Rena Findlay / Fletcher
1. John Dunbar theme from Dances with Wolves - John Barry
I really enjoy classical music and had difficulty narrowing down my choices. However, this music particularly brings to mind watching Dances with Wolves with my Dad in our lounge in the family home in Nithsdale Road. We had underfloor heating, and we all enjoyed sitting on the floor watching TV, playing board games etc.
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2. Ladies in Lavender - Nigel Hess /played by Nicola Benedetti
And this film I watched with Mum, also sitting on that warm floor! It is strange how particular pieces of music can take you right back to a certain place and time. I also love Nicola Benedetti, so this ticks a couple of boxes for me.
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3. These are the times - Ralph Reader
As some of you might know, all the Fletcher family have always been involved in one way or another with Scouting / Girlguiding, and of course Gang Show. My sister Moira was on cast of Glasgow Gang Show and then its Show Director. My brother Ian was on Stage Crew for years, Dad (wearing his magical hat!) designed, built and performed in an illusion act with 3 week’s notice, featuring in the show at the Kings’ Theatre in the early 80s. Mum was on the Wardrobe Team, I was Stage Manager for 15 years, and my niece Mandy and nephew Graham were on cast. Sadly, Glasgow Gang Show is no more. However, we are delighted that there is a Gang Show back on a Glasgow stage under the banner of South Western District Scout Council. I am the Manager, Moira is Directing and Mandy is the Choreographer. It is obviously on hold at the moment, although as soon as circumstances allow, we will be back! This song closes the show, and holds dear memories for us.
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4. Song of the Clyde – Bell and Gourley / sung by Kenneth McKellar
I was brought up in Ibrox Church (the original one that is now The Climbing Centre). Although Sherbrooke was nearer, when Mum and Dad first moved to Nithsdale Road in 1955 they joined Ibrox Church as a close friend of Dad’s was an elder there. I was a member of the Junior Choir, where we learned all the Scottish songs. I often thought of (and occasionally sang!) this particular song when I lived and worked in Edmonton, Canada, and it also featured in the soundtrack of the Scottish magic act that Dad and Mum performed.
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5. Dancing Queen – Abba
Who doesn’t love Abba songs? When I worked in Edmonton many winter weekends were spent on the ski slopes of the Rockies, with all the Abba songs playing on the car cassette player as we drove the 4 hours there and back. If the weather gets too hot on my desert island this will transport me back to the chilly Canadian winters.
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Book
The complete works of Agatha Christie
As a teenager I collected the whole set, scouring new and secondhand bookshops along the way, so I hope I’m allowed to take them all! They are delightfully written, and I get immersed in all the characters and plots.
Luxury item
Sodastream
My main contribution towards climate change has been to stop buying plastic bottles of sparkling water, of which I consume copious amounts. My Sodasteam will be well used!
Rena Findlay / Fletcher
1. John Dunbar theme from Dances with Wolves - John Barry
I really enjoy classical music and had difficulty narrowing down my choices. However, this music particularly brings to mind watching Dances with Wolves with my Dad in our lounge in the family home in Nithsdale Road. We had underfloor heating, and we all enjoyed sitting on the floor watching TV, playing board games etc.
CLICK HERE
2. Ladies in Lavender - Nigel Hess /played by Nicola Benedetti
And this film I watched with Mum, also sitting on that warm floor! It is strange how particular pieces of music can take you right back to a certain place and time. I also love Nicola Benedetti, so this ticks a couple of boxes for me.
CLICK HERE
3. These are the times - Ralph Reader
As some of you might know, all the Fletcher family have always been involved in one way or another with Scouting / Girlguiding, and of course Gang Show. My sister Moira was on cast of Glasgow Gang Show and then its Show Director. My brother Ian was on Stage Crew for years, Dad (wearing his magical hat!) designed, built and performed in an illusion act with 3 week’s notice, featuring in the show at the Kings’ Theatre in the early 80s. Mum was on the Wardrobe Team, I was Stage Manager for 15 years, and my niece Mandy and nephew Graham were on cast. Sadly, Glasgow Gang Show is no more. However, we are delighted that there is a Gang Show back on a Glasgow stage under the banner of South Western District Scout Council. I am the Manager, Moira is Directing and Mandy is the Choreographer. It is obviously on hold at the moment, although as soon as circumstances allow, we will be back! This song closes the show, and holds dear memories for us.
CLICK HERE
4. Song of the Clyde – Bell and Gourley / sung by Kenneth McKellar
I was brought up in Ibrox Church (the original one that is now The Climbing Centre). Although Sherbrooke was nearer, when Mum and Dad first moved to Nithsdale Road in 1955 they joined Ibrox Church as a close friend of Dad’s was an elder there. I was a member of the Junior Choir, where we learned all the Scottish songs. I often thought of (and occasionally sang!) this particular song when I lived and worked in Edmonton, Canada, and it also featured in the soundtrack of the Scottish magic act that Dad and Mum performed.
CLICK HERE
5. Dancing Queen – Abba
Who doesn’t love Abba songs? When I worked in Edmonton many winter weekends were spent on the ski slopes of the Rockies, with all the Abba songs playing on the car cassette player as we drove the 4 hours there and back. If the weather gets too hot on my desert island this will transport me back to the chilly Canadian winters.
CLICK HERE
Book
The complete works of Agatha Christie
As a teenager I collected the whole set, scouring new and secondhand bookshops along the way, so I hope I’m allowed to take them all! They are delightfully written, and I get immersed in all the characters and plots.
Luxury item
Sodastream
My main contribution towards climate change has been to stop buying plastic bottles of sparkling water, of which I consume copious amounts. My Sodasteam will be well used!
Rena Findlay / Fletcher
2/4/21 Alan Kilpatrick no 44
My five pieces of music & why
1. Gustav Holst's " Planet Suite". When I was attending Glasgow School of Art in the 1960's I had lots of drawing to do in the evenings and liked to have background music as I worked. I listened to Radio Luxembourg in those days however they did not begin broadcasting until later in the evening so I used to search for other stations broadcasting music. One evening I came upon Radio 3 which was broadcasting the "Planet Suite" and that was the beginning of my love of classical music.
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2. Rachmaninov Symphony No. 2 in E minor. This is one of my favourite pieces of music which I could listen to over and over again and never grow tired of, particularly the Adagio.
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3. Abba's "Thank you for the Music". I had never heard of Abba before they won the Eurovision Contest in 1974 with their song Waterloo. They have written much wonderful music over the years but " Thank you for the Music" is my favourite one.
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4. Puccini's La Boheme". One of my colleagues in the office I used to work in knew that I loved classical music and suggested that I might like opera too. He went to several of Scottish Opera's productions and the following day he would enthuse in detail about the singing, sets and costumes etc. After hearing his enthusiastic tales of another opera I decided to take the plunge and went to see "La Boheme" and now have seen many operas in Glasgow and further afield.
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5. Verdi's "Don Carlo for no reason other than it's my favourite opera.
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Your book & why
J.R.R. Tolkien "Lord of the Rings". I have seen the film versions but would love to read the book.
Your luxury item & why
A solar powered fridge so that I could have ice cold drinks to quench my thirst on this Desert Island. It would also be useful to store any local fruits available and any fish or animals that I could catch.
My five pieces of music & why
1. Gustav Holst's " Planet Suite". When I was attending Glasgow School of Art in the 1960's I had lots of drawing to do in the evenings and liked to have background music as I worked. I listened to Radio Luxembourg in those days however they did not begin broadcasting until later in the evening so I used to search for other stations broadcasting music. One evening I came upon Radio 3 which was broadcasting the "Planet Suite" and that was the beginning of my love of classical music.
CLICK HERE
2. Rachmaninov Symphony No. 2 in E minor. This is one of my favourite pieces of music which I could listen to over and over again and never grow tired of, particularly the Adagio.
CLICK HERE
3. Abba's "Thank you for the Music". I had never heard of Abba before they won the Eurovision Contest in 1974 with their song Waterloo. They have written much wonderful music over the years but " Thank you for the Music" is my favourite one.
CLICK HERE
4. Puccini's La Boheme". One of my colleagues in the office I used to work in knew that I loved classical music and suggested that I might like opera too. He went to several of Scottish Opera's productions and the following day he would enthuse in detail about the singing, sets and costumes etc. After hearing his enthusiastic tales of another opera I decided to take the plunge and went to see "La Boheme" and now have seen many operas in Glasgow and further afield.
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5. Verdi's "Don Carlo for no reason other than it's my favourite opera.
CLICK HERE
Your book & why
J.R.R. Tolkien "Lord of the Rings". I have seen the film versions but would love to read the book.
Your luxury item & why
A solar powered fridge so that I could have ice cold drinks to quench my thirst on this Desert Island. It would also be useful to store any local fruits available and any fish or animals that I could catch.
Moira Robertson - 26/3/21 No 43
Delighted to have this opportunity for contemplating a solitary life on a desert island.
My choices are :
1. ‘I WILL SURVIVE’ sung by Gloria Gaynor
- a great positive message for difficult times and voted one of the best disco tunes of all time.This takes me back to being a junior doctor at the Western Infirmary,now demolished, and dancing in my flat. Helped me survive long hours of work combined with studying for postgraduate exams.
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2.Widor’s TOCCATA from SYMPHONY No.5
- wonderful organ music which was played at our wedding in the University Chapel. Always uplifting and makes me smile.
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3.VISSI D’ARTE from TOSCA by Puccini
- preferably sung by Maria Callas ,my husband Bob’s favourite recording.This will remind me of some great opera outings with Bob and friends. I have been very fortunate to enjoy opera all over the world and look forward to many more trips.
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4.Chopin’s ‘Heroic’ POLONAISE in A Flat MAJOR played by Evgeny Kissin.Really enjoyed his concert when he played at Glasgow Concert Hall . As Kissin says music is a source of ‘consolation,strength and joy.’
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5.TRÄUMEREI by Schumann - if possible played by Vladimir Horowitz as an encore on his return to Moscow in 1986 having left the USSR in 1926.If you think of all the awful times experienced by the people of the Soviet Union during those 60 years then our current problems pale in comparison. Träumeriei means ‘ dreaming’ so that will be what I will do on the island - dream of family,friends and good times past and still to come.
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Unfortunately the Church’s remit is just 5 discs so apologies to Elton John,Rod Stewart and the Pet Shop Boys and as word perfect in ‘ The Sound of Music’ won’t need that one !
LUXURY Item : a lot of my enjoyment of trips to islands ,both up the West Coast and abroad have depended on the no. of midges and mosquitoes so my luxury will be an effective INSECT REPELLENT and if it smells good then it can be my perfume too !
BOOK:’ War and Peace ‘by Tolstoy - a fabulous read so will be great to have the time to read it again. Good mentally too as can play games trying to remember multiple characters’ names and their family trees.
Delighted to have this opportunity for contemplating a solitary life on a desert island.
My choices are :
1. ‘I WILL SURVIVE’ sung by Gloria Gaynor
- a great positive message for difficult times and voted one of the best disco tunes of all time.This takes me back to being a junior doctor at the Western Infirmary,now demolished, and dancing in my flat. Helped me survive long hours of work combined with studying for postgraduate exams.
CLICK HERE
2.Widor’s TOCCATA from SYMPHONY No.5
- wonderful organ music which was played at our wedding in the University Chapel. Always uplifting and makes me smile.
