The final blog of this decade. Bloody Nora, you think about it in hindsight and its gone so quick! Part two of my big review - my year.
January was meant to kickstart a brilliant year, but really didn't. I had no-one to spend it with, and it really was a piss poor month.
February was Charlie. Yes, I was 'in love' as I have told you all before. Valentines Day was spent alone again - like the last 6 years. And I was really down.
March was another January - depressed and down. Not great, but I had moved to Lizzy, and everything seemed okay when I spoke to her
April brought my 16th birthday! I was now legal to smoke, and do..... other things. Lovely! And exam leave was imminent - so revision began...
May was only really half a month - because the first half was all Lizzy and revision. Lizzy probably did do the right thing - not that I realised at the time.
June brought a little package of love for me. Isobel wandered on into my life, and everything became all smiles! Exams took over the next month, and then our 10-week summer started!
July brought 25 days with Isobel. 25 whole days. Yes, I did count. There are small green dots everywhere on the days I see her!
August brought one of the best summer holidays I've ever been on. Constant Twittering with Isobel while sitting on a beach in San Diego - lovely. A brilliant holiday really!
September brought a new chapter to my life - sixth form. Suits, lessons that I want to do, free periods. Now that was a good month!
October - everything went down the pan. Yes, the stress got to me, and everything was horrible. Arguments everywhere, and it wasn't a good month. I didn't need to go to Formby, but had to. Wasn't good. Worst month of the year.
November made everything alright. School was good again, I hit my 3,000th Tweet, and everything with Isobel seemed good! The month was good, and 2009 began to draw to a close.
December was by a living mile, the best month, never mind of the year - of the decade. Snow for 2 weeks, loads of time with Isobel, a job with an income, a brilliant Christmas and a great New Year. Presents were perfect, and just what I wanted.
What a year!
Best. Year. Ever.
Bring on 2010! Happy New Year everyone!
Thursday 31 December 2009
Wednesday 30th December 2009 - 2000s
I'm calling it the 2000s, not the Noughties! They come later!
Well, tomorrow, this decade comes to a close. The first decade closure I've lived through - last time it was all about the millenium!
So, today is the first of two review blogs - today is all about this decade. And don't worry, it won't be particularly long! Just enough to cover each year within the last 10.
So then, here goes nothing!
2000 was a big year politically. George Bush came to power (and lost the country in a few days...) and Vladimir Putin arrived as President of Russia. It was also the year of the Sydney Olympics, the biggest Olympiad so far in the history of time.
Big Brother started on British TV, starting a mass cult following.
2001 was the year of terrorism. It all kicked off this year - starting in China, the big one happening in America, and then finally on a plane going to the Carribbean in November. 9/11 led to the war in Afghanistan, and ultimately led to George Bush being hated.
Pop Idol starts the reality music revolution in the UK, with 24 premiering in the US.
2002 began with the Euro becoming the standard monetary currency in 15 of Europe's countries. Since then, it has risen to 16, with more countries widely expected to join as they enter the EU. The Bali bombings also happened - seeing a theme happening here...?
American Idol becomes one of the biggest shows in the US, and The X-Files (finally, in my opinion) finishes.
2003 was a year of optimism, being crushed by a lot of cynicism. Starting with the tragedy of the Columbia shuttle disaster, the Iraq war also kicked off - making Bush the most hated man on Earth, very quickly followed by Blair. Hu Jintao arrived in China as President, and the iPod well and truly took hold of the world.
The last This Is Your Life is on in Britain! I remember it too! The final installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy became the highest grossing film of the decade, claiming over $1.1b in revenue.
2004 was a year of hope. Staring with the Madrid bombings, things got a lot better, with Putin getting another term, the Athens Olympics, and the largest expansion of the EU - with 10 new members. But Boxing Day was the biggest catastrophe of modern times, with the Asian Tsunami.
Lost and Desperate Housewives start, and Friends finishes with an audience of over 50 million.
2005 was the year the Pope died. It was quickly followed by the 7/7 bombings in London - which massively affected me. Hurricane Katrina killed thousands in Louisiana, and was another massive Bush boo-boo.
