Part two of my Christmas song odyssey - tunes that are perfect for Christmastime in the city. We have no sleigh-rides and often no snow, even in the northern hemisphere. Christmas In The City – Mary J. Blige: this reminds me of driving home from Lygon Street on a hot and steamy Christmas Eve night with Mena, the … Continue reading christmas in the city
culture & music
books I’ve read – a meme
I was copied in on a meme today, about books I’ve read. The list didn’t seem right to me: for example listing Hamlet by Shakespeare alongside the Complete Works didn't seem kosher in a BBC-originated list. So I sourced the original BBC Top 100 books in order of popularity (the public voted) and did that list … Continue reading books I’ve read – a meme
stevie wonder comes to town
Genius. Civil rights activist. Legend. Stevie Wonder came to town and we worshipped. I cannot believe I was in the same room as this giant. From the first bars of Master Blaster, his first track, to the very last notes, or the last song I was enthralled. He changed the lyrics of Master Blaster, swapping an … Continue reading stevie wonder comes to town
billy joel
Billy Joel came to town at the weekend, and Eileen, Kelvin, Mena and I went along (you didn't think Orlando came with us, did you?). The Rod Laver Arena was full: fifteen thousand fans, some of whom have been coming to see Billy Joel perform here for over thirty years. The concert was fantastic. From … Continue reading billy joel
Máiréad Doyle 