The song I do at karaoke
I don’t like karaoke, but if I’d had a few vodkas, I’d go for My Way by Frank Sinatra and absolutely smash it. I love the lyrics: “Regrets, I’ve had a few / But then again, too few to mention.” You know it’s going to be a crowd pleaser. I like the Robbie Williams version as well.
The best song to play at a party
Whenever I have people around, I’ll put on some Motown. It takes me back to family parties where my nan and mum would be dancing. Can’t Help Myself by the Four Tops is a great feeling of coming together. If you were wanting to feng shui the air in a room, a bar or a club, Motown makes you feel good.
The first song I fell in love with
The Drugs Don’t Work by the Verve. It has such dark lyrics, but such a sing-along tune, and makes me feel real emotion.
The song that changed my life
Get It On by T Rex has got that perfect mix of glam, lad and camp. There’s just something about the way Marc Bolan performs, and sings the sexiness of it. It makes you want to move, but the way he sings is so muted and understated. It’s still the most badass rock’n’roll tune ever.
The first single I bought
No Limit by 2 Unlimited, on cassette single, from Woolworths or HMV in Liverpool.
The song I secretly like but tell everyone I hate
Because I Got High by Afroman, which is another one from my childhood. I don’t know why that comes to mind. I was just going off instinct and that is what came into my head first. You must think I’m mental!
The song that makes me cry
I’ve definitely had moments when I’ve cried to For Your Lover, Give Some Time by Richard Hawley, because I’ve been going through a rough time, or a breakup or whatever. I think those lyrics are so relatable, so true. I’ve definitely had a moment like that on my own.
The best song to have sex to
I don’t really do that. Have I ever tried any of my music? No, I haven’t. I feel it’s all a bit Tom Cruise, do you know what I mean? But don’t tempt me!
The song I inexplicably know every lyric to
I got the Oasis …There and Then VHS for Christmas when I was 11, so I’m going to say Cigarettes and Alcohol.
The song I’d like played at my funeral
The Good Life by Billy Joel and Tony Bennett.
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