I was working in Aylesbury when I fell in love with this song. Admittedly, I didn’t recall watching the video clip until recently for this blogpost. Daniel Merriweather is an Australian singer-songwriter (I always thought he was Irish) known for his soulful voice and emotive songwriting. His song “Red,” released in 2009, is a poignant […]
Eliza Doolittle is a British singer-songwriter celebrated for her catchy pop tunes and distinctive, playful vocal style. Her song “Pack Up,” released in 2010, became a breakout hit, known for its infectious melody and cheerful, upbeat vibe. The track, from her self-titled debut album, cleverly samples the chorus from the 1915 song “Pack Up Your […]
In the first few months of arriving in France, this song was playing on Virgin Radio and it soon made it’s way to my head. Adélaïde Chabannes de Balsac, known professionally by her stage name Adé, is a French musician and singer of several genres, including folk-pop. Previously a member of the French band Therapie Taxi, in 2022 […]
Back to songs that my kids influenced me on. This country song came from one of daughter’s previous school teacher and it grew on me. Jon Pardi, a prominent figure in contemporary country music, has captivated audiences with his authentic sound and relatable lyrics. His hit single “Dirt on My Boots” exemplifies his knack for […]
Another track that my son have been asking Spotify to stream. To be honest, I did not know this song but it made it to my playlist as more than likely my son is learning this song during music lessons. David Bowie’s “Starman,” released in 1972 as part of his iconic album The Rise and […]
This is one of the first songs I learnt to sing when I was a child thanks to my mother in particular. We used to have this karaoke machine installed in our house and Carpenters were on the tracklist. It recently came back to me because my song started singing this song and I suspect […]
This quirky quartet comes from Russia and unfortunately were unable to compete in Eurovision due to the contest being cancelled in 2020 during the pandemic. Formed in 2013, Little Big is not merely a band; they are a phenomenon, a riotous celebration of music, art, and unapologetic self-expression. Comprising members Ilya Prusikin, Sonya Tayurskaya, Anton […]
I never knew this was a Eurovision winner and never knew the name of the band but recognised the song. Brotherhood of Man is a British pop group formed in the late 1960s. The group originally consisted of Martin Lee, Lee Sheridan, Nicky Stevens, and Sandra Stevens. They gained popularity in the 1970s with their […]
Gina G, born Gina Mary Gardiner, is an Australian-British singer who gained international recognition for her participation in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1996. Representing the United Kingdom with her upbeat and catchy dance-pop song “Ooh Aah… Just a Little Bit,” Gina G captivated audiences and quickly became one of the most memorable contestants in […]
Riding on the Eurovision related acts, here are the team that placed 3rd but made a huge impact. t.A.T.u was a groundbreaking Russian pop duo formed in the early 2000s, consisting of singers Lena Katina and Yulia Volkova. They gained international fame with their controversial image and catchy pop tunes. In 2003, they represented Russia […]