Doctor Who is relaunched in the UK, and Prison Break is launched in the US. The 50th Eurovision Song Contest takes place as well! God I love Eurovision.
2006 was a relatively quiet year, with the only big worldwide event being the North Korea missile test.
HDTV becomes a regular in British households, and Top of the Pops leaves British airwaves for the last time.
2007 also was a very quiet year, but at the very end, Benazir Bhutto was assassinated before being elected President of Pakistan.
The Celebrity Big Brother series suffers a massive racism backlash, and the writers strike hits major US TV networks.
2008 made up for the last 2 years. Myanmar suffered masses of landslides, killed over 140,000 people. Dmitry Medvedev replaced Putin as President of Russia, while Putin became PM. A big earthquake happened in China, killing nearly 70,000, and the South Ossetia war took place in August. The biggest, and best Olympics took place in Beijing, and then, it started. The credit crunch kicks off with the collapse of Lehman Brothers and Northern Rock. Then, just as we get to the end of a very busy year, Obama wins the US Election, finally defeating Bush and sending him to retirement.
2009 began with Obama's inauguration, followed by some disasters - the Italian earthquake, and the Australian bushfires. The swine flu pandemic never turned into a pandemic, and Michael Jackson died in June, leading to worldwide outpour. I'll go through my year tomorrow!
So, THE NOUGHTIES, Wednesday 30th December 2009, and teh last 10 years, are yours!
Well, tomorrow, this decade comes to a close. The first decade closure I've lived through - last time it was all about the millenium!
So, today is the first of two review blogs - today is all about this decade. And don't worry, it won't be particularly long! Just enough to cover each year within the last 10.
So then, here goes nothing!
2000 was a big year politically. George Bush came to power (and lost the country in a few days...) and Vladimir Putin arrived as President of Russia. It was also the year of the Sydney Olympics, the biggest Olympiad so far in the history of time.
Big Brother started on British TV, starting a mass cult following.
2001 was the year of terrorism. It all kicked off this year - starting in China, the big one happening in America, and then finally on a plane going to the Carribbean in November. 9/11 led to the war in Afghanistan, and ultimately led to George Bush being hated.
Pop Idol starts the reality music revolution in the UK, with 24 premiering in the US.
2002 began with the Euro becoming the standard monetary currency in 15 of Europe's countries. Since then, it has risen to 16, with more countries widely expected to join as they enter the EU. The Bali bombings also happened - seeing a theme happening here...?
American Idol becomes one of the biggest shows in the US, and The X-Files (finally, in my opinion) finishes.
2003 was a year of optimism, being crushed by a lot of cynicism. Starting with the tragedy of the Columbia shuttle disaster, the Iraq war also kicked off - making Bush the most hated man on Earth, very quickly followed by Blair. Hu Jintao arrived in China as President, and the iPod well and truly took hold of the world.
The last This Is Your Life is on in Britain! I remember it too! The final installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy became the highest grossing film of the decade, claiming over $1.1b in revenue.
2004 was a year of hope. Staring with the Madrid bombings, things got a lot better, with Putin getting another term, the Athens Olympics, and the largest expansion of the EU - with 10 new members. But Boxing Day was the biggest catastrophe of modern times, with the Asian Tsunami.
Lost and Desperate Housewives start, and Friends finishes with an audience of over 50 million.
2005 was the year the Pope died. It was quickly followed by the 7/7 bombings in London - which massively affected me. Hurricane Katrina killed thousands in Louisiana, and was another massive Bush boo-boo.
Doctor Who is relaunched in the UK, and Prison Break is launched in the US. The 50th Eurovision Song Contest takes place as well! God I love Eurovision.
2006 was a relatively quiet year, with the only big worldwide event being the North Korea missile test.
HDTV becomes a regular in British households, and Top of the Pops leaves British airwaves for the last time.
2007 also was a very quiet year, but at the very end, Benazir Bhutto was assassinated before being elected President of Pakistan.
