It’s time to let the music play at random in my Friday morning iPod shuffle!
1. This Old Guitar by Neil Young. Not a bad start for a Friday shuffle with the odd hint of Harvest Moon and Ben Keith’s pedal steel.
2. Just Lose it by Eminem. Seriously. I like Master Mathers.
3. Ebony and Ivory by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder. A musical low point in the careers of two of the greatest musicians of all time. Still, they sing nicely.
4. Shoot To Thrill by AC/DC (live). Time to wake up the neighbours!
5. Serendipity by Tom Middleton. And after AC/DC, it’s time to pour out a coffee, close my eyes and dream of the white island.
6. Heart of the matter by Don Henley. “There are people in your life who’ve come and gone. They let you down and hurt your pride. Better put it all behind you; life goes on.You keep carrying that anger, it’ll eat you inside.” Still think Henley incredibly underrated as a songwriter and wordsmith.
7. Photographs (you are taking now) by Damon Albarn. Pared back Damon, honest as the day is long. Everyday Robots. Gorgeous.
8. Cash Machine by Hard Fi. Too good too soon and the band have never been able to get near Stars of CCTV. Hard to beat is hard to beat but this is pretty damn good.
9. Tell Me Why by the Beatles. Has there ever been a more perfect album than A Hard Day’s Night? All killer, no filler.
10. Hello Goodbye by the Beatles. I’m in our living room with my mum, listening to our huge radiogram, waiting for the new Beatles single to be played. And there it is. There was nothing like waiting for a new Beatles song and they never disappointed.
