christmas lyrics © BMG Rights Management My brothers and I have a competition every year. Whichever one of us hears this record first in the weeks leading up to Christmas, we gleefully message each other. We post a link to … Continue reading I Believe in Father Christmas
Summer (The First Time) lyrics © Emi April Music (canada) Ltd., Rectum Renovator Music/sum 41, Hipgnosis Sfh I Limited https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ruZX5JdCk For many years I have wondered what became of Billy Ray and his red Chevrolet. For our storyteller it seems he didn’t care much about Billy. He wandered off to ‘think’ on that hot afternoon, … Continue reading Summer (The First Time) – 1973
"Hey! Little girl Comb your hair, fix your makeup Soon he will open the door Don't think because there's a ring on your finger You needn't try anymore" Songwriters: Burt Bacharach / Hal David Wives And Lovers lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC Burt Bacharach is lauded as one of the greatest songwriters/composers of the … Continue reading It’s only words…
Music gives a soul to the universe Wings to the mind Flight to the imagination And Life to Everything Plato I confess I am just a little bit obsessed. With music anyway. I was blessed to be born into a family who loved their music ranging from trad jazz - Dad loved Acker Bilk, … Continue reading Desert Island Discs
Hotel California "Last thing I remember, I was Running for the door I had to find the passage back to the place I was before 'Relax' said the night man, 'We are programmed to receive. You can check out any time you like, But you can never leave!'' The Eagles Songwriters: Don Felder / Don … Continue reading Zip Theatre
"Soar with wit. Conquer with dignity. Handle with care." Criss Jami Imagine the scene. Wedding guests waiting to be seated. The traditional top table for the main players has 3 empty chairs, so the bride rearranges the place settings. There is an anxious hush across the grand galleried dining hall as the bride’s 2 … Continue reading …Something borrowed, something blue
"Don’t put your head on my shoulder Sink me in a river of tears This could be the best place yet But you must overcome your fears" Culture Club The 80’s – the era that introduced the world to Margaret Thatcher and Lady Diana Spencer – both women for different reasons had a profound effect … Continue reading Time (Clock of the Heart)
"Some girls are just born with glitter in their veins" Paris Hilton Apparently, it was mild and sunny on February 27th 1960. I am a dreamy and sensitive Piscean as described in the western zodiac and according to the Chinese calendar I am a quick-witted, resourceful and stubborn rat. I don’t quite fancy the inclusion … Continue reading 1960
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