The Celebrity Big Brother series suffers a massive racism backlash, and the writers strike hits major US TV networks.
2008 made up for the last 2 years. Myanmar suffered masses of landslides, killed over 140,000 people. Dmitry Medvedev replaced Putin as President of Russia, while Putin became PM. A big earthquake happened in China, killing nearly 70,000, and the South Ossetia war took place in August. The biggest, and best Olympics took place in Beijing, and then, it started. The credit crunch kicks off with the collapse of Lehman Brothers and Northern Rock. Then, just as we get to the end of a very busy year, Obama wins the US Election, finally defeating Bush and sending him to retirement.
2009 began with Obama's inauguration, followed by some disasters - the Italian earthquake, and the Australian bushfires. The swine flu pandemic never turned into a pandemic, and Michael Jackson died in June, leading to worldwide outpour. I'll go through my year tomorrow!
So, THE NOUGHTIES, Wednesday 30th December 2009, and teh last 10 years, are yours!
Tuesday 29th December 2009 - Echo
Today is a bit late, and a bizarre one too. An album I thought I would hate having heard the previews, but I actually really like. ECHO gets today.
I loved Leona's first album, and was really excited for this one. But then I heard the previews, and it was crossed off my Christmas list. Opened my stocking Christmas Day, and I had it there. My heart sank - no SuBo, but bloody Leona.
I listened to it and realised what a massive mistake I'd made.
The album has a few crap ones, yes. But songs like 'Happy', 'Brave', and 'My Hands' make up for every second. Just a brilliant follow up.
ECHO, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 29th December 2009.
I loved Leona's first album, and was really excited for this one. But then I heard the previews, and it was crossed off my Christmas list. Opened my stocking Christmas Day, and I had it there. My heart sank - no SuBo, but bloody Leona.
I listened to it and realised what a massive mistake I'd made.
The album has a few crap ones, yes. But songs like 'Happy', 'Brave', and 'My Hands' make up for every second. Just a brilliant follow up.
ECHO, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 29th December 2009.
Monday 28 December 2009
Monday 28th December 2009 - Millenium Bug
It seems weird that its 10 years ago since the apprehension towards the MILLENIUM BUG kicked off. Funny, in hindsight, but bloody scary back then.
It was meant to kill off all computers - so all power, gas and electricity lines went down. It would also cut the nuclear arms timers off, so we would have nuclear bombs going off everywhere, ending in worldwide catastrophe.
But hey, we live! Y2K reminds me on the Mayan 2012 prophecy - lots of people believe it (me included) but it might not happen. All very scary!
MILLENIUM BUG, Monday 28th December 2009 (and the last 10 years - cos we won! Ha!) is yours.
(P.S. Psssst - keep it to yourselves, but New Years Eve is already sorted blog wise!)
It was meant to kill off all computers - so all power, gas and electricity lines went down. It would also cut the nuclear arms timers off, so we would have nuclear bombs going off everywhere, ending in worldwide catastrophe.
But hey, we live! Y2K reminds me on the Mayan 2012 prophecy - lots of people believe it (me included) but it might not happen. All very scary!
MILLENIUM BUG, Monday 28th December 2009 (and the last 10 years - cos we won! Ha!) is yours.
(P.S. Psssst - keep it to yourselves, but New Years Eve is already sorted blog wise!)
Sunday 27th December 2009 - Pandora
Following on from last night, today is something money can buy. Money I don't have.
Tonight we spent some time at a friend's birthday party, and once everyone came back from the pub, they compared PANDORA bracelets. Now I think they actually look quite nice, but only once you've got a fair bit on them. So I had a look in to them - its £55 for a standard silver bracelet, or $50, depending where you get it! Then its £20/$20 for each charm, so you could easily rack up a massive bill. And thats only the silver one, never mind the gold.
So I've started to plan for Bubble's birthday. She knows, so this won't be a surprise for her! I'm very tempted, so I'm gonna do some hunting!
PANDORA, Sunday 27th December 2009 is yours.
