I was tagged by Sam on FaceBook regarding music and Desert Island Discs. Anyway here’s my own list.
- Everybody’s Talkin’ – Harry Nilsson
- Uncertain Smile – The The
- Feeling Good – Nina Simone
- (I’m Always Touched) By Your Presence Dear – Blondie
- Town Called Malice – The Jam
- Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn’t've) – Buzzcocks
- Sugar Finney – Everything But The Girl
- Missing Words – The Selecter
In reserve I would go for either Strawberry Switchblade’s Since Yesterday, Big Sound Authority’s This House or The Smiths’ This Charming Man (Ok…I am being very greedy!!) Kinda mellow list as lying on a beach on a desert island I would want nice relaxing and calm music. Also these are favourites of mine and elicit memories and meanings. If I could sneak in a downtempo LP (“Long player” to the uninitiated) then it would be Zero 7. Nice snooze in a hammock listening to these melodies on a peaceful island. Along with my camera, books Nikon D5000: From Snapshots to Great Shots, and any practical textbook on surviving on a desert island. I would also bring the teddy bear I was given when I went into hospital aged 6 for an operation on my eyes. Been with me ever since….
Anyone else want a go?!?!
Brilliant list mate!! I forgot about Nina Simone but then again I never cheated and crammed a couple of stand-ins in too lol
I nearly thought about taking my book on Building Huts and Treehouses I had as a kid, but thought better of it as one only needs to cobble together one shelter before getting bored and wanting a lie-down while reading summat else. I’m not surprised you’re taking your camera – you would have a wonderful record of your time chilling on your desert island. We can dream eh??? xx
Cheers Sam!!
Indeed we can dream of escaping to a nice island somewhere free from ConDems, cuts and neoliberalism….