01) “River” – Terry Reid.
The title track from a flawless album by this American folk artist. I don’t know much about him but a dear friend of mine put me onto this many years ago. Cherished it ever since.
02) “How Can I Love You” – Eleanore Mills.
An absolutely outstanding soul record, possibly my favourite by a female vocalist. Her voice just gets to you. You can hear the heartbreak in her voice. Stunning.
03) “Say” – Cat Power.
This is a very personal one for me and my other half: it was what we were listening to when we first met. It’s from an album called Moon Pix which for me is still her best record.
04) “Beat Bop” – Rammelzee Vs K. Rob.
Listening to it recently, it still sounds fresh today and still way ahead of anything in the genre. The production is breathtaking. The best hip hop record ever made.
05) “In A Rut” – The Ruts.
The Ruts will always have a special place in my heart. I grew up in an area called Hayes which is where the band were from. For me they were up there with The Clash. A timeless punk song.
06) “You’ve Got To Have Freedom” – Pharoah Sanders.
A real gem of a jazz dance tune and one of the first that started me off on being an obsessive jazz collector. Pure spirituality.
07) “You Are Everything” – Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye.
There are really no words to describe this but just to say that it reminds me of my Mum. A record I have loved as long as I can remember.
08) “Drums Not Dead” – The Liars.
New to me, but I just can’t get enough of this New York band. A stunning album of drones, textures and beautiful songs.
09) “Sur Une Nappe De Restaurant” – Jacques Dutronc.
A big record in our house. French psyche funk. My family know all the words.
10) “All The World Loves Lovers” – Prefab Sprout.
I have a soft spot for this band. This is from an album called Jordan, their Monumental come back. Songwriting on another level.