Tonight we spent some time at a friend's birthday party, and once everyone came back from the pub, they compared PANDORA bracelets. Now I think they actually look quite nice, but only once you've got a fair bit on them. So I had a look in to them - its £55 for a standard silver bracelet, or $50, depending where you get it! Then its £20/$20 for each charm, so you could easily rack up a massive bill. And thats only the silver one, never mind the gold.
So I've started to plan for Bubble's birthday. She knows, so this won't be a surprise for her! I'm very tempted, so I'm gonna do some hunting!
PANDORA, Sunday 27th December 2009 is yours.
Saturday 26th December 2009 - Hollister
I got a lovely HOLLISTER shirt yesterday, and I went for a hunt on their website. Now, if money was no object, I'd have spent an absolute bomb on it!
It was a nice white shirt with green pinstripes, and now I've found a really nice hoodie, and loads of shirts I like. Jeans, some polo shirts - yes, the list goes on. But unfortunately, money is an object!
Today was my last day at work - so now now income coming in. So will have to start off with the CV hunt all over again - my least favourite job ever. How ironic - job.
But hopefully, now I've found things I want, I can decide that that is the ultimate goal. To have enough money to buy nice clothes. We scrape by as a family, whereas a lot of people I know flaunt what they have. I hate it, because I know that yes, we can have treats every now and then, but we can't have them every day of the year.
Anyway, HOLLISTER, you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 26th December 2009.
It was a nice white shirt with green pinstripes, and now I've found a really nice hoodie, and loads of shirts I like. Jeans, some polo shirts - yes, the list goes on. But unfortunately, money is an object!
Today was my last day at work - so now now income coming in. So will have to start off with the CV hunt all over again - my least favourite job ever. How ironic - job.
But hopefully, now I've found things I want, I can decide that that is the ultimate goal. To have enough money to buy nice clothes. We scrape by as a family, whereas a lot of people I know flaunt what they have. I hate it, because I know that yes, we can have treats every now and then, but we can't have them every day of the year.
Anyway, HOLLISTER, you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 26th December 2009.
Friday 25 December 2009
Friday 25th December 2009 - Isobel Murray
Before I start, I must wish every single one of you a very Merry Christmas!
Today is the end of a lot of things – the run-up to Christmas, my Top 50 list, but also the wait for a blog for a very special person. Someone who should have the year dedicated to them, not just today. Today is the 25th December, and today, our Day Dedicatee is ISOBEL MURRAY.
Now Isobel, as many of you will know, is my girlfriend. She’s made me a very happy man over the last 6 months. And I can sense that this blog is going to be very like the one for Nana – very listy. So I do apologise.
I got very depressed for about 6 months between last Christmas and the beginning of June – I did contemplate suicide at one point. (Needless to say, I didn’t go ahead. Duh.) But one day that sticks in my mind is the 16th May – the day of the Eurovision Song Contest, and the day I met Isobel Claire Murray. This day would change my life.
I didn’t know it at this point, but a week or so later, I would find myself ‘in love’ with her best friend, Lizzy. I was down and out, and the only thing that made my day a little bit brighter was Lizzy. But over the next few days, I found myself drawn towards Isobel. As a friend, but I was strangely enticed. We agreed to meet up on 8th June, two days after the suicide fiasco.
We chatted at length – we both decided to give up on love with our respected lovers – me with Lizzy, her with Billy. It was an odd day – we sat in Starbucks for a good hour just talking about it all. The only person I’ve ever felt at ease with talking about it. And I knew then that maybe, just maybe, this was HER. I felt really dirty thinking that at the time – I hadn’t NOT fancied anyone since the Christmas before. And the fact that my head was now telling me that here was another one to add to the list didn’t help. But this was different.
I couldn’t stop thinking about her. She just popped up in every thought. And we spent the next day texting, and I finally plucked up enough courage to ask her out on the evening of 9th June. During Holby City – I remember sitting with a big smile on my face!
And over the next 6 months, we’ve gone from strength to strength, and she really is perfect. We had our perfect summer, in which Isobel was worried that the start of school would ruin what we have. She was wrong – as we had our perfect school term. We’ve had the perfect Christmas, and now we’re going to have the perfect 2010.
