Picking just eight records is an impossible task. Even 800 would be a problem for me, and doubtless others would feel the same.
Anyway, my first eight, are,
1. ' Myfanwy ' --- Morriston Orpheus. I was brought up in Morriston, so choosing them first up was quite an easy choice. The song is sublime.
2. ' Stardust ' --- Louis Armstrong. One of the greatest songs ever written, and the great man gives it his own special treatment.
3. ' If you are but a dream ' --- Frank Sinatra, Axel Stordahl, 1945 version. Can't be without Frank.
This is one of his lesser known recordings which I first heard in Woody Allen's film 'Radio Days'. Once heard it became my favourite Sinatra track.
4. ' Blueberry Hill ' --- Fats Domino. An all time classic.
5. ' More than this ' --- Roxy Music. First heard this when living/working in Thailand. So it takes me back to up country, open air disco, dancing with gorgeous Thai girl. If I close my eyes, I can still see her.
6. ' Begin the Beguine ' --- Artie Shaw. Another classic oldie.
7. ' Love don't live here anymore ' --- Jimmy Nail. Fantastic song, fantastic singing by The Geordie Boy. Self explanatory.
8. ' Without you ' --- Harry Nilsson. Brim full of meaning, if you know what I mean.
Unfortunately, am unable to produce the videos.
Well, I enjoyed that trip down memory lane.
Here's to the next eight.
