A Dozen for the Desert Island

jon · Post by **jon** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 8:23 am

Here is my list:

The Hungry Years - Johnny Mathis

Start Me Up - The Rolling Stones

Music - John Miles

Die Nacht (song) - Richard Strauss

Look For Small Pleasures - Matt Monro

Now That The Sun Hath Veiled His Light (Evening Hymn) (solo song)- Purcell

I Live To Fall Asleep - Manic Street Preachers

Bella Mia Fammia Adio, Resta o Cara (concert aria) - Mozart

September - Earth, Wind and Fire

1st movement (piano part) of the Choral Fantasia - Beethoven

Bigmouth Strikes Again - The Smiths

In Der Fruhe (song) - Hugo Wolf

My overall choice if no other could be taken: Johnny Mathis, The Hungry Years.

I've tried to make the list varied, mindful that I would need a range of moods on the island. I realise not all of them may be familiar to everyone but the classical choices largely reflect my love of songs/music about night and the twilight, especially the Strauss, Purcell and Wolf, but I could have named any number of alternative pieces for this.

keithgood838 · Post by **keithgood838** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 12:22 pm

Hi Gray
My first love is Arsenal (also Matt's, I believe) because
we used to live within walking distance of the old Highbury
Stadium. My second allegiance is to my local Barnet FC
but I despair of them permanently languishing in the depths
of League Two. Alas, the club are the poor relations of
north London football and badly need the input of
a rich benefactor.
Keith

keithgood838 · Post by **keithgood838** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 12:32 pm

My thanks to Jon and Robert M for their Desert Island
selections; it is very interesting to note fellow members
musical preferences. Jon, I had never heard of the Purcell
solo song and I look forward to familiarising myself with it.
Robert, I agree with you about Matt's version of Maria -
it is magical and memorable.
Keith

ROBERT M. · Post by **ROBERT M.** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 10:35 pm

We don't seem to have L&H's top 12 list, or Marian from Kent's

and john, have you decided on your top choice yet

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 12:00 am

I am still trying to decide on mine-i had too many, so i tried to cut down, but I have landed up with even more !!

Gray · Post by **Gray** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 6:42 am

It's too tricky for me!
I am going to have one last push at compiling this list today.

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:16 am

Me too !!!

Miss Brown to You · Post by **Miss Brown to You** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 1:46 pm

I'll have a go at this...but you know my list could change from day to day!

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 2:42 pm

I think we are all in the same position, Sheila--my list has changed about 20 times so far--but it is always interesting to see what others come up with in their lists-there are usually a few surprises. !!

Lena & Harry Smith · Post by **Lena & Harry Smith** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 5:43 pm

I'll get nuckled down this weekend and see what i can do. I've got so many on my mind that i can think of.

paul jh · Post by **paul jh** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 5:55 pm

Gray wrote:Paul chose to visit York Minster rather than see the Leeds game, but I did show him the stadium whilst we were in Leeds on Monday
I couldn't visit Leeds without going to Mecca

You wouldn't believe Gray's build-up on the approach to the Elland Road Stadium.

But actually seeing it was a definite highlight of my time in Yorkshire.

paul jh · Post by **paul jh** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 12:42 am

Very interesting that Robert had Blue Nile on his list. Isn't this the Scottish group that releases an album very 20 years?

And the lead singer accompanied Sharleen Spiteri on Texas's song "Sleep" a few years ago?

I've heard of the Korgis, but know nothing of their music.

Nice to see Hugo Wolf and Richard Strauss on your list, Jon. But ... of all the music you know Jon you choose September (clearly one of Earth Wind and Fire's most mediocre recordings). I can see you taking Reasons, Fantasy, Side By Side, or That's The Way of the World, but September?

I am happy to see three Elgar selections on your list Keith. I wonder if Elgar will make my list?

I know I started this thread based on Marian's idea, but I'm finding it next to impossible to do this. I had twelve all ready when I was walking the streets of Manchester. But then new ideas came in Paris and then more on the plane home. So I'm now up to 18 or so. I'll think more about it over the weekend and try to whittle it down. And now Jon has told us we must choose one that we can't live without.

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 12:33 pm

Well here is my list at last--it has changed about a dozen times, and there are loads more that deserve to be on the list---but like every one else, I am sticking to 12.

In no particular order--

You had me from Hello Michael Ball
Beyond the Sea [live version] Bobby Darin
For all we know Ray Conniff
I'll know [live--ish] Barbra Streisand/Marlon Brando
Oh that feeling Johnny Mathis
The Rainbow Connection Karen Carpenter
I'll take Romance Matt Monro
Sunday in New York Bobby Darin
Tell me on a Sunday Denise Van Outen
That's the wayI've always heard it should be Jack Jones/Susan Geirge
Time after time Johnny Mathis
The way you look tonight Frank Sinatra

My one and only would be "Oh that Feeling" by Johnny Mathis, which most of you will not know--but every time I hear it, it takes me back to when I was a teenager-I had just started work, and was able to buy my own music--I was young and carefree, and had my whole life ahead of me-I just did not appreciate it then.

Gray · Post by **Gray** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 1:54 pm

Marian, I enjoyed reading your list and the words behind your one and only choice were very touching.

john · Post by **john** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 2:53 pm

Thanks for your list Marian, some great songs there, especially "The Rainbow Connection" by The Carpenters.