It sounds silly, being only 16, and having only been going out for 6 months, but I love her. The definition for love is ‘a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person’, and this is very true. I now can’t see myself without Isobel – everything revolves around her. And thats the way it will stay, because it ain’t broke, so why fix it?! I’ve loved every second of being with her, and will love every future second.
So, ISOBEL MURRAY, here is your surprise Christmas present. You’re having one of the most important days of the year dedicated to you. Oh, and just for the record, I’ve just told over half the world that I love you. And nothing’s going to change that!
ISOBEL MURRAY, you are the Day Dedicatee for Friday 25th December 2009.
ADAM’S TOP 50 SONGS
So, this is it. We’ve gone through my Top 48, and now we’re down to the final 2 (I’m doing a Dermot on X Factor – I’m gonna milk it for all its worth...)
Millions of songs to choose from, 24 days, 2 months planning. 48 songs have gone before you, and this is it. Who will come second, and who will win the coveted first? Ladies and gentlemen, here are the results.
#2 – JOHN LEGEND – SHOW ME
Just missing out, but an absolutely incredible song. John Legend never really became particularly mainstream, but if you’ve heard his voice you will want more and more. The first album was good, the third album was alright but the second album is possibly the best album of the decade. I love this song, it just sums him up for me. A beautiful arrangement, with his silky smooth vocals over the top. Just a stunning, stunning track.
So, the winner is this...
#1 – THE BEATLES – LET IT BE
It was a tossup between this and ‘Hey Jude’, but with my one song per artist rule, it has to be this one. If you read the lyrics, without any music, it still is just as astonishing. How a band, known for their upbeat harmonies, can create such a majestic piece of music. The song is just mind-bending – probably one of the most famous in the world. To be honest, if you’ve never heard it, you’ve never lived. This is the best song ever written, ever composed, and ever sung. And they are the reasons this is my favourite song of all time.
So, for the final time, here is the full list
#50 - Faithless - Insomniac
#49 - Travis - Dear Diary
#48 - Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
#47 - Fleetwood Mac - Albatross
#46 - Prince - Purple Rain
#45 - Whitney Houston - I Have Nothing
#44 - Marvin Gaye - What's Going On?
#43 - Coldplay - Square One
#42 - Roberta Flack - Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?
#41 - Muse - Supermassive Black Hole
#40 - Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
#39 - Mamas & Papas - California Dreamin'
#38 - The Three Tenors - Happy Christmas/War Is Over
#37 - Dido - White Flag
#36 - ABBA - The Winner Takes It All
#35 - Madonna - Hung Up
#34 - Paul Simon - You Can Call Me Al
#33 - Oasis - Songbird
#32 - Avenue Q - Everyone's A Little Bit Racist
#31 - Kylie Minogue - Can't Get You Out Of My Head
#30 - Corinne Bailey Rae - Call Me When You Get This
#29 - Norah Jones - Come Away With Me
#28 - Frank Sinatra - That's Life
#27 - Paolo Nutini - New Shoes
#26 - Carrie Underwood - Before He Cheats
#25 - Shakira ft. Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
#24 - Take That & LuLu - Relight My Fire
#23 - Johnny Cash - Desperado
#22 - Ray LaMontagne - Be Here Now
#21 - Seal - Kiss From A Rose
#20 - Rufus Wainwright - Release The Stars
#19 - Britney Spears - Toxic
#18 - Dmitry Shostakovich - Jazz Suite: Waltz No. 2
#17 - Bruce Springsteen - John Henry
#16 - Paul McCartney - Dance Tonight
#15 - Keane - The Iron Sea
#14 - The Shanghai Restoration Project - The Bund
#13 - Ella Fitzgerald - Summertime
#12 - Chet Baker - My Funny Valentine
#11 - Michael Jackson - Earth Song
Happy Christmas to each and every single one of you!
Today is the end of a lot of things – the run-up to Christmas, my Top 50 list, but also the wait for a blog for a very special person. Someone who should have the year dedicated to them, not just today. Today is the 25th December, and today, our Day Dedicatee is ISOBEL MURRAY.
