My first one would be this one by French singer Francoise Hardy.
Oh the nostalgia. I was 17, first love, I was working away for the season, met a gorgeous boy, we fell in love, (or fancied each other like mad) Circumstances beyond my control meant I moved from where we were working, to the other side of the country. This record came on the radio, all the words resonated with me so much, It felt like it had been written just for us.
Months later, I was back home, he came up unexpectedly to see me (he lived in London) ... the magic had gone. I had met someone else, who I stayed with for 7 years.
But the memories are still lovely.
Magica said
May 25 12:36 PM, 2025
Spirit in the Sky. Came out when I was in my teens, loved it then and still do.
As a Spiritualist I believe in spirit. I'm having this played at my funeral.
Vam said
May 25 12:51 PM, 2025
For me, it’s an old Italian song (sorry, folks!). Because of the lyrics, I often listened to it after my husband passed away. And yeah, much
Che vuole questa musica stasera, che mi riporta un poco del passato = What’s with this music tonight, which transports me back into some of the past.
Syl said
May 25 1:06 PM, 2025
Magica wrote:
Spirit in the Sky. Came out when I was in my teens, loved it then and still do.
As a Spiritualist I believe in spirit. I'm having this played at my funeral.
That one is very apt for a funeral, Mags, a happy song too...not that you want people to be cheerfully laughing and dancing in the isles, but going out with a smile is a nice thought.
Vam said
May 25 1:08 PM, 2025
… and this was our ‘first dance’ song on our wedding day…
Vam said
May 25 1:10 PM, 2025
Syl wrote:
Magica wrote:
Spirit in the Sky. Came out when I was in my teens, loved it then and still do.
As a Spiritualist I believe in spirit. I'm having this played at my funeral.
That one is very apt for a funeral, Mags, a happy song too...not that you want people to be cheerfully laughing and dancing in the isles, but going out with a smile is a nice thought.
Well yeah… (but I do get it).
Still…Stop that, Mags!
Syl said
May 25 1:19 PM, 2025
Vam wrote:
For me, it’s an old Italian song (sorry, folks!). Because of the lyrics, I often listened to it after my husband passed away. And yeah, much
Che vuole questa musica stasera, che mi riporta un poco del passato = What’s with this music tonight, which transports me back into some of the past.
I don't know that song, but I can see how the words would mean so much. If only we could revisit some of the happy past times with people who are no longer with us.
Don't apologise for posting Italian songs, some of their best music, when translated into English, have been some of the best-selling classics here.
Vam said
May 25 1:31 PM, 2025
😘 @ Syl - thanks for the reminder
Io che non vivo piu di un ora senza te = I, who can’t live more than an hour without you
-- Edited by Vam on Sunday 25th of May 2025 01:36:10 PM
Vam said
May 25 1:50 PM, 2025
Last one from me, before I spam this thread
Some songs are timeless. There’s a whole story for me to this song 😈 The ‘miracle’ was that I managed to stay upright in my heels. Until…I couldn’t 🤣
Anonymous said
May 25 2:47 PM, 2025
David Ackles, Down River. I want this for my funeral, well it's one of a few. It's a beautiful evocative song that captures the epitome of isolation in every chord. My mother introduced it to me. Elton John and Elvis Costello did a cover and I wasn't keen. Can't beat the orignal.
Magica said
May 25 3:23 PM, 2025
Vam wrote:
Syl wrote:
Magica wrote:
Spirit in the Sky. Came out when I was in my teens, loved it then and still do.
As a Spiritualist I believe in spirit. I'm having this played at my funeral.
That one is very apt for a funeral, Mags, a happy song too...not that you want people to be cheerfully laughing and dancing in the isles, but going out with a smile is a nice thought.
Well yeah… (but I do get it).
Still…Stop that, Mags!
Syl said
May 25 5:35 PM, 2025
I wouldn't put this on my desert island discs, but I do want it for my funeral.
Vam said
May 25 5:50 PM, 2025
That’s lovely, Syl. But seeing all this talk of funerals 😳 maybe I’ll ask for this at mine.
Then when everyone in the church is singing “You probably think this song is about you” - it will be about me!😎😂
-- Edited by Vam on Sunday 25th of May 2025 05:54:42 PM
Syl said
May 25 6:58 PM, 2025
Vam wrote:
That’s lovely, Syl. But seeing all this talk of funerals 😳 maybe I’ll ask for this at mine.