CLICK HERE
3.VISSI D’ARTE from TOSCA by Puccini
- preferably sung by Maria Callas ,my husband Bob’s favourite recording.This will remind me of some great opera outings with Bob and friends. I have been very fortunate to enjoy opera all over the world and look forward to many more trips.
CLICK HERE
4.Chopin’s ‘Heroic’ POLONAISE in A Flat MAJOR played by Evgeny Kissin.Really enjoyed his concert when he played at Glasgow Concert Hall . As Kissin says music is a source of ‘consolation,strength and joy.’
CLICK HERE
5.TRÄUMEREI by Schumann - if possible played by Vladimir Horowitz as an encore on his return to Moscow in 1986 having left the USSR in 1926.If you think of all the awful times experienced by the people of the Soviet Union during those 60 years then our current problems pale in comparison. Träumeriei means ‘ dreaming’ so that will be what I will do on the island - dream of family,friends and good times past and still to come.
CLICK HERE
Unfortunately the Church’s remit is just 5 discs so apologies to Elton John,Rod Stewart and the Pet Shop Boys and as word perfect in ‘ The Sound of Music’ won’t need that one !
LUXURY Item : a lot of my enjoyment of trips to islands ,both up the West Coast and abroad have depended on the no. of midges and mosquitoes so my luxury will be an effective INSECT REPELLENT and if it smells good then it can be my perfume too !
BOOK:’ War and Peace ‘by Tolstoy - a fabulous read so will be great to have the time to read it again. Good mentally too as can play games trying to remember multiple characters’ names and their family trees.
Stewart Davis
Friday 19/3/21
First choice is the song Wooden Heart by Elvis Presley as it reminds me that this was the first 45 rpm record I ever bought.
Elvis sang this song in the film G.I. blues which again is one of my favourite movies.
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Second choice would be Lady in Red by Chris de Burgh.
This was the song that I had the first dance with Janis at our wedding reception which was the norm for the Bride and Groom to lead of the dancing for the evening.
It would also remind me that this year would be our Golden Wedding Anniversary.
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Third choice is Dance with My Father by Luther Vandross
This song always reminds that we should always make our true feelings known to our friends and family whilst they are all still alive as it too late once they depart this good life.
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Forth choice is Time to Say Goodbye by Andrea Bocelli.
If I was on a desert island this would remind of all the good things that I would have left behind and the words in the song would be a permanent reminder of what was left behind.
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My last choice would be Penny Arcade by Sammy King.
As an ardent football fan this song would remind of the famous football team I have supported all my life .
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Book - Girl in the picture by Denise Chong. Definitely a must read about the Vietnam War.
Luxury item - Has to be A Solid Gold Rolex Watch
Friday 19/3/21
First choice is the song Wooden Heart by Elvis Presley as it reminds me that this was the first 45 rpm record I ever bought.
Elvis sang this song in the film G.I. blues which again is one of my favourite movies.
CLICK HERE
Second choice would be Lady in Red by Chris de Burgh.
This was the song that I had the first dance with Janis at our wedding reception which was the norm for the Bride and Groom to lead of the dancing for the evening.
It would also remind me that this year would be our Golden Wedding Anniversary.
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Third choice is Dance with My Father by Luther Vandross
This song always reminds that we should always make our true feelings known to our friends and family whilst they are all still alive as it too late once they depart this good life.
CLICK HERE
Forth choice is Time to Say Goodbye by Andrea Bocelli.
If I was on a desert island this would remind of all the good things that I would have left behind and the words in the song would be a permanent reminder of what was left behind.
CLICK HERE
My last choice would be Penny Arcade by Sammy King.
As an ardent football fan this song would remind of the famous football team I have supported all my life .
CLICK HERE
Book - Girl in the picture by Denise Chong. Definitely a must read about the Vietnam War.
Luxury item - Has to be A Solid Gold Rolex Watch
John and Evi Park
"Having shared everything for most of our lives, we decided that we would be shipwrecked and end up separately on our desert islands. Accordingly, our choices - particularly in music - reflect individual experiences. In Evi’s case, there is one exception and we leave you to guess which it is. In John’s case, it’s much more complicated as he has tens of ‘favourites’ accumulated over the years; so he has chosen items from his formative years which remain ingrained in his psyche and have never faded from his memory.”
John's Desert Island Discs Friday 12/3/21
1. Handel’s “Largo” (instrumental version).
First piece of classical music I heard on the radio, as a toddler, and its slow tempo defined me for life. CLICK HERE
2. Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No.4 in G., Opus 58.
A ‘courtesy’ aunt, who had no family, looked on me as a ‘son’ till well into my ‘teens'. She was very musical and insisted my parents gave me extra-curricular piano lessons and berated them for not buying a radiogram for the house until I’d passed my Highers. The day the results came out (I passed) she was on the phone to my mother and the radiogram was installed the following week. My ‘aunt’s’ gift of my first 33&1/3 rpm long-playing record was this concerto (it arrived before the radiogram!). CLICK HERE
3. “Knightsbridge” from Eric Coates’ “London Suite”
The first time I stayed in London for more than a weekend, and the first time on my own, I enjoyed a concert of light-classical music and this stirring piece of orchestral music thrilled my British patriotism and reflected all I had heard of London during and immediately after WWII.
CLICK HERE
4. “Hello Dolly” played and sung by Louis Armstrong
This was my ‘party piece’ in my mid-to-late 20’s, literally leaving me speechless after every rendering in my imitation, gravel voice. I recall one of the highlights, an impromptu performance at a friend’s engagement dinner party in the Grosvenor Restaurant, when Louis Freeman’s resident orchestra agreed to a request from our table and I startled him - and the rest of the diners - by joining him at the microphone (to a standing ovation).
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5. “I belong to Glasgow” sung by Will Fyffe.
This was my father’s ‘party-piece’ and I learned it, including the verses, at his knee. It was my alternative ‘party piece’.
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I’m afraid that I would need to smuggle a 6th disc on to my desert island - and it would be a long-playing compendium of traditional jazz favourites played by Ken Colyer, Chris Barber, Monty Sunshine and Acker Bilk. The climax, conjuring up so many memories, would have to be “When the Saints go marching in”!!
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BOOK
Anything by, or about, Winston Churchill, my boyhood and lifetime hero - warts and all
LUXURY ITEM
Solar-powered, world-receiving radio - so that I would never really be alone, nor out of touch with what is happening around the globe.
Evi's Desert Island Discs
1. “Les Miserables”. I enjoyed this musical so much that I have seen it three times. My favourite song is “Empty chairs at empty tables”. CLICK HERE
2. Willy Russell’s “Blood Brothers”. A fascinating musical story about twin brothers. I saw it in New York with my twin sister and I am so glad we haven’t come to such a sticky end.
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3. You make me feel so young.”, sung by Frank Sinatra my favourite singer! CLICK HERE
4. “Non, je regrette rien” by Edith Piaf. What more can I say. CLICK HERE
5. “Forrie Cairns Jazz”. Brings back lots of happy memories of Saturday nights jigging at Whitecraigs Tennis Club in my youth. CLICK HERE
BOOK
“Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott. I can really identify with this book as I am one of four sisters and we were really not unlike them. I am pleased to say that my granddaughter seemed to like it as much as I did.
LUXURY ITEM
A first-class, return ticket - just to make sure I get home.
"Having shared everything for most of our lives, we decided that we would be shipwrecked and end up separately on our desert islands. Accordingly, our choices - particularly in music - reflect individual experiences. In Evi’s case, there is one exception and we leave you to guess which it is. In John’s case, it’s much more complicated as he has tens of ‘favourites’ accumulated over the years; so he has chosen items from his formative years which remain ingrained in his psyche and have never faded from his memory.”
John's Desert Island Discs Friday 12/3/21
1. Handel’s “Largo” (instrumental version).
First piece of classical music I heard on the radio, as a toddler, and its slow tempo defined me for life. CLICK HERE
2. Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No.4 in G., Opus 58.
A ‘courtesy’ aunt, who had no family, looked on me as a ‘son’ till well into my ‘teens'. She was very musical and insisted my parents gave me extra-curricular piano lessons and berated them for not buying a radiogram for the house until I’d passed my Highers. The day the results came out (I passed) she was on the phone to my mother and the radiogram was installed the following week. My ‘aunt’s’ gift of my first 33&1/3 rpm long-playing record was this concerto (it arrived before the radiogram!). CLICK HERE
3. “Knightsbridge” from Eric Coates’ “London Suite”
The first time I stayed in London for more than a weekend, and the first time on my own, I enjoyed a concert of light-classical music and this stirring piece of orchestral music thrilled my British patriotism and reflected all I had heard of London during and immediately after WWII.
CLICK HERE
4. “Hello Dolly” played and sung by Louis Armstrong
This was my ‘party piece’ in my mid-to-late 20’s, literally leaving me speechless after every rendering in my imitation, gravel voice. I recall one of the highlights, an impromptu performance at a friend’s engagement dinner party in the Grosvenor Restaurant, when Louis Freeman’s resident orchestra agreed to a request from our table and I startled him - and the rest of the diners - by joining him at the microphone (to a standing ovation).
CLICK HERE
5. “I belong to Glasgow” sung by Will Fyffe.
This was my father’s ‘party-piece’ and I learned it, including the verses, at his knee. It was my alternative ‘party piece’.
CLICK HERE
I’m afraid that I would need to smuggle a 6th disc on to my desert island - and it would be a long-playing compendium of traditional jazz favourites played by Ken Colyer, Chris Barber, Monty Sunshine and Acker Bilk. The climax, conjuring up so many memories, would have to be “When the Saints go marching in”!!
CLICK HERE
BOOK
Anything by, or about, Winston Churchill, my boyhood and lifetime hero - warts and all
LUXURY ITEM
Solar-powered, world-receiving radio - so that I would never really be alone, nor out of touch with what is happening around the globe.
Evi's Desert Island Discs
1. “Les Miserables”. I enjoyed this musical so much that I have seen it three times. My favourite song is “Empty chairs at empty tables”. CLICK HERE
2. Willy Russell’s “Blood Brothers”. A fascinating musical story about twin brothers. I saw it in New York with my twin sister and I am so glad we haven’t come to such a sticky end.
CLICK HERE
3. You make me feel so young.”, sung by Frank Sinatra my favourite singer! CLICK HERE
4. “Non, je regrette rien” by Edith Piaf. What more can I say. CLICK HERE
5. “Forrie Cairns Jazz”. Brings back lots of happy memories of Saturday nights jigging at Whitecraigs Tennis Club in my youth. CLICK HERE
BOOK
“Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott. I can really identify with this book as I am one of four sisters and we were really not unlike them. I am pleased to say that my granddaughter seemed to like it as much as I did.
LUXURY ITEM
A first-class, return ticket - just to make sure I get home.
Name Marie Crouch
I was delighted to be been invited to share my 5 favourite Desert Island Discs with you.
1. Hen Wlad fy Nhadau My accent gives me away as being born in Wales! Welsh is still my first language. When I went up University in London in my late teens, it came as a great shock to discover that I would need to speak a foreign language!
Pontypridd Male Choir - Hen Wlad fy Nhadau CLICK HERE
2. Heno Heno When my sons were babies, I used to sing this lullaby to them. It will remind me of the huge joy their births – all three - brought to my life; and continues to do so.
