Monday 31 March 2014

Playlist:
Erma Franklin - Piece Of My Heart,
Paul Carrack - Ain't No Sunshine,
James Taylor - Carolina In My Mind,
Gladys Knight & The Pips - Help Me Make It Through The Night,
Jim Reeves - Distant Drums,
Wings - Band On The Run,
Herb Alpert - Rise,
Tony Christie - Is This The Way To Amarillo,
The Bluebells - Young At Heart,
Foreigner - Cold As Ice,
Pink - So What,
The Animals - We've Gotta Get Out Of This Place.

Saturday 29 March 2014

Playlist:
Tom Paxton - Jennifer's Rabbit,
Tom Paxton - My Lady's A Wild Flying Dove,
Patsy Reid - Lost In Green,
The Friel Sisters feat. Gearoid O'Maonaigh & Seamus O'Kane - Highland Reels, The Rosses Highland + The Jolly Tinker + Sailing Into Walpole's Marsh + Flowers of Red Hill
Sarah McQuaid - S'Anc Fuy Belha Ni Prezada,
Mumford & Sons - Whispers In The Dark,
Vamm - To The West,
John Williamson - Diggers Of The Anzac,
Martin Byrne - All The Little Boats,
Eddi Reader - Edinah,
Le Vent Du Nord - Lettre A Durham,
Emile Benoit - Christina's Dream + Tootsie Wootsie.

Thursday 27 March 2014

Playlist:
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Proud Mary,
Queen - Radio Ga Ga,
Duran Duran - Planet Earth,
Heatwave - Always & Forever,
Bay City Rollers - Dance Dance Dance,
Tanita Tikaram - Good Tradition,
Sam Brown - Valentine Moon,
Judith Durham - Catch The Wind,
The Waterboys - The Whole Of The Moon,
Genesis - Follow You, Follow Me,
Mariah Carey & Boyx II Men - One Sweet Day.

Wednesday 26 March 2014

Playlist:
Billy Fury - A Thousand Stars,
Will & Gareth - The Long And Winding Road,
Tom Jones - Sex Bomb,
Robert Plant - 29 Palms,
Buddy Holly - Oh Boy,
Peggy Lee - Mr. Wonderful,
Diana Ross - Chain Reaction,
Aerosmith - I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing,
Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Bring Me Down,
The Communards - Don't Leave Me This Way,
Edison Lighthouse - Love Grows,
Robbie Williams - Millennium.

Tuesday 25 March 2014

Playlist:
Madonna - Holiday,
The Police - Walking On The Moon,
The Marbles - Only One Woman,
Blink 182 - I Miss You,
Rolling Stones - Satisfaction,
The Fray - How To Save A Life,
Aretha Franklin - R.E.S.P.E.C.T.,
Elton John - Sacrifice,
Spandau Ballet - Gold,
All Saints - Pure Shores,
Paul & Paula - Hey Paula,
Elvis Presley - She's Not You,
Dion - The Wanderer.

Monday 24 March 2014

Playlist:
Village People - Y.M.C.A.,
Corinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records On,
Pete Seeger & Arlo Guthrie - Wabash Canonball ,
Samantha Fox - Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now,
Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars,
Rod Stewart - I Can't Deny It,
Robbie Williams - Feel,
Nancy Sinatra - Sugar Town,
The Corrs - Breathless,
Annie Lennox - Love Song For A Vampire,
Charlie Rich - The Most Beautiful Girl,
Lamar - It's Not That Easy.

The End of XP

Internet users will need to spend £0, £80 or £100 minimum after 8 April when Microsoft withdraws support for Windows XP.

Although there are many choices, the basic one is whether to upgrade an existing PC with a new operating system like GNU/Linux or Windows 7/8, or whether to buy a new machine altogether, with additional choices of Android, Chrome and Mac OSX as distinct possibilities.

If you read the April 2014 Which? magazine test results on current desktop PCs, you will find that Apple's iMac scores the highest in tests, with the Mac Mini in second place. In the laptop stakes, four different models of MacBook lead the field.

Often though, it comes down to budget and protecting ones investment. Many people still using Windows XP will have upgraded their screen to an LCD model at least, so why not find a way to keep using existing screen, mouse and keyboard? The good news is that many older PCs can be upgraded at zero software cost, by choosing a modern operating system like GNU/Linux. Ubuntu is one of the most popular current distributions, and for £0 plus a little quality time with your PC, it can be upgraded. Which?'s second favourite, the Mac Mini, also supports the use of standard screens, keyboards and mice. (Actually, that's why it is my personal favourite Mac, as I like a matt screen which the iMac and MacBooks do not have).

New PCs generally come with the new operating system installed, so that is a least hassle, but highest cost, upgrade route. New operating system licences for Windows 7 or 8 will cost around £80 or £100 respectively, and as many older PCs will not be of sufficient specification to run them, the GNU/Linux option begins to look very attractive.

