The Friday Music Shuffle (13th November 2026)

Oh God: welcome to the Friday 13th Music Shuffle. Unlucky for some, perhaps, but not you, dear reader, as we launch another music extravaganza.

Yes, ten songs chosen by my music device and I tell you what it has chosen. If you can stand the excitement, I ask – nay, beg -you to play/listen along. All you need do is click on the song title and turn your speakers up to 11.

You never know. You might find something you like. Then again …

Anyway – here goes.

1. California Dreamin’ by The Mamas and the Papas. Not a bad idea, as we go back to 1965 on a freezing autumn day. Gorgeous.
2. Nothin’ But You by The Lemon Twigs. What a great band they are. This from 2026’s Look For Your Mind! I’m a sucker for jingle-jangle guitars and harmonies.
3. My Sins Are My Savior (feat. Stromae) by Madonna. From her simply brilliant return to form in 2026, Confessions II.
4. I Believe (feat. TJ Davis) by Sash!  Banging Trance from the year of our Lord 2002.
5. Tunnel Of Love by Bruce Springsteen. Title track of the Boss’s 1987 long player and of course it’s great.
6. Keep Warm by Jinny. Some Italian House from 1991. Nice (video).
7. Army Of Clay by Belly. This is rather nice, from their 2018 long player Dove.
8. It’s A Dream by Neil Young. Just beautiful, from his excellent 2005 album Prairie Wind.
9. On My Own I Built A Bridge by Lindisfarne. I do love this cover of the old Rab Noakes song. I truly believe that Lindisfarne are among Britain’s finest bands.
10. Morning Final by Blue Öyster Cult. And finally this morning (sorry), a joint from the band’s 1976 LP Agents Of Fortune.

That’s all, folks! This week’s Desert Island Disc is, of course, It’s A Dream by Neil Young.

Hope you enjoyed that. I did.

Have a good week till next week.