Caru Canu | Heno Heno (Sleep Tight Tonight)
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3. Rod Stewart - Forever Young Robin and I are great fans of Rod Stewart and have been to several of his live shows. I have chosen this song - Forever Young- as this is still the way we see ourselves. Rod Stewart - Forever Young (Official Video)
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4. Chattanooga Choo Choo One of the joys over the years has been to have been a member of the singing group – The Sixes and Sevens – thank you girls. This was one of our songs. Chattanooga Choo Choo - The Andrews Sisters and the Glen Miller Band.
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5. Verdi Requiem - Dies Irae I have sung in some form or other over the years – from competing as a 5 year old in the Eisteddfod at my chapel, Capel y Groes, which was established by my family in 1802. I have sung this with the RNSO Choir - a magnificent experience. I chose this version as I can pretend that I am in a choir being conducted by a very enthusiastic Giulini. You never know perhaps I will be able to persuade Hutchesons Choral Society to take it on, once we can return to rehearsals. Verdi Requiem - Dies Irae - Carlo Maria Giulini - 1964 London.
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Your book & why
I am presuming that the island will have The Bible and Shakespeare’s complete works – so I will read these. My choice of book is ‘ Man’s search for meaning by Viktor E Frankl’ for the moments of despair when missing all that is dear. It was an immense read – to discover the strength of man to overcome such treatment during the Holocaust. In it, he identifies the need 'to identify a purpose in life to feel positive about, and then to totally immerse the self to imagining that outcome'. I do not think I will need to re-read it, merely holding the book will be enough.
Your luxury item & why
Luxury Silk pyjamas which will protect me from the sun but also I can imagine that I am on the island enjoying a luxury holiday.
I was delighted to be been invited to share my 5 favourite Desert Island Discs with you.
1. Hen Wlad fy Nhadau My accent gives me away as being born in Wales! Welsh is still my first language. When I went up University in London in my late teens, it came as a great shock to discover that I would need to speak a foreign language!
Pontypridd Male Choir - Hen Wlad fy Nhadau CLICK HERE
2. Heno Heno When my sons were babies, I used to sing this lullaby to them. It will remind me of the huge joy their births – all three - brought to my life; and continues to do so.
Caru Canu | Heno Heno (Sleep Tight Tonight)
CLICK HERE
3. Rod Stewart - Forever Young Robin and I are great fans of Rod Stewart and have been to several of his live shows. I have chosen this song - Forever Young- as this is still the way we see ourselves. Rod Stewart - Forever Young (Official Video)
CLICK HERE
4. Chattanooga Choo Choo One of the joys over the years has been to have been a member of the singing group – The Sixes and Sevens – thank you girls. This was one of our songs. Chattanooga Choo Choo - The Andrews Sisters and the Glen Miller Band.
CLICK HERE
5. Verdi Requiem - Dies Irae I have sung in some form or other over the years – from competing as a 5 year old in the Eisteddfod at my chapel, Capel y Groes, which was established by my family in 1802. I have sung this with the RNSO Choir - a magnificent experience. I chose this version as I can pretend that I am in a choir being conducted by a very enthusiastic Giulini. You never know perhaps I will be able to persuade Hutchesons Choral Society to take it on, once we can return to rehearsals. Verdi Requiem - Dies Irae - Carlo Maria Giulini - 1964 London.
CLICK HERE
Your book & why
I am presuming that the island will have The Bible and Shakespeare’s complete works – so I will read these. My choice of book is ‘ Man’s search for meaning by Viktor E Frankl’ for the moments of despair when missing all that is dear. It was an immense read – to discover the strength of man to overcome such treatment during the Holocaust. In it, he identifies the need 'to identify a purpose in life to feel positive about, and then to totally immerse the self to imagining that outcome'. I do not think I will need to re-read it, merely holding the book will be enough.
Your luxury item & why
Luxury Silk pyjamas which will protect me from the sun but also I can imagine that I am on the island enjoying a luxury holiday.
Friday 26/2/21
Karen and Ian Reid
Desert Island choices are:
1. Pomp and Circumstance March Op. 39 March 4 in G Major Allegro Marziale by Edward Elgar. Played by the London Philharmonic and conducted by Daniel Baremboim.
This is a memorable piece of music for me. I was a member of the scout troup at Trinity Church, Camberslang and on Remembrance Sunday the flags were carried in to this piece of music.
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2. Duet from the Pearl Fishers. Sung by Jussi Bjorling and Robert Merrill
I am keen on popular opera and in my early teens I first heard this; the melody has stayed with me.
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3. I have dreamed from The King and I. Sung by Frank Sinatra
My favourite singer is Frank Sinatra and as a teenager my parents would buy my his LP’s. Rogers and Hammerstein are fine composers, so have combined the two.
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My book is the anthology of John Le Carre.
My luxury is an unlimited supply of ice cold San Miguel lager
Karen’s Desert Island choices are:
1. The Laughing Policeman sung by Charles Penrose. This is the first song I can remember as a little girl. It very often used to be on Children’s Favourites on the radio. No matter how often I heard the song, it always made me laugh out loud - and it still does!
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2. Nocturne en mi bemol majeur Opus 9 No 2: Ballade en Sol Mineur No 1 by Frederic Chopin.
My brother and I discovered Chopin in our youth and were so taken up with his music - as we are today
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3. La Sitiera sung by Omara Portuondo. This is superb music for dancing and is the only music that will have Ian on his feet..........and we swirl round the lounge!
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My book is Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. I have read and re-read this book many times and enjoy it more each time.
My luxury has been very hard to decide on - torn between an endless supply of chilled Montrachet - or a feather pillow. I think it will have to be the Montrachet!
Karen and Ian Reid
Desert Island choices are:
1. Pomp and Circumstance March Op. 39 March 4 in G Major Allegro Marziale by Edward Elgar. Played by the London Philharmonic and conducted by Daniel Baremboim.
This is a memorable piece of music for me. I was a member of the scout troup at Trinity Church, Camberslang and on Remembrance Sunday the flags were carried in to this piece of music.
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2. Duet from the Pearl Fishers. Sung by Jussi Bjorling and Robert Merrill
I am keen on popular opera and in my early teens I first heard this; the melody has stayed with me.
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3. I have dreamed from The King and I. Sung by Frank Sinatra
My favourite singer is Frank Sinatra and as a teenager my parents would buy my his LP’s. Rogers and Hammerstein are fine composers, so have combined the two.
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My book is the anthology of John Le Carre.
My luxury is an unlimited supply of ice cold San Miguel lager
Karen’s Desert Island choices are:
1. The Laughing Policeman sung by Charles Penrose. This is the first song I can remember as a little girl. It very often used to be on Children’s Favourites on the radio. No matter how often I heard the song, it always made me laugh out loud - and it still does!
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2. Nocturne en mi bemol majeur Opus 9 No 2: Ballade en Sol Mineur No 1 by Frederic Chopin.
My brother and I discovered Chopin in our youth and were so taken up with his music - as we are today
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3. La Sitiera sung by Omara Portuondo. This is superb music for dancing and is the only music that will have Ian on his feet..........and we swirl round the lounge!
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My book is Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. I have read and re-read this book many times and enjoy it more each time.
My luxury has been very hard to decide on - torn between an endless supply of chilled Montrachet - or a feather pillow. I think it will have to be the Montrachet!
Friday 19/2/21
Here are the choices for Ann and Hamish McPherson
1. “Somewhere, over the rainbow”, by Judy Garland.
When we lived in London, and our two daughters were very small, we made many journeys from London to Aberdeen and Ayr, to visit family. Our car was an elderly Morris Minor Traveller, and we wrapped ourselves in rugs to keep the cold out : the heater wasn’t much good, and snow was known to drift in through the sides of the doors. Our daughters were besotted with the Wizard of Oz, and we played a cassette (remember them!) over and over, singing along to “Somewhere, over the rainbow”. The journeys could be quite long. Still, happy memories!
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2. “Feed the world” by Band Aid.
During the girls’ teenage years, we lived in Newcastle, and this song seemed to be permanently on the radio.Sadly, the reasons for the song are still with us, and appeals to feed the world are as urgent as ever. The impact of Covid 19 will have a particularly severe effect on the Third World, but this time the whole world is sharing a common enemy. We lived for ten years in Newcastle, and formed some lifelong friendships, so this song will remind us of happy days in the past, and difficult days in the present.
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3. “Dance me to the end of love”, by Leonard Cohen.
Beautiful poetry. On our first visit to Montreal to visit cousins, we were fortunate enough to go to a concert by Leonard Cohen in his home city. There was a huge audience, and his show lasted about three hours, and could have gone on longer : he was spellbinding.
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4. Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony : fourth movement.
We may sneak in a box set of all Beethoven’s symphonies, and we certainly want all of the Ninth. “Ode to Joy”, the choral fourth movement, is such an uplifting piece that if we were feeling down at any point, this would lift out spirits immediately. It would also remind us of Europe, and all the holidays we have had there!
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5. “Sunshine over Leith” by The Proclaimers.
We will undoubtedly be walking (and singing) 500 miles round our island, but we thought “Sunshine over Leith” would give us a more reflective end to the day. And keep the sunshine going a bit longer.
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BOOK
A Scots Quair, by Lewis Grssic Gibbon. Set in the Mearns, this beautiful trilogy reminds us of our upbringing in Aberdeenshire and the north-east of Scotland. The descriptions of the land of Scotland have never been bettered.
LUXURY ITEM
A solar-powered Kindle so that we can read all the books we couldn’t smuggle on to the island.
Here are the choices for Ann and Hamish McPherson
1. “Somewhere, over the rainbow”, by Judy Garland.
When we lived in London, and our two daughters were very small, we made many journeys from London to Aberdeen and Ayr, to visit family. Our car was an elderly Morris Minor Traveller, and we wrapped ourselves in rugs to keep the cold out : the heater wasn’t much good, and snow was known to drift in through the sides of the doors. Our daughters were besotted with the Wizard of Oz, and we played a cassette (remember them!) over and over, singing along to “Somewhere, over the rainbow”. The journeys could be quite long. Still, happy memories!
CLICK HERE
2. “Feed the world” by Band Aid.
During the girls’ teenage years, we lived in Newcastle, and this song seemed to be permanently on the radio.Sadly, the reasons for the song are still with us, and appeals to feed the world are as urgent as ever. The impact of Covid 19 will have a particularly severe effect on the Third World, but this time the whole world is sharing a common enemy. We lived for ten years in Newcastle, and formed some lifelong friendships, so this song will remind us of happy days in the past, and difficult days in the present.
CLICK HERE
3. “Dance me to the end of love”, by Leonard Cohen.
Beautiful poetry. On our first visit to Montreal to visit cousins, we were fortunate enough to go to a concert by Leonard Cohen in his home city. There was a huge audience, and his show lasted about three hours, and could have gone on longer : he was spellbinding.
CLICK HERE
4. Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony : fourth movement.
We may sneak in a box set of all Beethoven’s symphonies, and we certainly want all of the Ninth. “Ode to Joy”, the choral fourth movement, is such an uplifting piece that if we were feeling down at any point, this would lift out spirits immediately. It would also remind us of Europe, and all the holidays we have had there!
CLICK HERE
5. “Sunshine over Leith” by The Proclaimers.
