Monday 31 December 2012

Hogmanay Playlist:
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Listen To Her Heart
Cher - The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)
Louise - Let's Go Round Again
Tom Urie with Michelle McManus - Hold Me
Dixie Chics - Landslide
Pretenders, The - I Got You Babe
Judie Clay & William Bell - Private Number
Manfred Mann - Sha La La
Robert Palmer - I'll Be Your Baby Tonight
Double - Captain Of Her Heart
Van Morrison - Precious Time
Style Council - Groovin' (You're The Best Thing)
Rod Stewart & Tina Turner - It Takes Two
Nanci Griffith - I Wish It Would Rain
Kid Creole & The Coconuts - I'm A Wonderful Thing, Baby

Saturday 29 December 2012

Playlist:
Tommy Sands with Moya & Fionan Sands - Fields Of Daisies
Owen Hand - Musselburgh
Karen Matheson - Fac Thu Na Feidh
L Project - It Does Get Better
Barbara Dymock - The Beefcan Close
Spinners, The - Castles In The Air
Jock Tamson's Bairns - Donald Willie And His Dog
George Hamilton IV - A Bunch Of Mimes
Chris Flegg - Creatures Apart
Dala - Too Many Kittens
Leonard Cohen - Bird On The Wire
Alex Campbell - Round Cape Horn
Eliza Carthy - Follow The Dollar
Jennifer & Hazel Wrigley - The Trowie Dart + The Hen-Pen-Dirlo

Thursday 27 December 2012

Playlist:
Clodagh Rodgers - Jack In The Box
Roy Orbison - Pretty Woman
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising
Gallagher & Lyle - Heart On My Sleeve
Sam Brown - Valentine Moon
Clydesiders, The - Always Argyll
Manfred Mann - Oh No Not My Baby
Cars, The - My Best Friend's Girl
Tom Urie with Matthew McVarnis - Sweet Home Balhama
Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry
Kinks, The - Days
Drifters, The - Under The Boardwalk

Wednesday 26 December 2012

Boxing Day Playlist:
Katrina & The Waves - Walking On Sunshine
Christians, The - Harvest For The World
Janis Joplin - Try ( Just A Little Bit Harder)
Johnny Nash - Wonderful World
Manfred Mann - Oh No Not My baby
Toyah - It's A Mystery
Four Tops - Loco In Acapulco
Crystals, The - And Then He Kissed Me
East 17 - Stay Another Day
Atomic Kitten - The Tide Is High
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - I Second That Emotion
Herman's Hermits - No Milk Today
Bob Dylan - Blowing In The Wind

Tuesday 25 December 2012

Christmas Day Playlist:
Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton - If Teardrops Were Pennies
Brian Wilson - Good Vibrations
Shania Twain - I'm Gonna Getcha Good
Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well
Bob Dylan - Positively 4th. Street
UB40 - Kingston Town
Eurythmics - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
Cranberries, The - Linger
Dido - Christmas Day
Status Quo - Caroline
Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock

Monday 24 December 2012

Christmas Eve Playlist:
Jackson Five - The Love You Save
Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now
Gordon Lightfoot - If You Could Read My Mind
Avril Lavigne - Sk8er Boi
Bob Rivers & Twisted Radio - I Am Santa Claus
Donna Summer - I Feel Love
Motorhead - Louie Louie
Human League - Don't You Want Me
Ricky Martin - She Bangs
Tymes, The - Ms Grace
Roy Orbison - A Love So Beautiful
Moody Blues, The - Go Now

Saturday 22 December 2012

Playlist:
Sarah McQuaid - The Sun Goes On Rising
Jeana Leslie & Siobhan Miller - Midlothian Miners
Allan Johnston - Hey You
Coisir Ceann An Tuirc - A Pheigi A Ghraidh
Ceili Moss -  Miss Walsh's Fancy + Be Easy Rogue
Spinners, The - The Redemption Song
McCalmans, The - Lochs Of The Tay
Jock Tamson's Bairns - MacGregor Of Ruara + The King's House (Retreat Marches)
Steeleye Span - Gaudete
Eliza Carthy - The Snow It Melts The Soonest
Vatersay Boys - Tam Bain's Lum
John Williamson - Waratah Street
Saga - General Hill
Norman Mackay - Kenny Gillies Jigs