Then when everyone in the church is singing “You probably think this song is about you” - it will be about me!😎😂
-- Edited by Vam on Sunday 25th of May 2025 05:54:42 PM
Lol...but I think it was originally about Warren Beatty, I wonder if he will have it played at his funeral?
I also love this Billy Eilish song, very suitable to see someone off.
Magica said
May 25 9:24 PM, 2025
Syl wrote:
I wouldn't put this on my desert island discs, but I do want it for my funeral.
I've never heard this song Syl but it's beautiful!
Syl said
May 26 12:06 AM, 2025
Composed by Ennio Morricone from the film Once upon a time in the west.
Great film with haunting music.
Syl said
May 26 11:47 AM, 2025
Back to Desert Island Discs.
When I met my OH in the mid 70's. we had both been through difficult times. Anyway, I called a cab to get home one night, he turned up, winked at me...and that was it. We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary last November. One song that was very special, when we met, started going out, and married 18 months later, was...
-- Edited by Syl on Monday 26th of May 2025 11:48:20 AM
Magica said
May 27 1:32 PM, 2025
Syl wrote:
Back to Desert Island Discs.
When I met my OH in the mid 70's. we had both been through difficult times. Anyway, I called a cab to get home one night, he turned up, winked at me...and that was it. We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary last November. One song that was very special, when we met, started going out, and married 18 months later, was...
-- Edited by Syl on Monday 26th of May 2025 11:48:20 AM
Awwww x
Syl said
Jun 6 6:25 PM, 2025
This morning I heard Romesh Ranganathan on radio 4's Desert Island Discs....he is a really interesting and funny man. Apart from being a stand-up comedian, actor and presenter, he now hosts The Weakest Link, and does it brilliantly.
What would you choose, and why?
My first one would be this one by French singer Francoise Hardy.
Oh the nostalgia. I was 17, first love, I was working away for the season, met a gorgeous boy, we fell in love, (or fancied each other like mad) Circumstances beyond my control meant I moved from where we were working, to the other side of the country. This record came on the radio, all the words resonated with me so much, It felt like it had been written just for us.
Months later, I was back home, he came up unexpectedly to see me (he lived in London) ... the magic had gone.
I had met someone else, who I stayed with for 7 years.
But the memories are still lovely.
As a Spiritualist I believe in spirit. I'm having this played at my funeral.
For me, it’s an old Italian song (sorry, folks!). Because of the lyrics, I often listened to it after my husband passed away.
And yeah, much
Che vuole questa musica stasera, che mi riporta un poco del passato = What’s with this music tonight, which transports me back into some of the past.
That one is very apt for a funeral, Mags, a happy song too...not that you want people to be cheerfully laughing and dancing in the isles, but going out with a smile is a nice thought.
… and this was our ‘first dance’ song on our wedding day…
Well yeah… (but I do get it).
Still…Stop that, Mags!
I don't know that song, but I can see how the words would mean so much. If only we could revisit some of the happy past times with people who are no longer with us.
Don't apologise for posting Italian songs, some of their best music, when translated into English, have been some of the best-selling classics here.
😘 @ Syl - thanks for the reminder
Io che non vivo piu di un ora senza te = I, who can’t live more than an hour without you
-- Edited by Vam on Sunday 25th of May 2025 01:36:10 PM
Last one from me, before I spam this thread
Some songs are timeless. There’s a whole story for me to this song 😈 The ‘miracle’ was that I managed to stay upright in my heels. Until…I couldn’t 🤣
I wouldn't put this on my desert island discs, but I do want it for my funeral.
That’s lovely, Syl. But seeing all this talk of funerals 😳 maybe I’ll ask for this at mine.
Then when everyone in the church is singing “You probably think this song is about you” - it will be about me!😎😂
-- Edited by Vam on Sunday 25th of May 2025 05:54:42 PM
Lol...but I think it was originally about Warren Beatty, I wonder if he will have it played at his funeral?
I also love this Billy Eilish song, very suitable to see someone off.
I've never heard this song Syl but it's beautiful!
Great film with haunting music.
Back to Desert Island Discs.
When I met my OH in the mid 70's. we had both been through difficult times. Anyway, I called a cab to get home one night, he turned up, winked at me...and that was it.
We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary last November.
One song that was very special, when we met, started going out, and married 18 months later, was...
-- Edited by Syl on Monday 26th of May 2025 11:48:20 AM
Awwww x
This morning I heard Romesh Ranganathan on radio 4's Desert Island Discs....he is a really interesting and funny man. Apart from being a stand-up comedian, actor and presenter, he now hosts The Weakest Link, and does it brilliantly.