Upgrade is imperative for users who want to keep using the 'net after 8 April, as, although Windows XP will not suddenly stop working, there will be no more vital security fixes periodically released by Microsoft. Historically, of all the operating systems, Windows is absolutely the one that needs continual upgrade as protection against the exploits of malicious hackers. As it now has in-built protection, finally catching up with GNU/Linux, Mac OSX, Android and all the other Unix-like systems, Windows 8 promises to be better, but oh dear, that interface.

Choices abound.

Saturday 22 March 2014

Playlist:
James J Turner - Take Your Soul,
Ross Ainslie & Jarlath Henderson,
John MacDonald - The Haughs Of Cromdale,
Chris Flegg - Where Do Buskers Go When It's Raining,
The McCalmans - Scotland's Story,
Pipedown - The Silver Mower,
The Spinners - Mary Ann,
Jeana Leslie & Siobhan Miller - Three Sailors,
Lau - The Stewarts,
Session A9 - Dig A Little Well For Zoe,
Barbara Dickson & Rab Noakes - (Don't Say) Money Doesn't Matter,
Johnny Coppin - The Brazier's Daughter.

Thursday 20 March 2014

Playlist:
The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again,
Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In The Dark,
Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder - Together In Electric Dreams,
Aqua - Dr. Jones,
Sam Brown - Valentine Moon,
Alexander Brothers - These Are My Mountains,
Dolly Parton - Love Is Like A Butterfly,
Laura Branigan - Gloria,
Leo Sayer - Moonlighting,
Small Faces - Lazy Sunday,
The Wurzels - Don't Look Back In Anger,
Everly Brothers - Bye Bye Love.

Wednesday 19 March 2014

Playlist:
The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow,
Lobo - I'd Love You To Want Me,
Simon & Garfunkel - The Boxer,
Europe - The Final Countdown,
Donovan - Why Do You Treat Me Like You Do,
The Beach Boys - Don't Worry Baby,
The Pointer Sisters - Automatic,
The Bay City Rollers - Keep On Dancing,
B-52's - Love Shack,
Dolly Parton - I Will Always Love You,
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Learning To Fly,
Boy George & Culture Club - Karma Chameleon.

Tuesday 18 March 2014

Playlist:
Chris Spedding - Motorbikin',
The Knack - My Sharona,
Geri Halliwell - Scream If You Wanna Go Faster,
T Rex - 20th Century Boy,
The Stray Cats - Rock This Town,
Sabrina Johnston - Peace [Brothers In Rhythm Edit],
Wilson Pickett - Land Of 1000 Dances,
Irene Cara - Flashdance, What A Feeling '95,
Vanessa Williams - Save The Best For Last,
Shola Ama - You Might Need Somebody,
T Rex - Metal Guru,
Village People - Go West.

Monday 17 March 2014

Playlist:
Ry Cooder - I Got Mine,
Showaddywaddy - Dancin' Party,
Billy Fury - When Will You Say I Love You,
Everything But The Girl - I Don't Want To Talk About It,
Westlife - Fool Again,
Gabrielle - Give Me A Little More Time,
Pet Shop Boys - Where The Streets Have No Name,
Nat King Cole - Unforgettable,
The Corrs - Breathless,
Boyzone - No Matter What,
Cher - Bang-Bang,
Kim Wilde - You Keep Me Hanging On.

Saturday 15 March 2014

Playlist:
Jennifer & Hazel Wrigley - The Deerness Mermaid + The Watchman's Polka,
Ewan McLennan - Joe Glenton,
Johnny Coppin - John Condon,
Ewan Maccoll (with Peggy Seeger) - The Monymusk Lads,
Dala - Still Life,
John Williamson - Prettiest Girl In The Kimberley,
The King's Singers - Auntie Beryl's New PC,
Johnny Coppin - Borderland,
Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham - Waltz For Father + Waltz After Olle Falk,
Martin Simpson - Never Any Good,
Pauline Alexander - Skipping Barefoot Through The Heather [Live At Glasgow Cathedral],
Johnny Coppin - Homeward.

Thursday 13 March 2014

Playlist:
Cliff Richard - Living Doll,
Queen - Killer Queen,
The Carpenters - Please Mr. Postman,
Counting Crows - Big Yellow Taxi,
David Essex - Silver Dream Machine,
Sam Brown - Valentine Moon,
The McCalmans - Leave Us Our Glens,
Marianne Faithful - Ballad Of Lucy Jordan,
Dire Straits - Twisting By The Pool,
The Rubettes - Juke Box Jive,
The Hugh Trousers Band - Living The Dream,
The Goombay Dance Band - Seven Tears.

Wednesday 12 March 2014

Playlist:
P P Arnold - The First Cut Is The Deepest,
Cilla Black - Anyone Who Had A Heart,
Blue Mink - Good Morning Freedom,
Wet Wet Wet - Love Is All Around,
Leif Garrett - I Was Made For Dancin'
Gordon Lightfoot - If You Could Read My Mind,
James Taylor - How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You,
The Jackson Five - I Want You Back,
The Nolan Sisters - I'm In The Mood For Dancing,
Blur - Country House,
Eternal - Don't You Love Me,
McFly - All About You,
Madonna - Papa Don't Preach.