Thursday 20 December 2012

Playlist:
Rod Stewart - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
Billy Idol - Rebel Yell
Tiffany - I Think We're Alone Now
Military Wives - Wherever You Are
Elvis Presley - Way Down
Dr Hook - The Ballad Of Lucy Jordan
Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers - Little Saint Nick
Sam Brown - Valentine Moon
Seekers, The - Morningtown Ride
Ronettes, The - Frosty The Snowman
Frank Sinatra - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Wednesday 19 December 2012

Playlist:
Billy Idol - Hot In The City
Hermans Hermits - Years May Come, Years May Go
Bananarama - Really Saying Something
Men Without Hats - Safety Dance
Human League - (Keep Feeling) Fascination
Smokie - Living Next Door To Alice
Earth Wind & Fire - September
Lovin' Spoonful - Daydream
Kajagoogoo - Too Shy

Tuesday 18 December 2012

Playlist:
Middle Of The Road - Soley Soley
Ram Jam - Black Betty
Texas - Say What You Want
Carole King - You've Got A Friend
Glenn Frey - The Heat Is On
James J Turner - This Christmas
Animals - Bring It On Home To Me
Rolling Stones - Off The Hook
Christina Aguilera - Beautiful
Aswad - Shine
Snowy White - Bird Of Paradise
Beyonce & Shakira - Beautiful Liar

Monday 17 December 2012

Playlist:
Coasters, The - Little Egypt
Peter Andre - Mysterious Girl
Marc Cohn - Walking In Memphis
Tina Turner - I Don't Wanna Fight
Elvis Presley - Too Much
Marc Almond & Gene Pitney - Something's Gotten Hold Of My heart
Temptations, The - My Girl
Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich - Bend It
REM - Daysleeper
Bananarama - Love In The First Degree
Tommy Steele - Singing The Blues
Corinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records On
Who, The - I Can't Explain

Saturday 15 December 2012

Playlist:
Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Imbube
Van Morrison & The Chieftains - My Lagan Love
Tangle Eye - Home
John Williamson - A Number On My Back (The Wallaby Anthem)
Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band - Watts Cradle Song
Jock Tamson's Bairns - Tibbie Fowler
James J Turner - This Christmas
Eamon Friel with Mary Dillon - In For The Day
Eamon Friel with Mary Dillon - The Kingdom Of Love
Bob Dylan - Oxford Town
Norma Munro - Tiree Love Song
McCalmans, The - Back O' The Aisler
Joan Mills & Michael Raven - John  Whitehouse
Tommy Sands - Music Of Healing

Thursday 13 December 2012

Playlist:
Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You
Wet Wet Wet - Sweet Little Mystery
Wham! - Last Christmas
Abba - Does Your Mother Know
Adam Faith - Lonely Pup (In A Christmas Shop)
Belinda Carlisle  - Leave A Light On
Chris Rea - Driving Home For Christmas
Frankie Miller - Caledonia
Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas
Adele - Skyfall
Crystals, The - Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers
Buddy Holly - Everyday
Robbie Williams - Candy
Sam Browne - Valentine Moon
Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Power Of Love

Wednesday 12 December 2012

Playlist:
Shania Twain - Come On Over
David A. Stewart - Lily Was Here
Brian Fadden feat. Delta Goodrem - Almost Here
John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - Summer Nights
Four Seasons - Rag Doll
Samantha Fox - Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now
Frank & Nancy Sinatra - Somethin' Stupid
Connie Francis - Stupid Cupid
Dionne Warwick - Do You Know The Way To San Jose
Daniel Donnell & Mary Duff - Save Your Love
Robson & Gerome - I Believe
Ronan Keating - I Love It When We Do

Tuesday 11 December 2012

Playlist:
Del Shannon - Hats Off To Larry
Rubettes - Sugar Baby Love
Beatles - Strawberry Fields Forever
Al Green - Let's Stay Together
Erasure - Love To Hate You
Andreas Johnson - Glorious
Paul Simon - Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes
Brenda Lee - Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
Eternal feat. Bebe Winans - I Wanna Be The Only One
Pet Shop Boys - It's Alright
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet - Old Time Rock & Roll

Monday 10 December 2012

Playlist:
Billy Idol - Rebel Yell
Pretenders - Don't Get Me Wrong
Move, The - Fire Brigade
Lighthouse Family - Ain't No Sunshine
Patsy Cline - Bill Bailey Won't You Please Come Home
Bille Holiday - Georgia On My Mind
White Stripes - Seven Nation Army
Bad Company - Feel Like Makin' Love
Sam Cooke - Sad Moon
1910 Fruitgum Company - Simon Says
Jackson 5 - I'll Be There