Now Isobel, as many of you will know, is my girlfriend. She’s made me a very happy man over the last 6 months. And I can sense that this blog is going to be very like the one for Nana – very listy. So I do apologise.
I got very depressed for about 6 months between last Christmas and the beginning of June – I did contemplate suicide at one point. (Needless to say, I didn’t go ahead. Duh.) But one day that sticks in my mind is the 16th May – the day of the Eurovision Song Contest, and the day I met Isobel Claire Murray. This day would change my life.
I didn’t know it at this point, but a week or so later, I would find myself ‘in love’ with her best friend, Lizzy. I was down and out, and the only thing that made my day a little bit brighter was Lizzy. But over the next few days, I found myself drawn towards Isobel. As a friend, but I was strangely enticed. We agreed to meet up on 8th June, two days after the suicide fiasco.
We chatted at length – we both decided to give up on love with our respected lovers – me with Lizzy, her with Billy. It was an odd day – we sat in Starbucks for a good hour just talking about it all. The only person I’ve ever felt at ease with talking about it. And I knew then that maybe, just maybe, this was HER. I felt really dirty thinking that at the time – I hadn’t NOT fancied anyone since the Christmas before. And the fact that my head was now telling me that here was another one to add to the list didn’t help. But this was different.
I couldn’t stop thinking about her. She just popped up in every thought. And we spent the next day texting, and I finally plucked up enough courage to ask her out on the evening of 9th June. During Holby City – I remember sitting with a big smile on my face!
And over the next 6 months, we’ve gone from strength to strength, and she really is perfect. We had our perfect summer, in which Isobel was worried that the start of school would ruin what we have. She was wrong – as we had our perfect school term. We’ve had the perfect Christmas, and now we’re going to have the perfect 2010.
It sounds silly, being only 16, and having only been going out for 6 months, but I love her. The definition for love is ‘a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person’, and this is very true. I now can’t see myself without Isobel – everything revolves around her. And thats the way it will stay, because it ain’t broke, so why fix it?! I’ve loved every second of being with her, and will love every future second.
So, ISOBEL MURRAY, here is your surprise Christmas present. You’re having one of the most important days of the year dedicated to you. Oh, and just for the record, I’ve just told over half the world that I love you. And nothing’s going to change that!
ISOBEL MURRAY, you are the Day Dedicatee for Friday 25th December 2009.
ADAM’S TOP 50 SONGS
So, this is it. We’ve gone through my Top 48, and now we’re down to the final 2 (I’m doing a Dermot on X Factor – I’m gonna milk it for all its worth...)
Millions of songs to choose from, 24 days, 2 months planning. 48 songs have gone before you, and this is it. Who will come second, and who will win the coveted first? Ladies and gentlemen, here are the results.
#2 – JOHN LEGEND – SHOW ME
Just missing out, but an absolutely incredible song. John Legend never really became particularly mainstream, but if you’ve heard his voice you will want more and more. The first album was good, the third album was alright but the second album is possibly the best album of the decade. I love this song, it just sums him up for me. A beautiful arrangement, with his silky smooth vocals over the top. Just a stunning, stunning track.
So, the winner is this...
#1 – THE BEATLES – LET IT BE
It was a tossup between this and ‘Hey Jude’, but with my one song per artist rule, it has to be this one. If you read the lyrics, without any music, it still is just as astonishing. How a band, known for their upbeat harmonies, can create such a majestic piece of music. The song is just mind-bending – probably one of the most famous in the world. To be honest, if you’ve never heard it, you’ve never lived. This is the best song ever written, ever composed, and ever sung. And they are the reasons this is my favourite song of all time.
So, for the final time, here is the full list
#50 - Faithless - Insomniac
#49 - Travis - Dear Diary
#48 - Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
#47 - Fleetwood Mac - Albatross
#46 - Prince - Purple Rain
#45 - Whitney Houston - I Have Nothing
#44 - Marvin Gaye - What's Going On?
#43 - Coldplay - Square One
#42 - Roberta Flack - Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?