We will undoubtedly be walking (and singing) 500 miles round our island, but we thought “Sunshine over Leith” would give us a more reflective end to the day. And keep the sunshine going a bit longer.
CLICK HERE
BOOK
A Scots Quair, by Lewis Grssic Gibbon. Set in the Mearns, this beautiful trilogy reminds us of our upbringing in Aberdeenshire and the north-east of Scotland. The descriptions of the land of Scotland have never been bettered.
LUXURY ITEM
A solar-powered Kindle so that we can read all the books we couldn’t smuggle on to the island.
Friday 12/2/21
Albert and Maureen Burton
1. Chopin Nocturne E flat op 9 no 2
We both love all of Chopin’s music and we particularly love Artur Rubinstein’s sensitive playing. This piece is in the collection of his recordings which we have played many times over the years and it never fails to give us pleasure. CLICK HERE
2. Prokofiev Peter and the Wolf
The version we have is a vinyl recording from the 1970’s which has been played by Paul and Claire almost to destruction over the years. With the arrival of our granddaughters the recording has been rescued from its long hibernation in a cupboard and now has a new lease of life. We have great fun, laughter and not a few frights as we listen to the story unfold, with the children acting out the various characters. Our scratchy vinyl is a source of wonder to the girls who think it odd that we are not doing this on Spotify, but there is some charm in listening to this recording, not least because the narrative is provided by that incomparable genius of many voices, Sterling Holloway. The recording is available but not on CD. CLICK HERE
3. Scott Joplin et al Elite Syncopations
We were fortunate to see this Royal Ballet production choreographed by Kenneth McMillan in the 70’s featuring Wayne Sleep. The ballet is an incredibly witty, joyous, “spontaneous”, lively and fun interpretation of ragtime music by (mainly) Scott Joplin, and the recording of the music never ceases to give pleasure. Recently we managed to find a DVD of a 2010 recording of the ballet and the whole experience was immediately brought back to life. This is the nearest thing to a time machine that I can think of. CLICK HERE
4. Bob Marley arr The Kanneh – Masons Redemption Song
This arrangement was tagged on at the end of a CD of Saint-Saens Carnival of the Animals we received at Christmas. This wonderful musical family have arranged and produced this most delightful instrumental version of Bob Marley’s original creation. While the Saint-Saens was exceptional, this small addition, a family favourite, is a little gem and is truly inspired.
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5. Louis Armstrong What a Wonderful World
The characteristic and unmistakable voice of this man singing this song with such lovey lyrics and melody leaves one in no doubt that optimism, love and hope is what he is about. An easy choice. CLICK HERE
Our Book Choice:
We have both read and enjoyed George Eliot’s Silas Marner. There is such a wide spectrum of human experience depicted and we always manage to find something new in the book.
We sent a copy of this book to our son Paul years ago when he was doing bird conservation work in the Indian Ocean on an Island called Aride (tropical island!) and he not only read it and enjoyed it, but it was passed around the whole team. He was so taken with the book that he left it on the island for his successors.
Maureen would like to take a snorkel and mask (I persuaded her against a scuba kit – problems obtaining compressed air), and I would love to have an excuse to use a desalination kit.
Albert & Maureen
Albert and Maureen Burton
1. Chopin Nocturne E flat op 9 no 2
We both love all of Chopin’s music and we particularly love Artur Rubinstein’s sensitive playing. This piece is in the collection of his recordings which we have played many times over the years and it never fails to give us pleasure. CLICK HERE
2. Prokofiev Peter and the Wolf
The version we have is a vinyl recording from the 1970’s which has been played by Paul and Claire almost to destruction over the years. With the arrival of our granddaughters the recording has been rescued from its long hibernation in a cupboard and now has a new lease of life. We have great fun, laughter and not a few frights as we listen to the story unfold, with the children acting out the various characters. Our scratchy vinyl is a source of wonder to the girls who think it odd that we are not doing this on Spotify, but there is some charm in listening to this recording, not least because the narrative is provided by that incomparable genius of many voices, Sterling Holloway. The recording is available but not on CD. CLICK HERE
3. Scott Joplin et al Elite Syncopations
We were fortunate to see this Royal Ballet production choreographed by Kenneth McMillan in the 70’s featuring Wayne Sleep. The ballet is an incredibly witty, joyous, “spontaneous”, lively and fun interpretation of ragtime music by (mainly) Scott Joplin, and the recording of the music never ceases to give pleasure. Recently we managed to find a DVD of a 2010 recording of the ballet and the whole experience was immediately brought back to life. This is the nearest thing to a time machine that I can think of. CLICK HERE
4. Bob Marley arr The Kanneh – Masons Redemption Song
This arrangement was tagged on at the end of a CD of Saint-Saens Carnival of the Animals we received at Christmas. This wonderful musical family have arranged and produced this most delightful instrumental version of Bob Marley’s original creation. While the Saint-Saens was exceptional, this small addition, a family favourite, is a little gem and is truly inspired.
CLICK HERE
5. Louis Armstrong What a Wonderful World
The characteristic and unmistakable voice of this man singing this song with such lovey lyrics and melody leaves one in no doubt that optimism, love and hope is what he is about. An easy choice. CLICK HERE
Our Book Choice:
We have both read and enjoyed George Eliot’s Silas Marner. There is such a wide spectrum of human experience depicted and we always manage to find something new in the book.
We sent a copy of this book to our son Paul years ago when he was doing bird conservation work in the Indian Ocean on an Island called Aride (tropical island!) and he not only read it and enjoyed it, but it was passed around the whole team. He was so taken with the book that he left it on the island for his successors.
Maureen would like to take a snorkel and mask (I persuaded her against a scuba kit – problems obtaining compressed air), and I would love to have an excuse to use a desalination kit.
Albert & Maureen
Friday 5/2/21
From Tom and Doreen Andrews
We would like to go down memory lane and share with you past events and music we would reflect upon if we were stranded on a desert island.
Tom's first choice ;
I joined the Merchant Navy in September 1957 and sailed on the maiden voyage on the ss Changuinola, built by Stephen's of Linthouse for the banana company Elders Fyffes bound for Jamaica so my first choice has to be Harry Belafonte's Banana Boat song. It was a massive baptism on life at sea. Five days after leaving the Clyde we were hit my a massive hurricane off the Azores. A German cadet training ship the, Pamir sent out a distress call and although we were about 100 miles from her we could not move to help her. Only six of her crew survived. I would recommend Eric Newby's book The Last Grain Race in which the Pamir is mentioned. A great read if you are interested in life at sea in a bygone times.
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Our second second choice is Ella Fitzgerald "Every Time We Say Goodbye " which we regarded as our song. I was home on leave that Christmas in 1957 and it brings back memories of one of the best Christmas times Doreen and I ever had and the worst new year we have ever had. Picture it two young love birds having to part, I had to catch the overnight train to Liverpool at 11.30pm that Hogmanay to rejoin the ship and work on New Year's Day as it was not a holiday in England.
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Our next choice is Paul McCartney and Wings "The Mull of Kintyre "The pipe music was arranged by one of the best players I have ever listened to, pipe major Tony Wilson of the Campbeltown Pipe Band and a former member of the old world champions, the City of Glasgow Police Pipe Band. We have had many, many wonderful family holidays at Machrihanish and the golf course takes some beating. I am very fond of the short 4th hole as it brings back the time I hit the best 9 nine iron of my life (they were far and few I can tell you) The flag was only 3 yards on from the front of the green, the shot flew high and true, a la Rory McIlroy, (well one can dream) and went into the hole.
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Our last two pieces of music are "O Holy Night" by Kiri Ti Kanawa. One of the truly great singers of our time and the magnificent Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2.
Hope you like our choices.
"O Holy Night" by Kiri Ti Kanawa - CLICK HERE
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2 - CLICK HERE
The book of our choice is "Long Walk To Freedom" by Nelson Mandela.
Our luxury item would be a rug in Doreen's clan Macintosh tartan.
From Tom and Doreen Andrews
We would like to go down memory lane and share with you past events and music we would reflect upon if we were stranded on a desert island.
Tom's first choice ;
I joined the Merchant Navy in September 1957 and sailed on the maiden voyage on the ss Changuinola, built by Stephen's of Linthouse for the banana company Elders Fyffes bound for Jamaica so my first choice has to be Harry Belafonte's Banana Boat song. It was a massive baptism on life at sea. Five days after leaving the Clyde we were hit my a massive hurricane off the Azores. A German cadet training ship the, Pamir sent out a distress call and although we were about 100 miles from her we could not move to help her. Only six of her crew survived. I would recommend Eric Newby's book The Last Grain Race in which the Pamir is mentioned. A great read if you are interested in life at sea in a bygone times.
CLICK HERE
Our second second choice is Ella Fitzgerald "Every Time We Say Goodbye " which we regarded as our song. I was home on leave that Christmas in 1957 and it brings back memories of one of the best Christmas times Doreen and I ever had and the worst new year we have ever had. Picture it two young love birds having to part, I had to catch the overnight train to Liverpool at 11.30pm that Hogmanay to rejoin the ship and work on New Year's Day as it was not a holiday in England.
CLICK HERE
Our next choice is Paul McCartney and Wings "The Mull of Kintyre "The pipe music was arranged by one of the best players I have ever listened to, pipe major Tony Wilson of the Campbeltown Pipe Band and a former member of the old world champions, the City of Glasgow Police Pipe Band. We have had many, many wonderful family holidays at Machrihanish and the golf course takes some beating. I am very fond of the short 4th hole as it brings back the time I hit the best 9 nine iron of my life (they were far and few I can tell you) The flag was only 3 yards on from the front of the green, the shot flew high and true, a la Rory McIlroy, (well one can dream) and went into the hole.
CLICK HERE
Our last two pieces of music are "O Holy Night" by Kiri Ti Kanawa. One of the truly great singers of our time and the magnificent Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2.
Hope you like our choices.
"O Holy Night" by Kiri Ti Kanawa - CLICK HERE
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2 - CLICK HERE
The book of our choice is "Long Walk To Freedom" by Nelson Mandela.
Our luxury item would be a rug in Doreen's clan Macintosh tartan.
Name: Shirley Wallace MacKenzie
Friday 22/1/21
1. Highland Cathedral (Played by Pipers of the World ) this brings back memories of the boys learning to play. CLICK HERE
2. James Last Greatest Hits Medlay. This one reminds me of great parties in Tinto Road many, many years ago. CLICK HERE
3. Dancing Queen by the amazing time of ABBA. This song brings back memories of Dances and the fun we had at these events! CLICK HERE for Abba in Glasgow!
4. The title says it all “Memories” from the musical “Cats” sung, of course, by Elaine Paige. CLICK HERE
5. Jimmy Shand’s ( Sir James Shand from Auchtermuchty)) Accordion Medlay starting with Strip the Willow ( the Mucking of Geordies Byre) This takes Tam back to his life on Lewis and local ceilidhs in Stornaway. CLICK HERE
6. Katie Mellua singing “Nine Million Bicycles “ I had a spell when I sang this almost non stop.
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My choice of book: This would be Charlotte Bronte’s “Jayne Eyre”
My Luxury Item: Is really much more of a necessity: An endless supply of contact lenses
Friday 22/1/21
1. Highland Cathedral (Played by Pipers of the World ) this brings back memories of the boys learning to play. CLICK HERE
2. James Last Greatest Hits Medlay. This one reminds me of great parties in Tinto Road many, many years ago. CLICK HERE
3. Dancing Queen by the amazing time of ABBA. This song brings back memories of Dances and the fun we had at these events! CLICK HERE for Abba in Glasgow!
