Desert Island Discs

Yes Rainie you can tell we are the same age 

I missed out Elton John Candle in the Wind 

Hi ellie, Great list. 'Power of Love' was on my short list - what a voice - and also 'Fields of Gold' by Eva Cassidy. It was hard to leave them out. I know all the others except the Ray Charles & Michael Bolton.  My dad, who was a singer, used to sing 'Smile' to my Mum  - usually when he was doing the washing up, so that one brings back memories of childhood. Rainie x

Hi Sal, I saw Don McClean at City Hall some 12-15 years ago. After the concert - which was very good - he came out front and signed CDs etc. They had got a doctor for him as he wasn't feeling great, but he still came out to chat to fans. I must say he looked worn out and none too well then. Age hadn't been kind, so I'm surprised he's still touring - amazing. I hope it's a great evening. Rainie x

Another great list. I'm a big Leonard Cohen fan and have lots of his stuff. Steve Miller Band - just loved that song. He was rather yummy as I recall? A distinctive voice. Rainie x

and I left out 'Your Song'. Ha ha . It's hard isn't it? xxx

It is hard to get down to 10. In random order (and no doubt I am missing some):

1. Solsbury Hill - Peter Gabriel

2. Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac

3. Gypsy - Fleetwood Mac

4. Cloudbusting - Kate Bush

5. Brilliant Disguise - Bruce Springsteen 

6. Walking in Memphis - Marc Cohn

7. The Way It Is - Bruce Hornsby

8. Good People - Jack Johnson

9. Skateaway - Dire Straits

10. Cathedral Song - Tanita Tikaram

Also showing my age!

Nigel

Nigel. That's a really interesting mix. Some I don't know here, I think maybe you are a bit younger than me? I too love Solsbury Hill and a lot of Genesis - though more with Phil Collins I have to say.  Are you a Stevie Nicks fan Nigel ???   Rainie x

Hi Rainie

I am 60. I love Genesis too, not sure why they don’t feature on my list! Yes, I am a big Stevie Nicks fan. So my list spans late 70s onwards really. Mainly older stuff.

Nigel xx

Some good ones on everyone's list. Have been too knackered last few days after treatment on Friday to contribute,  hopefully I will feel better and I can give it some thought,

Just  thought - and we might not get ther, but the music in our care homes had better be in line with our wishes!

I listened to good 45 min drama on radio 4 today at 2.15, " Moving the Goal Posts" which was monologue by woman with cancer - was amusing and poigant too, I was dozing on the sofa but listening too.

Glad you are still getting treatment OBS. Hope things settle down. Xx