Tuesday 11 March 2014

Playlist:
Bette Midler - Mambo Italiano,
Joe South - Games People Play,
Marmalade - Reflections Of My Life,
Madonna - Who's That Girl,
The Rolling Stones - Under Cover Of The Night,
Jimmy Somerville & Bronski Beat - Don't Leave Me This Way,
The Mindbenders - A Groovy Kind Of Love,
Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry, Be Happy,
Big Country - Look Away,
Chaka Khan - I'm Every Woman,
Thin Lizzy - Whiskey In The Jar.

Monday 10 March 2014

Playlist:
Joe Jackson - Is She Really Going Out With Him,
Tina Turner - Nutbush City Limits,
Barry White - You're The First, The Last My Everything,
UB40 - Sing Our Own Song,
Shakin' Stevens - Oh Julie,
Ronan Keating - When You Say Nothing At All,
Neneh Cherry - Buffalo Stance,
Madonna - American Pie,
The Jackson Five - Doctor My Eyes,
Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazelwood - Jackson,
Madison Avenue - Don't Call Me Baby.

Saturday 08 March 2014

Playlist:
Malinky - Yorkston Athletic,
The Unthanks - Nobody Knew She Was There,
Bill Jones - Bide,
Patsy Reid - The Baby Tune,
Tom Paxton - Wish I Had A Troubadour,
Calum Stewart & Lauren MacColl - Late To Slumber, Early To Rise + The Highlander Kissed His Mother,
Tommy Sands with Moya and Fionan Sands - The Song Sings On,
Donovan - Turquoise,
Ewan McLennan - Jamie Raeburn,
Ewan McLennan - Killyclare,
The Battlefield Band - Raigmore,
Saga - Waiting For Wages.

Thursday 06 March 2014

Playlist:
Johnny Nash - Wonderful World,
Manfred Mann - Ha! Ha! Said The Clown,
Same Brown - Valentine Moon,
The Human League - Don't You Want Me,
John Denver - Leaving On A Jet Plane,
Lulu - The Boat That I Row,
Katy Perry - Roar,
Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline,
Sally Oldfield - Mirrors,
Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs - Wooly Bully,
The Scaffold - Lily The Pink,
The Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancing,
Roy Orbison - Penny Arcade,
Blondie - Denis.

Wednesday 05 March 2014

Playlist:
Bruce Springsteen - Waitin' On A Sunny Day,
Anita Ward - Ring My Bell,
B*Witched - Roller Coaster,
Kim Wilde - Chequered Love,
David Essex - Tahiti,
Badfinger - No Matter What,
Eddy Grant - Electric Avenue,
Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson - I Know Him So Well,
Bee Gees - I Started A Joke,
Red Hot Chilli Peppers - By The Way,
Shirley & Company - Shame, Shame, Shame,
Madonna - Hung Up.

Tuesday 04 March 2014

Playlist:
The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk,
Madonna - Lucky Star,
Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star,
Elvis Presley - Don't,
Abba - Mamma Mia,
Neil Diamond - Song Sung Blue,
The Chiffons - My Boyfriend's Back,
Vivaldi - The Four Seasons,
Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mich & Tich - Zabadak!,
Womack & Womack - Teardrops,
Shakin' Stevens - Green Door,
Chris Rea - The Road To Hell (Part 2),
The Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger.

Monday 03 March 2014

Playlist:
Jimmy Justice - When My Little Girl Is Smiling,
Gary Moore & Phil Lynott - Parisienne Walkways,
Buddy Holly - Bo Diddley,
The Nolans - I'm In The Mood For Dancing,
Django Django - Storm,
Junior - Mama Used To Say,
Pilot - Magic,
Gerry & The Pacemakers - How Do You Do It,
Sweet - Alexander Graham Bell,
The Searchers - Needles And Pins,
Mud - Dynamite,
Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes - The Time Of My Life,
Boyzone - Baby Can I Hold You,
The Pointer Sisters - Jump (For My Love).

Saturday 01 March 2014

Playlist:
Eliza Carthy - The Miller And The Lass,
Chris Flegg - Beginnings And Endings,
Ewan McLennan - The Last Bird To Sing,
Jennifer & Hazel Wrigley - R Aim's Compliments To J Craigie + The Holm Band Tune,
Blazin' Fiddles - Mama, Come Let's Dance,
Allan Johnston - Tae The Beggin',
Dick Gaughan - Duke Street To Jericho,
Ewan McLennan - Reeling And Staggering + Napoleon Crossing The Alps,
Bob Dylan - The Levee's Gonna Break,
Celtic Fiddle Festival - Valse Du Chef De Gare (The Stationmaster's Waltz),
The Unthanks - Because He Was A Bonny Lad,
Tom Paxton - The Last Thing On My Mind.