4. The title says it all “Memories” from the musical “Cats” sung, of course, by Elaine Paige. CLICK HERE
5. Jimmy Shand’s ( Sir James Shand from Auchtermuchty)) Accordion Medlay starting with Strip the Willow ( the Mucking of Geordies Byre) This takes Tam back to his life on Lewis and local ceilidhs in Stornaway. CLICK HERE
6. Katie Mellua singing “Nine Million Bicycles “ I had a spell when I sang this almost non stop.
CLICK HERE
My choice of book: This would be Charlotte Bronte’s “Jayne Eyre”
My Luxury Item: Is really much more of a necessity: An endless supply of contact lenses
Friday 15/1/21
I’m delighted that I have been invited to share my 5 favourite Desert Island Discs with you all which I trust you will enjoy.
ROSEMARY LYONS
My luxury item would have to be MY PIANO together with an endless supply of Maltesers suitably protected from the sun and heat!
My favourite book would be forsaken for an endless volume of sheet music!
I’m delighted that I have been invited to share my 5 favourite Desert Island Discs with you all which I trust you will enjoy.
ROSEMARY LYONS
- Cliff Richard singing LIVING DOLL. This takes me back to about the age of 10 when I was taken to the Glasgow Empire with a few chums to see the great star of the time decked in black gear, white tie and pink jacket! I swooned (was never a screamer) enjoyed every word, terrific and still is to this day! CLICK HERE
- Again as a wee girl with my Mum and Dad and my four elder siblings ( 2boys and 2girls) would sit round the fireplace listening to Dad’s radiogram. For Dad it was all the great tenors of the day, for my mum, Ivor Novello, for my sisters, Nelson Eddie and Janette MacDonald. My brothers and I had to enjoy the “grown up choices” Dad, at one stage, sang in The City of Glasgow Police Choir and fancied himself as a bit of a Mario Lanza! Dad would not know Foster and Allan but “ Silver Threads Among the Gold” would have been his style. CLICK HERE
- Number three is from 1967, Glasgow Fair Friday, rain pouring down, I’m bridesmaid for my friend Shirley’s wedding to a Norwegian Merchant Navy Captain at South Shawlands Parish Church. The hymn “Eternal Father, Strong to Save”( Navy Hymn) CLICK HERE
- By now I’m working in a large firm of Architects in Glasgow and have given up my music lessons for a number of years but am persuaded by my mother to start again with a wonderful teacher (Miss Cunningham) and chosen to play in a concert in front of a big audience. The choice of piece frightens me and I have to practice very seriously. The end result is success and the concert raises a major sum to help purchase an electric wheelchair for a young boy. The piece was: Chopin’s Etude Op 10 No 12 Study(Valentina Lisitsa 19 Dec 2008) CLICK HERE
- This memory takes me back to the time when I worked in Kennington in London in the 1960s and I witnessed and heard a cavalcade of Police Cars and a Black Maria taking The Cray Twins to court! My boss extolling that I was watching history in the making! I was particularly homesick at this time and as luck would have it that evening I watched on television Kenneth McKellar singing “Keep Right on to the End of the Road CLICK HERE
My luxury item would have to be MY PIANO together with an endless supply of Maltesers suitably protected from the sun and heat!
My favourite book would be forsaken for an endless volume of sheet music!
31/12/20
Our Castaway: Roberta McLennan
First choice is Tchaikovsy’s 1812 overture. I first heard it aged 14 at music class in school. And thought it was a magnificent piece of music. The teacher went on to explain that it was the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra’s version. And for the first time cannons and church bells were introduced. Excuse the pun, I was blown away. CLICK HERE
Pretty Women by Roy Orbinson is next. In the early sixties I saw Roy Orbinson at the Odeon he had top billing and the support group were an little known group called the Beatles. He stood there with his guitar and just sang. He was very still. The emotions came from his voice. I found his performance mesmerising. CLICK HERE
My third choice is Dusty Springfield singing, The Son of a Preacher Man. Again I saw her in the Odeon. I was lucky to have a friend who worked in the Odeon’s booking office and got the best seats for all the performances. I thought she was a great performer and so trendy. Growing up in the sixties was groovy as there was an explosion of music, colour, fashion and the opening of new horizons. And that was reflected in the music. CLICK HERE
The last but not least choice from the Odeon days has to be the Beatles with Eleanor Rigby. The lyrics were very poignant and I was intrigued that these lads not much older than myself had such insight. I just loved the Beatles and remain a fan today. CLICK HERE
My fifth choice is the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah. I first heard this in school. And the teacher spoke of the live performances given every Christmas at St.Andrew’s Halls. After hearing it on the gramophone I vowed when older I would go to the Christmas concert. Sadly the halls were burned down and I never achieved that aim. CLICK HERE
Finally Elgar’s hymn Jerusalem. I love watching the Proms especially the last night as there is so much excitement and joy. And listening to this piece of music and lyrics stirs the blood. I am proud to be Scottish but also of my British heritage. And being stuck on a desert island it would remind me of my own home island. CLICK HERE
My luxury item would be a comfy bed with a mosquito net. I enjoy reading a variety of genres and authors. To choose one book is very difficult. I love Jane Austin, her wit and the way she makes fun of her characters and I do so like a happy ending. So it would have to be the Cinderella story: Pride and Prejudice.
Best wishes everyone for 2021.
Roberta McLennan
Our Castaway: Roberta McLennan
First choice is Tchaikovsy’s 1812 overture. I first heard it aged 14 at music class in school. And thought it was a magnificent piece of music. The teacher went on to explain that it was the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra’s version. And for the first time cannons and church bells were introduced. Excuse the pun, I was blown away. CLICK HERE
Pretty Women by Roy Orbinson is next. In the early sixties I saw Roy Orbinson at the Odeon he had top billing and the support group were an little known group called the Beatles. He stood there with his guitar and just sang. He was very still. The emotions came from his voice. I found his performance mesmerising. CLICK HERE
My third choice is Dusty Springfield singing, The Son of a Preacher Man. Again I saw her in the Odeon. I was lucky to have a friend who worked in the Odeon’s booking office and got the best seats for all the performances. I thought she was a great performer and so trendy. Growing up in the sixties was groovy as there was an explosion of music, colour, fashion and the opening of new horizons. And that was reflected in the music. CLICK HERE
The last but not least choice from the Odeon days has to be the Beatles with Eleanor Rigby. The lyrics were very poignant and I was intrigued that these lads not much older than myself had such insight. I just loved the Beatles and remain a fan today. CLICK HERE
My fifth choice is the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah. I first heard this in school. And the teacher spoke of the live performances given every Christmas at St.Andrew’s Halls. After hearing it on the gramophone I vowed when older I would go to the Christmas concert. Sadly the halls were burned down and I never achieved that aim. CLICK HERE
Finally Elgar’s hymn Jerusalem. I love watching the Proms especially the last night as there is so much excitement and joy. And listening to this piece of music and lyrics stirs the blood. I am proud to be Scottish but also of my British heritage. And being stuck on a desert island it would remind me of my own home island. CLICK HERE
My luxury item would be a comfy bed with a mosquito net. I enjoy reading a variety of genres and authors. To choose one book is very difficult. I love Jane Austin, her wit and the way she makes fun of her characters and I do so like a happy ending. So it would have to be the Cinderella story: Pride and Prejudice.
Best wishes everyone for 2021.
Roberta McLennan
Ruth Sills
- Like Marjorie before me, Gabriel’s Oboe Ennio Morricone, the theme from the film the Mission haunting and beautiful. CLICK HERE
- Anything by Emeli Sandi but if I had to choose one from this amazing Scottish singer it would be Read All About it Pt III. I have seen her live several times and she is always excellent. CLICK HERE
- There is a Light that Never Goes Out by the Smiths, this reminds me of great times with friends as a teenager. CLICK HERE
- Another teenage favourite was London Calling by the Clash during my rebellious years which were not really rebellious at all looking back although I’m sure my mother despaired about some of my clothing choices and hair colour! CLICK HERE
- Hurt by Johnny Cash, he puts his whole soul into his music, and he has the most amazing voice. CLICK HERE
My book would be the Animal Farm by George Orwell. I was introduced to George Orwell at High School when we studied 1984 which was a revelation to my evolving self and piqued my interest in politics at the time. The themes in Animal Farm are still as relevant today, a classic tale.
My luxury item would be a selection of cheeses, crackers, and some chutney, where I would get peace to eat them away from the complaining voices of my children about the more pungent varieties!
DESERT ISLAND DISCS. Sally MacLean
MUSIC CHOICES.
1). Land of Hope and Glory. I love the last night of the Proms. CLICK HERE
2). New York, New York. Frank Sinatra. This brings back wonderful memories of sailing home from New York after a joyful cruise. CLICK HERE
3). Anything sung by Tom Jones, simply think he had a wonderful voice! The greatest of his time. CLICK HERE
4). The Hymn “Make me a channel of your Love/Peace. CLICK
5). “Think I better leave right now before I fall any deeper” by Will Young. CLICK HERE
My choice Book: War of Words. This is a book of poems themed on War written in 2015 by secondary pupils from Scotland and Wales aged between 13 - 18. They are so clever and moving.
My Luxury Item would be my cosy dressing gown in case of chilly evenings and nights.
MUSIC CHOICES.
1). Land of Hope and Glory. I love the last night of the Proms. CLICK HERE
2). New York, New York. Frank Sinatra. This brings back wonderful memories of sailing home from New York after a joyful cruise. CLICK HERE
3). Anything sung by Tom Jones, simply think he had a wonderful voice! The greatest of his time. CLICK HERE
4). The Hymn “Make me a channel of your Love/Peace. CLICK
5). “Think I better leave right now before I fall any deeper” by Will Young. CLICK HERE
My choice Book: War of Words. This is a book of poems themed on War written in 2015 by secondary pupils from Scotland and Wales aged between 13 - 18. They are so clever and moving.
My Luxury Item would be my cosy dressing gown in case of chilly evenings and nights.
3/12/20
Mystery Guest Name: Email who you think it is - CLICK HERE
DOB: 1/5/46
School: Mickledene School in Rolvenden, Kent.
Passionate about: The Gurkhas
Spouse Stephen Barlow
Books: Stare back and Smile
1. Richard WagnerTannhäuser Overture
Orchestra: Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Bernard Haitink CLICK HERE
2. Wham! Last Christmas: CLICK HERE
3. Elvis Presley - Always on my mind CLICK HERE
4. Nat King Cole - Stardust CLICK HERE
5. Jean Sibelius Symphony No. 2 in D major Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Sir John Barbirolli CLICK HERE
Book Choice: A huge atlas
Luxury Choice: Video camera and film
Mystery Guest Name: Email who you think it is - CLICK HERE
DOB: 1/5/46
School: Mickledene School in Rolvenden, Kent.
