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Sunday Music: Champion the Wonder Horse

Posted on March 3, 2024 by nicdempsey

Last night Liza Tarbuck played this. Now I have it stuck in my head. The back story is that I used to watch it with my dad on the Saturdays that Mum was working and Dad used to sing it … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music: Loretta Lynn and Willie Nelson – Lay Me Down

Posted on November 13, 2022 by nicdempsey

Loretta Lynn died recently and they played this on ‘Last Words’ and it’s so pretty

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Sunday Music: The Duckworth Lewis Method – Jiggery Pokery

Posted on March 6, 2022 by nicdempsey

Shane Warne died on Friday. This felt appropriate..

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Sunday Music: The Who – Pinball Wizard

Posted on February 20, 2022 by nicdempsey

Last week, I had a conversation with one of the grown up godchildren and they told me that when they listen to ‘I Saw Her Standing There’ by the Beatles, it makes them think about their grandad, their dad and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music: You Should Probably Leave – Chris Stapleton

Posted on June 27, 2021 by nicdempsey

I love Chris Stapleton, so does my mother (she loves a man with a beard). This is just, look I’ve been on both sides of this song, I think a lot of people have..

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Sunday Music: Misheard lyrics

Posted on October 13, 2019 by nicdempsey

Today is my Aunt Jude’s birthday and tomorrow is my brother’s birthday, so this post is in their honour Jude is a great Cliff Richard fan (I am not) but Ben’s mishearing of this song is my favourite. He was … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music: Blue Christmas – Willie Nelson

Posted on December 23, 2018 by nicdempsey

I was all set to do Blue Christmas by Elvis but realised that I’d already done it. (go and have a listen!) I stand by my assessment that it’s the best version but I’m also quite fond of the Willie Nelson … Continue reading →

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Earworm

Posted on December 17, 2014 by nicdempsey

Yesterday was the first day of Hanukkah* and this has been going through my head on a loop since Ma mentioned it! You’re welcome! *why are there so many different ways of spelling it? Hanukkah, Chanukah, Chanukkah?

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2013 Christmas Songs

Posted on November 11, 2013 by nicdempsey

Because I was sick from Tuesday and had a very quiet and boring weekend. With the exception of the Grace@xx service and Ma coming over for lunch I did very little so a weekend update seems silly. While Ma was … Continue reading →

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#Resound11: Theme Songs

Posted on December 5, 2011 by nicdempsey

Think about this past year. Is there a song that you’ve heard that has really struck a chord, one that has spoken to you? Maybe there’s a song that goes along with your one word for 2011. Maybe there is … Continue reading →

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