#41 - Muse - Supermassive Black Hole
#40 - Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
#39 - Mamas & Papas - California Dreamin'
#38 - The Three Tenors - Happy Christmas/War Is Over
#37 - Dido - White Flag
#36 - ABBA - The Winner Takes It All
#35 - Madonna - Hung Up
#34 - Paul Simon - You Can Call Me Al
#33 - Oasis - Songbird
#32 - Avenue Q - Everyone's A Little Bit Racist
#31 - Kylie Minogue - Can't Get You Out Of My Head
#30 - Corinne Bailey Rae - Call Me When You Get This
#29 - Norah Jones - Come Away With Me
#28 - Frank Sinatra - That's Life
#27 - Paolo Nutini - New Shoes
#26 - Carrie Underwood - Before He Cheats
#25 - Shakira ft. Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
#24 - Take That & LuLu - Relight My Fire
#23 - Johnny Cash - Desperado
#22 - Ray LaMontagne - Be Here Now
#21 - Seal - Kiss From A Rose
#20 - Rufus Wainwright - Release The Stars
#19 - Britney Spears - Toxic
#18 - Dmitry Shostakovich - Jazz Suite: Waltz No. 2
#17 - Bruce Springsteen - John Henry
#16 - Paul McCartney - Dance Tonight
#15 - Keane - The Iron Sea
#14 - The Shanghai Restoration Project - The Bund
#13 - Ella Fitzgerald - Summertime
#12 - Chet Baker - My Funny Valentine
#11 - Michael Jackson - Earth Song
#10 - AMY WINEHOUSE - BACK TO BLACK
#9 - ELBOW - STARLINGS
#8 - YANN TIERSEN - COMPTINE D'UN AUTRE ETE: L'APRES-MIDI
#7 - MARIAH CAREY - CAN'T TAKE THAT AWAY
#6 - BEYONCE - AT LAST
#5 - U2 - BEAUTIFUL DAY
#4 - MELODY GARDOT - BABY I'M A FOOL
#3 - CARL ORFF - O FORTUNA
#2 - JOHN LEGEND - SHOW ME
#1 - THE BEATLES - LET IT BE
Happy Christmas to each and every single one of you!
Thursday 24 December 2009
Thursday 24th December 2009 - The Book Thief
Here's one I didn't expect to be doing on Christmas Eve!
THE BOOK THIEF has suddenly become my new favourite book - and I haven't even read it. I have it tucked away in work to buy with some vouchers on Boxing Day, and it sounds brilliant. A book written from the perspective of death - looks amazing. Lots of people asking about it today, so I assume its becoming a film. But looks really good!
THE BOOK THIEF, Thuesday 24th December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#4 - MELODY GARDOT - BABY I'M A FOOL
Discovered her this time last year, literally. Her voice just warms me up, this album is one of my favourites of all time. So glad to find her a few months before she got commercial, because I got a few months just to listen to her without hearing her everywhere. This song is so so true, and I love this to absolute pieces.
#3 - CARL ORFF - O FORTUNA
Just missed out on the top 2! My favourite piece of classical music, this has the typical build up to just a sublime, scary, inspiring end. One of the most famous pieces of music of all time, this still gives me goosebumps. Just a quick note - never use it as an alarm. It's like the Grim Reaper coming to wake you up.
THE BOOK THIEF has suddenly become my new favourite book - and I haven't even read it. I have it tucked away in work to buy with some vouchers on Boxing Day, and it sounds brilliant. A book written from the perspective of death - looks amazing. Lots of people asking about it today, so I assume its becoming a film. But looks really good!
THE BOOK THIEF, Thuesday 24th December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#4 - MELODY GARDOT - BABY I'M A FOOL
Discovered her this time last year, literally. Her voice just warms me up, this album is one of my favourites of all time. So glad to find her a few months before she got commercial, because I got a few months just to listen to her without hearing her everywhere. This song is so so true, and I love this to absolute pieces.