Passionate about: The Gurkhas
Spouse Stephen Barlow
Books: Stare back and Smile
1. Richard WagnerTannhäuser Overture
Orchestra: Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Bernard Haitink CLICK HERE
2. Wham! Last Christmas: CLICK HERE
3. Elvis Presley - Always on my mind CLICK HERE
4. Nat King Cole - Stardust CLICK HERE
5. Jean Sibelius Symphony No. 2 in D major Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Sir John Barbirolli CLICK HERE
Book Choice: A huge atlas
Luxury Choice: Video camera and film
27/11/20
Name : Marjorie Craig
Better known in Sherbrooke Mosspark as the lady with the shortbread
Music Choices:.
1). Gabriel’s Oboe by Ennis Morricone The Mission
This is my No 1 choice and takes me back to a cruise with my late husband, Tommy, in the area around Helsinki! It was a piece of music that became so meaningful to us both. CLICK HERE
2). The Carpenters. “I Know I Need to be in Love”. This piece was synonymous with a great time in my life through the 1970s. CLICK HERE
3). Bette Midler. “The Wind Beneath my Wings” from Beaches. This requires me to have a supply of tissues. CLICK HERE
4). Elton John singing “Your Song”. This was all the rage at a time when Tommy and I were building our new home in Hamilton Avenue. CLICK HERE
5). Matt Monro singing “Love is a Many Splendored Thing” from the film of the same name.
As you will have noticed many of these pieces are popular songs of their time by individuals or from shows and are sung frequently by fun choirs up to the modern days. I have been involved over the years with “The Ace Choir” CLICK HERE
My choice of book would be Bear Grylls' “How To Stay Alive”.
Finally I would like to take with me a gadget like a Pendulum or Alexa to answer all my questions
Name : Marjorie Craig
Better known in Sherbrooke Mosspark as the lady with the shortbread
Music Choices:.
1). Gabriel’s Oboe by Ennis Morricone The Mission
This is my No 1 choice and takes me back to a cruise with my late husband, Tommy, in the area around Helsinki! It was a piece of music that became so meaningful to us both. CLICK HERE
2). The Carpenters. “I Know I Need to be in Love”. This piece was synonymous with a great time in my life through the 1970s. CLICK HERE
3). Bette Midler. “The Wind Beneath my Wings” from Beaches. This requires me to have a supply of tissues. CLICK HERE
4). Elton John singing “Your Song”. This was all the rage at a time when Tommy and I were building our new home in Hamilton Avenue. CLICK HERE
5). Matt Monro singing “Love is a Many Splendored Thing” from the film of the same name.
As you will have noticed many of these pieces are popular songs of their time by individuals or from shows and are sung frequently by fun choirs up to the modern days. I have been involved over the years with “The Ace Choir” CLICK HERE
My choice of book would be Bear Grylls' “How To Stay Alive”.
Finally I would like to take with me a gadget like a Pendulum or Alexa to answer all my questions
20/11/20 Ewan Love
2). Baylero from Songs of the Auvergne by Canteloube. A haunting melody. CLICK HERE
3) The last Movement of the Faure Requiem “In Paradesum” This I had the pleasure of singing with the RSNO Chorus in Jerusalem. CLICK HERE
4) Oh Holy Night a lovely piece by Adolph Adam. This was a piece I always wanted to perform but never did! CLICK HERE
5). The Receiving Ship from Songs of the Hebrides sung by Kenneth McKeller. This to sing while walking the beach on my Desert Island. CLICK HERE
There are so many more musical delights I would love to take rather than literature where I would struggle to concentrate:
“ Un Sospiro” by Liszt, some Jazz, Shostakovich and Scot Joplin who wrote some wonderful piano jazz, Dvorak’s “The American” (a fabulous string quartet)
I’m assuming there will be some jungle on this island, so I would plan to take some strong manageable shears to allow me to investigate the delights of my environment!
- The Sanctus from the Verdi Requiem ( the most exciting choral sing for Tenors! )
2). Baylero from Songs of the Auvergne by Canteloube. A haunting melody. CLICK HERE
3) The last Movement of the Faure Requiem “In Paradesum” This I had the pleasure of singing with the RSNO Chorus in Jerusalem. CLICK HERE
4) Oh Holy Night a lovely piece by Adolph Adam. This was a piece I always wanted to perform but never did! CLICK HERE
5). The Receiving Ship from Songs of the Hebrides sung by Kenneth McKeller. This to sing while walking the beach on my Desert Island. CLICK HERE
There are so many more musical delights I would love to take rather than literature where I would struggle to concentrate:
“ Un Sospiro” by Liszt, some Jazz, Shostakovich and Scot Joplin who wrote some wonderful piano jazz, Dvorak’s “The American” (a fabulous string quartet)
I’m assuming there will be some jungle on this island, so I would plan to take some strong manageable shears to allow me to investigate the delights of my environment!
Friday 13/11/20
Name
Malcolm Crowe
Email
Mcrowe70@gmail.com
Write in the box your 5 pieces of music & why
Bach double violin concerto already was one of my favourites and my next door neighbour at Trinity College played it on his record player every night. CLICK HERE
Rachmaninoff rhapsody on a theme of paganini fun to distinguish the 24 variations.
CLICK HERE
Bach musical offering with the trio sonata and ricer cars.. CLICK HERE
Brahms German requiem has been fun to sing in of numerous occasions. CLICK HERE
Mozart 40th symphony was a topic I studied at Royal Irish academy of music CLICK HERE
Your book & why
Iris Murdoch the message to the planet. Loved almost all her books and the inevitable anticlimax for this one is beautiful.
Your luxury item & why
A computer solar powered - I don't need the Internet, but have always loved getting things to work.
Name
Malcolm Crowe
Mcrowe70@gmail.com
Write in the box your 5 pieces of music & why
Bach double violin concerto already was one of my favourites and my next door neighbour at Trinity College played it on his record player every night. CLICK HERE
Rachmaninoff rhapsody on a theme of paganini fun to distinguish the 24 variations.
CLICK HERE
Bach musical offering with the trio sonata and ricer cars.. CLICK HERE
Brahms German requiem has been fun to sing in of numerous occasions. CLICK HERE
Mozart 40th symphony was a topic I studied at Royal Irish academy of music CLICK HERE
Your book & why
Iris Murdoch the message to the planet. Loved almost all her books and the inevitable anticlimax for this one is beautiful.
Your luxury item & why
A computer solar powered - I don't need the Internet, but have always loved getting things to work.
6/11/20
Name of Castaway: Christine Macmillan
1 - Elgar Cello Concerto Reminds me of when I used to saw a cello in half in the school orchestra. The extent of my musicality! CLICK HERE
2 - Gerald Finzi 5 Bagatelles I love the fluidity & moods of the pieces. CLICK HERE
3 - G Faure Cantique de Jean Racine I first heard it at a friend's concert & I'm hooked.
CLICK HERE
4 - Christobal de Morales - Parce mihi domine ( Must be by Jan Garbarek & The Hilliard Ensemble) Album is "Officium" One of my Dad's favourites - soaring sax! CLICK HERE
5 - Phil Collins - Another day in Paradise Album "Other Sides" I've always liked his sound & unfortunately this track is still relevant today. (Homelessness). CLICK HERE
Book - If I can't cheat & take my Kindle, I'll go for "The Tartan Pimpernel" by Donald Caskie. I haven't read this in a long time & it's worth another go.
Luxury - Glasgow Tigers Speedway DVDs & player ( worked by solar power of course) ;-)
Christine Macmillan
Name of Castaway: Christine Macmillan
1 - Elgar Cello Concerto Reminds me of when I used to saw a cello in half in the school orchestra. The extent of my musicality! CLICK HERE
2 - Gerald Finzi 5 Bagatelles I love the fluidity & moods of the pieces. CLICK HERE
3 - G Faure Cantique de Jean Racine I first heard it at a friend's concert & I'm hooked.
CLICK HERE
4 - Christobal de Morales - Parce mihi domine ( Must be by Jan Garbarek & The Hilliard Ensemble) Album is "Officium" One of my Dad's favourites - soaring sax! CLICK HERE
5 - Phil Collins - Another day in Paradise Album "Other Sides" I've always liked his sound & unfortunately this track is still relevant today. (Homelessness). CLICK HERE
Book - If I can't cheat & take my Kindle, I'll go for "The Tartan Pimpernel" by Donald Caskie. I haven't read this in a long time & it's worth another go.
Luxury - Glasgow Tigers Speedway DVDs & player ( worked by solar power of course) ;-)
Christine Macmillan
Name
Barbara Normand
Email
barbarajnormand@gmail.com
Write in the box your 5 pieces of music & why
1. Classical - because I'm missing live concerts! Difficult to choose one item only. How about Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, preferably played by Nicola Benedetti, an SCO performance we missed in March, thanks to lockdown! CLICK HERE
2. Vivaldi's 'Gloria'. I'm missing singing with the Hutchie Choral Society and this is one of the many items we enjoyed singing. CLICK HERE
3. 'Thine be the Glory' - an uplifting Easter hymn. We're all sorry we can't sing in church. Our grandson George, then just 3, sang this at an Easter service last year in Edinburgh. For months afterwards he would say, 'Can we sing 'Thine be the Glory' again please Grandma.' CLICK HERE
4. Oscar Peterson, jazz pianist. We have a 3CD set called 'Piano Power'. I like it because it's piano, it's jazz and Oscar is Canadian! Missing going to jazz gigs. CLICK HERE
5. 'La Boheme' by Puccini. Not a happy story but beautiful music. CLICK HERE
Plus - anything played by Grace on her harp! It's always very moving and lovely. CLICK HERE
Your book & why
Only one book! Help! Just as well we have the Bible and Shakespeare!
I'll go for 'The Mirror and the Light' by Hilary Mantel. It's the adventures of Henry VIII with his multitude of wives and naughty escapades. Thomas Cromwell supervises all! I read this not too long ago but I need to revise the history. I's a good read.
Also, it's 882 pages so I think lit will keep me going for a few days!
Your luxury item & why
I'm choosing a picnic hamper with a hammock, a load of bottles of sparkly wine and a tub of cashew nuts. And maybe a sunhat. No need to explain why!
Barbara Normand
barbarajnormand@gmail.com
Write in the box your 5 pieces of music & why
1. Classical - because I'm missing live concerts! Difficult to choose one item only. How about Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, preferably played by Nicola Benedetti, an SCO performance we missed in March, thanks to lockdown! CLICK HERE
2. Vivaldi's 'Gloria'. I'm missing singing with the Hutchie Choral Society and this is one of the many items we enjoyed singing. CLICK HERE
3. 'Thine be the Glory' - an uplifting Easter hymn. We're all sorry we can't sing in church. Our grandson George, then just 3, sang this at an Easter service last year in Edinburgh. For months afterwards he would say, 'Can we sing 'Thine be the Glory' again please Grandma.' CLICK HERE
4. Oscar Peterson, jazz pianist. We have a 3CD set called 'Piano Power'. I like it because it's piano, it's jazz and Oscar is Canadian! Missing going to jazz gigs. CLICK HERE
5. 'La Boheme' by Puccini. Not a happy story but beautiful music. CLICK HERE
Plus - anything played by Grace on her harp! It's always very moving and lovely. CLICK HERE
Your book & why
Only one book! Help! Just as well we have the Bible and Shakespeare!
I'll go for 'The Mirror and the Light' by Hilary Mantel. It's the adventures of Henry VIII with his multitude of wives and naughty escapades. Thomas Cromwell supervises all! I read this not too long ago but I need to revise the history. I's a good read.