Saturday 08 December 2012

Playlist:
Outside Track, The - The Hawk And The Crow
Unthanks, The - Nobody Knew She Was There
Hilary Bell - Jesse
Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band - Coventry Carol
Cathal Hayden - The Homeruler Hornpipe + Maud Miller's Reel
Chloe Hall - It's Not Too Late
John Williamson - You Come Back To Tassie
David Francey - Blue Heart Of Texas
Dala - The Great Escape
Calum Stewart & Lauren MacColl - Rise Ye Lazy Fellow
Spinners, The - No Tearie Jeremiah
Lou Rawls feat. Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Chain Gang
Bill Jones - Goin' Back

Truth is not final

 "Truth is not final but is continually and freshly revealed to all of us as our openness grows and our understanding deepens"

This belief is embodied in a book unexpectedly received in the post last week from a friend. Looking through it made me think - probably a good thing in itself. The book is a compilation of narrative, verse and art, from the words and pictures of 20th. century teachers Howard Brinton and Anna Cox Brinton.

Almost immediately upon opening it, the differences between illumination, illustration and collage become apparent. All are used liberally. The illustration and illumination do their jobs nicely, respectively conveying meaning concisely and drawing the eye to the narrative. On the other hand, the collages challenge the reader, with words and pictures intertwined in equal measure.

The book is entitled "A Quaker Marriage of Philosophy and Art". An apt description of its content, and for lovers of philosophy and art, a worthy addition to the library.

Thank you, Cathy.

(Ref.: ISBN 978-1-937768-12-6, Pendle Hill Publications)

Thursday 06 December 2012

Playlist:
Queen - Is This The World We Created
Brenda Lee - Baby Face
Pet Shop Boys - Was It Worth It
Jackson Five - I Want You Back
Desmond Dekker - Israelites
Cher - Just Like Jesse James
Sam Brown - Valentine Moon
Norma Munro - The Rose Of AllanDale
Deacon Blue - Real Gone Kid
Dead End Kids - Have I The Right
Dean Friedman - Ariel
Dolly Parton - 9 to 5

Wednesday 05 December 2012

Playlist:
Katrina & The Waves - Walking On Sunshine
Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting
Joe Tex - Ain't Gonna Bump No More
Westlife - Tonight
Turtles - Happy Together
Suzi Quatro - All Shook Up
Little Richard - Tutti Frutti
Three Tenors, The - O Sole Mio
Jose Carreras - Nessun Dorma
Suede - Trash
Gloria Estefan - Don't Wanna Lose You Now
Coast To Coast - (Do) The Hucklebuck
Jan & Dean - Little Deuce Coupe

Tuesday 04 December 2012

Playlist:
Carpenters, The - Please Mr. Postman
Melanie - Brand New Key
Billy Jo Spears - Fire And Rain
Will Young & Gareth Gates - The Long And Winding Road
Mud - Oh Boy
Cliff Richard - Lucky Lips
Stephen Stills - Love The One You're With
Beach Boys, The - Good Vibrations
Pogues, The, feat. Kirsty MacColl - Fairytale Of New York
Atomic Kitten - Ladies Night
Tina Charles - Dr. Love
Madonna - Borderline

Monday 03 December 2012

Playlist:
Suzi Quatro - Devil Gate Drive
Billy Ocean - Red Light Spells Danger
Minnie Ripperton - Lovin' You
Willie Nelson - Always On My Mind
Robert Palmer - Bad Case Of Loving You
Girls Aloud - Sound Of The Underground
Ralph McTell - Streets Of London
Paul Nicholas - Dancing With The Captain
Adamski & Seal - Killer
Kelly Osbourne feat. Ozzy Osbourne - Changes
Carpenters, The - Only Yesterday

Saturday 01 December 2012

Playlist:
Eddie Maguire - Spirit Of Gigha
Capercaillie - The Tree
Unthanks, The - Gan To The Kye
Dransfields, The - The Alchemist And The Pedlar
Tom Paxton - Wasn't That A Party
Dala - Good As Gold
John Williamson - Drover's Boy
Jeremy Taylor - Rasper Jell
James J Turner - This Christmas
Hilary James - A Song & A Jig For Good Measure
Fairport Convention - Wandering Man
Norman Mackay - Norwegian Tune