Also, it's 882 pages so I think lit will keep me going for a few days!
Your luxury item & why
I'm choosing a picnic hamper with a hammock, a load of bottles of sparkly wine and a tub of cashew nuts. And maybe a sunhat. No need to explain why!
Name
Alan Stewart
Email
ajs@hazliebrae.co.uk
Write in the box your 5 pieces of music & why
Stairway to Heaven, Led Zeppelin. Up until I heard this (1970) I thought music was "ok" but this really changed my views. Whenever I listen to my music collection on the iPod (still the original model) I always come back to this one. The changes in pace and mood really make the song. There is a really good interview with Jimmy Page in a BBC video (on You Tube) on what it is all about - even the "bustle in your hedgerow". CLICK HERE
Born to Run, Bruce Springsteen. This was my introduction to The Boss and he is the best live performer I have ever seen. The songs have real energy and you never tire of listening to them.
CLICK HERE
Comfortably Numb, Pink Floyd. There had to be a Floyd song in this and it was a tough choice between Comfortably Numb and Brain Damage. The guitar solo is fantastic, although oddly my mother never seemed to agree when it was coming at full volume from my bedroom. A band I never managed to see live.The one time I saw Roger Waters perform Dark Side of the Moon, he played Comfortably Numb in the second half; not quite David Gilmour but close enough.
CLICK HERE
Thick as a Brick, Jethro Tull. It took me a while to get into Jethro Tull but this is the one that did it. A lengthy piece, the full side of an album, with very clever lyrics. They (or at least what was left of them) played the Theatre Royal a few years ago and the whole concert was simply both sides of the album. CLICK HERE
As Tears Go By, Marianne Faithful. Possibly an odd choice compared to my others. Written for her in 1964 by Jagger and Richards. As she said, the Rolling Stones did a good cover of her song. A new version was included in her Negative Capability album in 2018 and is even better than the original. Her voice has improved with age. CLICK HERE
Your book & why
J R R Tolkein, The Lord of the Rings (the full trilogy, which is cheating but you can have it in the one book). I first read this about 50 years ago. I took it home from school on the Friday of the September weekend and did not appear out of my bedroom till the Sunday morning, having finished it. It is a book that you can read again and again - and lose yourself in. I was pleased when the films came out that my idea of an Orc was pretty much right.
Your luxury item & why
An iPad, with good wifi and an everlasting battery - and pre-loaded with the England-Scotland Calcutta Cup match at Twickenham in 1983.
The idea of being alone for me-time is appealing but too much of it would not be a good thing, so being able to keep in touch with the world would be the real luxury.
Alan Stewart
ajs@hazliebrae.co.uk
Write in the box your 5 pieces of music & why
Stairway to Heaven, Led Zeppelin. Up until I heard this (1970) I thought music was "ok" but this really changed my views. Whenever I listen to my music collection on the iPod (still the original model) I always come back to this one. The changes in pace and mood really make the song. There is a really good interview with Jimmy Page in a BBC video (on You Tube) on what it is all about - even the "bustle in your hedgerow". CLICK HERE
Born to Run, Bruce Springsteen. This was my introduction to The Boss and he is the best live performer I have ever seen. The songs have real energy and you never tire of listening to them.
CLICK HERE
Comfortably Numb, Pink Floyd. There had to be a Floyd song in this and it was a tough choice between Comfortably Numb and Brain Damage. The guitar solo is fantastic, although oddly my mother never seemed to agree when it was coming at full volume from my bedroom. A band I never managed to see live.The one time I saw Roger Waters perform Dark Side of the Moon, he played Comfortably Numb in the second half; not quite David Gilmour but close enough.
CLICK HERE
Thick as a Brick, Jethro Tull. It took me a while to get into Jethro Tull but this is the one that did it. A lengthy piece, the full side of an album, with very clever lyrics. They (or at least what was left of them) played the Theatre Royal a few years ago and the whole concert was simply both sides of the album. CLICK HERE
As Tears Go By, Marianne Faithful. Possibly an odd choice compared to my others. Written for her in 1964 by Jagger and Richards. As she said, the Rolling Stones did a good cover of her song. A new version was included in her Negative Capability album in 2018 and is even better than the original. Her voice has improved with age. CLICK HERE
Your book & why
J R R Tolkein, The Lord of the Rings (the full trilogy, which is cheating but you can have it in the one book). I first read this about 50 years ago. I took it home from school on the Friday of the September weekend and did not appear out of my bedroom till the Sunday morning, having finished it. It is a book that you can read again and again - and lose yourself in. I was pleased when the films came out that my idea of an Orc was pretty much right.
Your luxury item & why
An iPad, with good wifi and an everlasting battery - and pre-loaded with the England-Scotland Calcutta Cup match at Twickenham in 1983.
The idea of being alone for me-time is appealing but too much of it would not be a good thing, so being able to keep in touch with the world would be the real luxury.
Name of Castaway: Alan Irons
Choice of Music and Reasons
1. By Cool Siloam's Shady Rill sung by the Glasgow Orpheus Choir CLICK HERE
Although I am a native of Edinburgh my parents met in the Orpheus Choir and were married in Ibrox Parish Church
2. Ravel's Bolero by Berlin Philharmonic Conductor Pierre Boulez CLICK HERE
In my teens I played a lot of tennis and and after went to various houses and listened to music. This was played a lot!!
3. Andrea Bocelli singing Avez Verum Corpus by Mozart CLICK HERE
This inspired me to take singling lessons at the age of 70 from our own Avril McCusker albeit I got her to sign a non disclosure agreement before hand!
4. The Adatio of Spartacus and Phrygia by Adam Khacheturian. CLICK HERE
Brings back memories of watching the Onedin Line
5. Vitava [The Moldau] by Bedrich Smetana CLICK HERE
Following the river through Prague until it bursts into the Black Sea
5A followed by a wee extra short piece The swan from Carnival of the animals by Saint-Saens CLICK HERE
Wonderfully realistic
Choice of Book and Reason:
for my book I would like to take "in out Time" by Melvin Bragg. It is a set of 26 live broadcasts in the series covering "Black Holes" Darwin's "Theory of Revolution" and other deep subjects! Should keep me well occupied!
Choice of Luxury Item and Reason:
A major supply of oatmeal and salt together with perhaps an Ayrshire cow [for a supply of creamy milk] tied up to a palm tree.
Name of Castaway: Anne Nichol
Choice of Music:
1. Arrival of the Queen of Sheba by George Handel CLICK HERE
2. The Very Best of James Last. His orchestra from 1995 CLICK HERE
3. Moonlight Serenade for the best of Glen Miller and his orchestra. Been with me for as long as I can remember. CLICK HERE
4. The very best of Kenny Rogers from 1990. CLICK HERE
5. Happy Days by Andre Rieu issued in 2019 - very easy listening CLICK HERE
The choice covers very easy listening of light musical music over the pat 30 years.
Choice of Book & Reason
A book of Burn's writings together with a map of Scotland to reminisce all the wonderful places we spent family holidays, particularly on Mull and the Treshnish Isles.
Choice of Luxury Item & Reason
My special little soft cuddly smiling frog. The wee frog sits on a chair in my sitting room and looks looks after me. He must be some age now!
Choice of Music:
1. Arrival of the Queen of Sheba by George Handel CLICK HERE
2. The Very Best of James Last. His orchestra from 1995 CLICK HERE
3. Moonlight Serenade for the best of Glen Miller and his orchestra. Been with me for as long as I can remember. CLICK HERE
4. The very best of Kenny Rogers from 1990. CLICK HERE
5. Happy Days by Andre Rieu issued in 2019 - very easy listening CLICK HERE
The choice covers very easy listening of light musical music over the pat 30 years.
Choice of Book & Reason
A book of Burn's writings together with a map of Scotland to reminisce all the wonderful places we spent family holidays, particularly on Mull and the Treshnish Isles.
Choice of Luxury Item & Reason
My special little soft cuddly smiling frog. The wee frog sits on a chair in my sitting room and looks looks after me. He must be some age now!
Name of Castaway: Sheila Smith
Choice of Music:
1. Mario Lanza singing Ave Maria. Memory of seeing singing "Ave Maria" at the local cinema The George in Cathcart. CLICK HERE
2. Barbara Streisand singing "People" from Fannygirl playing the part of Fanny Bryce [Zeigfield Follies] CLICK HERE
3. Rachmaninov Piano Concerts No2. I got a record of this as a present form my 21st birthday from a school friend. CLICK HERE
4. Celtic Thunder Heritage singing "All God's Creatures Have a Place in the Choir". Memories as a 70 year old joining and having fun in a community choir. CLICK HERE
5. Beethoven's 7th Symphony. For my 16th Birthday I got tickets for the St Andrews Hall to watch my first orchestral concert. CLICK HERE
6 or 5th equal - Mozart's Clarinet Concerto. My late husband's favourite piece being a clarinet/saxophone player. CLICK HERE
My favourite book: Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice
My luxury Item: With all the heat and sand I would really need a shower to be able to see properly.
Name of Castaway: Seona MacGuire
Choice of Music:
1. Pavane for a Dead Infacnt by Maurice Rauel. A very peaceful and relaxing piece. CLICK HERE
2. Toccata & Fugue in D. Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach. Memories from our wedding and other major family occasions. CLICK HERE
3. Walking the Dog by George Gershwin. A really cheery and happy piece. CLICK HERE
4. The Lark Ascending by Vaughan Williams played by Nicola Benedetti. A beautiful piece played by an amazing talent. CLICK HERE
5. Westering Home performed by "The Corries". So many memories of holidays on Islay.
CLICK HERE
Choice of Book and Reason:
A Scots Quair by Lewis Grassic Gibbon. The Mearns Trilogy
Choice of Luxury Item & Reason:
Subscription to allow "The Herald" to be delivered daily. Mainly for the crosswords along with thesaurus, pencil and rubber.
Choice of Music:
1. Pavane for a Dead Infacnt by Maurice Rauel. A very peaceful and relaxing piece. CLICK HERE
2. Toccata & Fugue in D. Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach. Memories from our wedding and other major family occasions. CLICK HERE
3. Walking the Dog by George Gershwin. A really cheery and happy piece. CLICK HERE
4. The Lark Ascending by Vaughan Williams played by Nicola Benedetti. A beautiful piece played by an amazing talent. CLICK HERE
5. Westering Home performed by "The Corries". So many memories of holidays on Islay.
CLICK HERE
Choice of Book and Reason:
A Scots Quair by Lewis Grassic Gibbon. The Mearns Trilogy
Choice of Luxury Item & Reason:
Subscription to allow "The Herald" to be delivered daily. Mainly for the crosswords along with thesaurus, pencil and rubber.
Name of Castaway: Laura Robertson
Choice of Music:
1. The Lark Ascending Vaughan Williams. My very, very favourite piece. CLICK HERE
2. Beethoven 6th Symphony 'The Pastoral". Memories of mandy concerts at the concert Hall with the R.S.N.O. CLICK HERE
3. Scheherazade by Rimsky - Korsakov. Fast moving and tuneful. CLICK HERE
4. Out of Africa by John Barry. Wonderful film and very moving music. CLICK HERE
5. Max Bruch Concert No1 Opus 47 for Cello and Orchestra. Great piece to match his first violin Concerto. CLICK HERE
Choice of Book & Reason:
Castles in the Air by Lady Jean Fforde. Wonderful story of a young girl growing up in Buchanan Castle and Brodick Castle. (Daughter of the Duke of Montrose)
Choice of Luxury Item & Reason:
Protection from the elements - In this case the sun. (shade, sun cream etc)
Choice of Music:
1. The Lark Ascending Vaughan Williams. My very, very favourite piece. CLICK HERE
2. Beethoven 6th Symphony 'The Pastoral". Memories of mandy concerts at the concert Hall with the R.S.N.O. CLICK HERE
3. Scheherazade by Rimsky - Korsakov. Fast moving and tuneful. CLICK HERE
4. Out of Africa by John Barry. Wonderful film and very moving music. CLICK HERE
5. Max Bruch Concert No1 Opus 47 for Cello and Orchestra. Great piece to match his first violin Concerto. CLICK HERE
Choice of Book & Reason:
Castles in the Air by Lady Jean Fforde. Wonderful story of a young girl growing up in Buchanan Castle and Brodick Castle. (Daughter of the Duke of Montrose)
Choice of Luxury Item & Reason:
Protection from the elements - In this case the sun. (shade, sun cream etc)
Name of Castaway: Marjorie Walker
Choice of Music:
“Becoming” Michelle Obama’s Autobiography. Records many aspects of her time in the White House.
Choice of luxury item and reason:
An inflatable mattress - Must have decent sleeping capability.
Choice of Music:
- Any Beethoven Symphony - Played by the R.S.N.O. Maybe I could take all nine in a box set CLICK HERE
- Any piece of Scottish Country Dance Music played by Bobby McLeod erstwhile of the Mishnish Hotel Tobermory CLICK HERE
- The 23rd Psalm [Tune: Crimond] brings back memories of our time in China many, many years ago. CLICK HERE
- Unaccompanied Psalm music from the far north west of Scotland early twentieth century - This may be difficult to arrange. CLICK HERE
- Durand Piano Waltz - The only piece I ever mastered on the piano. CLICK HERE
“Becoming” Michelle Obama’s Autobiography. Records many aspects of her time in the White House.
Choice of luxury item and reason:
An inflatable mattress - Must have decent sleeping capability.
Name
Christine Higgison
Email
christinehiggison@btinternet.com
Write in the box your 5 pieces of music & why
My kind of music features Folk and Musical Theatre and my 5 pieces reflect this. I also have a vastly inflated sense of humour which I reckon you'd need if stuck on a Desert Island!!! All of these are amusing pieces. I hope you enjoy them too.
1 From their CD "At the drop of a hat" by Michael Flanders and Donald Swan - "The Hippopotamus Song". These guys were great entertainers and I enjoyed them on the radio before their programmes on television. CLICK HERE
2 "Kiss Me Kate" blends Shakespeare and music beautifully. As usual the wpman wins the contest and this song is a clever reflection of how the woman is always right!! Enjoy "I hate men! (I don't really - honest!) CLICK HERE
3 Barbara Dickson is a wonderful Scottish folk singerIt was difficult to choose a favourite as I like them all but I think her "Caravan Song" is one of the best. CLICK HERE
4 I've always been a fan of John Denver. He has lots of wonderful songs written by himself such as "Take me home Country Roads" which is what you might want if stuck on a desert island, though a boat would probably be better! CLICK HERE
5 My favourite singer and comedian is Glasgow's very own Billy Connolly. He always make me laugh. From his musical tour of Scotland i recommend "I wish I was in Glasgow" which I'd certainly be saying on a desert island! CLICK HERE
Your book & why
I love playing Bridge and read a lot of Bridge books. To keep me amused and not over using the brain, I'd like to take "The Bridge Adventures of Robin Hood by David Bird.
Your luxury item & why
I would definitely want a lap top computer with my favourite bridge programme - "Jack Bridge" - so I could continue to enjoy playing this wonderful game!
Christine Higgison
christinehiggison@btinternet.com
Write in the box your 5 pieces of music & why
My kind of music features Folk and Musical Theatre and my 5 pieces reflect this. I also have a vastly inflated sense of humour which I reckon you'd need if stuck on a Desert Island!!! All of these are amusing pieces. I hope you enjoy them too.
1 From their CD "At the drop of a hat" by Michael Flanders and Donald Swan - "The Hippopotamus Song". These guys were great entertainers and I enjoyed them on the radio before their programmes on television. CLICK HERE
2 "Kiss Me Kate" blends Shakespeare and music beautifully. As usual the wpman wins the contest and this song is a clever reflection of how the woman is always right!! Enjoy "I hate men! (I don't really - honest!) CLICK HERE
3 Barbara Dickson is a wonderful Scottish folk singerIt was difficult to choose a favourite as I like them all but I think her "Caravan Song" is one of the best. CLICK HERE
4 I've always been a fan of John Denver. He has lots of wonderful songs written by himself such as "Take me home Country Roads" which is what you might want if stuck on a desert island, though a boat would probably be better! CLICK HERE
5 My favourite singer and comedian is Glasgow's very own Billy Connolly. He always make me laugh. From his musical tour of Scotland i recommend "I wish I was in Glasgow" which I'd certainly be saying on a desert island! CLICK HERE
Your book & why
I love playing Bridge and read a lot of Bridge books. To keep me amused and not over using the brain, I'd like to take "The Bridge Adventures of Robin Hood by David Bird.
Your luxury item & why
I would definitely want a lap top computer with my favourite bridge programme - "Jack Bridge" - so I could continue to enjoy playing this wonderful game!
Name
Marco Gaudoin
Email
marco.gaudoin@btinternet.com
Write in the box your 5 pieces of music & why
5th: Streets of London, Ralph McTell: CLICK HERE
..because however bad things get, there are so many unfortunate people in this world and you have to be grateful for what you have, and then try and pay back some of that good fortune.
4th: The Prophet’s song, Queen: CLICK HERE
It’s wonderful to be asked to submit to Desert Island Discs because I’ve actually often thought about which original album (not a “best of..” compilation) I would take if I was to be marooned. It would have to be an album that I wouldn’t get bored of, and each time you play it, you hear something different, so it would be a toss-up between A Night at the Opera (Queen, 1975) and Aqualung (see my No. 2 choice).
Everyone is familiar with the rock opera of Bohemian Rhapsody but The Prophet’s song is actually far more theatrical and speaks of prophets not recognised in their own lands, cast as madmen and wandering in the wilderness. Sounds familiar?
3rd: Ode to Joy, Beethoven: CLICK HERE
I choose this, not because I am a Europhile (which I am), nor because Beethoven is my favourite composer (which he is) but because this is the music that plays when Alan Rickman opens the vaults of the Nakatomi Bank to steal what’s inside. His facial expressions are fantastic and he plays a brilliant villain; Bruce Willis just has to defeat him and his henchmen single-handed on Christmas Eve. Die Hard is one of the best shoot-‘em-up movies of all time ….and you thought I was erudite!
2nd: Wind Up, Jethro Tull: CLICK HERE https://youtu.be/TI0_oLQWXvQ
This is the last track of Aqualung (1971) and it is a fitting ending to a fantastic album. The whole album is about humankind’s failings at the individual level and at the macro level too. If you listen to Wind Up initially you might be offended but please take time to listen to the lyrics. It separates religion from God.
“When I asked this God a question, and by way of a reply, he said I’m not the kind you wind up on Sundays”. I think it sums up what Christianity ought to be about.
Aqualung would probably be the album I would take to a desert island, but after a week I would also probably be slitting my wrists because hearing about man’s inhumanity to man is so depressing!
1st: Piano man, Billy Joel: CLICK HERE https:
All my favourite songs are full of pathos, no matter that I consider myself a very positive and outward-looking person and this is probably my favourite individual song of all time. Piano man has some great jazz riffs and is wonderfully atmospheric. It speaks of unfulfilled ambition, camaraderie, a good night out but also profound loneliness, even when you are in a crowd of people.
Your book & why
Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen.
I only read this very recently. A friend gave it to me after I told her that I’d manfully struggled through many ‘classics’ and couldn’t fathom why they deserved that status. No matter that the language was a little difficult initially, it was an easy read and Elizabeth Bennet really was the original feminist!
Your luxury item & why
I’m not sure this should be classed as a “luxury” item but if my feet are cold, I can’t get to sleep ..and then I’m crabby the next day. Hence a hot water bottle ain’t so much a luxury but more of a necessity in the Gaudoin household!
Marco Gaudoin
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Write in the box your 5 pieces of music & why
5th: Streets of London, Ralph McTell: CLICK HERE
..because however bad things get, there are so many unfortunate people in this world and you have to be grateful for what you have, and then try and pay back some of that good fortune.
4th: The Prophet’s song, Queen: CLICK HERE
It’s wonderful to be asked to submit to Desert Island Discs because I’ve actually often thought about which original album (not a “best of..” compilation) I would take if I was to be marooned. It would have to be an album that I wouldn’t get bored of, and each time you play it, you hear something different, so it would be a toss-up between A Night at the Opera (Queen, 1975) and Aqualung (see my No. 2 choice).
Everyone is familiar with the rock opera of Bohemian Rhapsody but The Prophet’s song is actually far more theatrical and speaks of prophets not recognised in their own lands, cast as madmen and wandering in the wilderness. Sounds familiar?
3rd: Ode to Joy, Beethoven: CLICK HERE
I choose this, not because I am a Europhile (which I am), nor because Beethoven is my favourite composer (which he is) but because this is the music that plays when Alan Rickman opens the vaults of the Nakatomi Bank to steal what’s inside. His facial expressions are fantastic and he plays a brilliant villain; Bruce Willis just has to defeat him and his henchmen single-handed on Christmas Eve. Die Hard is one of the best shoot-‘em-up movies of all time ….and you thought I was erudite!
2nd: Wind Up, Jethro Tull: CLICK HERE https://youtu.be/TI0_oLQWXvQ
This is the last track of Aqualung (1971) and it is a fitting ending to a fantastic album. The whole album is about humankind’s failings at the individual level and at the macro level too. If you listen to Wind Up initially you might be offended but please take time to listen to the lyrics. It separates religion from God.
“When I asked this God a question, and by way of a reply, he said I’m not the kind you wind up on Sundays”. I think it sums up what Christianity ought to be about.
Aqualung would probably be the album I would take to a desert island, but after a week I would also probably be slitting my wrists because hearing about man’s inhumanity to man is so depressing!
1st: Piano man, Billy Joel: CLICK HERE https:
All my favourite songs are full of pathos, no matter that I consider myself a very positive and outward-looking person and this is probably my favourite individual song of all time. Piano man has some great jazz riffs and is wonderfully atmospheric. It speaks of unfulfilled ambition, camaraderie, a good night out but also profound loneliness, even when you are in a crowd of people.
Your book & why
Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen.
I only read this very recently. A friend gave it to me after I told her that I’d manfully struggled through many ‘classics’ and couldn’t fathom why they deserved that status. No matter that the language was a little difficult initially, it was an easy read and Elizabeth Bennet really was the original feminist!
Your luxury item & why
I’m not sure this should be classed as a “luxury” item but if my feet are cold, I can’t get to sleep ..and then I’m crabby the next day. Hence a hot water bottle ain’t so much a luxury but more of a necessity in the Gaudoin household!