#3 - CARL ORFF - O FORTUNA
Just missed out on the top 2! My favourite piece of classical music, this has the typical build up to just a sublime, scary, inspiring end. One of the most famous pieces of music of all time, this still gives me goosebumps. Just a quick note - never use it as an alarm. It's like the Grim Reaper coming to wake you up.
Wednesday 23rd December 2009 - Present Exchange
It'll have to be a quick one as I'm running out of battery!
Today was the big PRESENT EXCHANGE between myself, Willby, George, Eiben and Isobel. Been a brilliant day. We had a laugh tonight, and work was great - making over £10,000 profit. Brilliant work.
Sorry, that really is short! PRESENT EXCHANGE, Wednesday 23rd December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#6 - BEYONCE - AT LAST
This version is just incredible. Didn't expect to fall in love with it as much as I did, but the simplicity of the lyrics just makes this song an amazing listen. The version by Mrs Jay-Z was used at Obama's inauguration, and I watched it over and over again on YouTube. Brilliant.
#5 - U2 - BEAUTIFUL DAY
Now this is another one I love. A very simple message, portrayed in typical U2 form. Heavy guitar playing, heavy drums, heavy Irish vocals. Nope, none are in here. But this song is just part of their incredible comeback. Love this record, and the lyrics are just like a book. Incredible.
Today was the big PRESENT EXCHANGE between myself, Willby, George, Eiben and Isobel. Been a brilliant day. We had a laugh tonight, and work was great - making over £10,000 profit. Brilliant work.
Sorry, that really is short! PRESENT EXCHANGE, Wednesday 23rd December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#6 - BEYONCE - AT LAST
This version is just incredible. Didn't expect to fall in love with it as much as I did, but the simplicity of the lyrics just makes this song an amazing listen. The version by Mrs Jay-Z was used at Obama's inauguration, and I watched it over and over again on YouTube. Brilliant.
#5 - U2 - BEAUTIFUL DAY
Now this is another one I love. A very simple message, portrayed in typical U2 form. Heavy guitar playing, heavy drums, heavy Irish vocals. Nope, none are in here. But this song is just part of their incredible comeback. Love this record, and the lyrics are just like a book. Incredible.
Wednesday 23 December 2009
Tuesday 22nd December 2009 - Christmas Presents
Well, another bloody late blog! Sorry!
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS between me and Isobelw were exchanged today - and they were brilliant. We had such a good day because of them.
I won't tell you what was bought, because they were all very eprsonal and wouldn't make sense if put on here! But they were brilliant - all the presents had a different meaning and it was really nice!
Plus we had about 4 miles of wrapping paper strewn through my room - now that looked awful.
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, Tuesday 22nd December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#8 - YANN TIERSEN - COMPTINE D'UN AUTRE ETE: L'APRES-MIDI
My favourite piece of standard classical music. From one of my favourite films, 'Amelie', it fits the moment in the film it appears. It has such a simple theme, but creates some incredible sounds with the chords it makes. Just an incredible, spine-tingling piece of music.
#7 - MARIAH CAREY - CAN'T TAKE THAT AWAY
My favourite recording artist of all time, and she's only #7! This song was just something I kinda found out of the blue. I was having a bit of a shit period in life, and this song just seemed to sum up everything. A relation to the lyrics rather than the song. Still makes me feel all emotional!
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS between me and Isobelw were exchanged today - and they were brilliant. We had such a good day because of them.
I won't tell you what was bought, because they were all very eprsonal and wouldn't make sense if put on here! But they were brilliant - all the presents had a different meaning and it was really nice!
Plus we had about 4 miles of wrapping paper strewn through my room - now that looked awful.
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, Tuesday 22nd December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#8 - YANN TIERSEN - COMPTINE D'UN AUTRE ETE: L'APRES-MIDI
My favourite piece of standard classical music. From one of my favourite films, 'Amelie', it fits the moment in the film it appears. It has such a simple theme, but creates some incredible sounds with the chords it makes. Just an incredible, spine-tingling piece of music.
#7 - MARIAH CAREY - CAN'T TAKE THAT AWAY
My favourite recording artist of all time, and she's only #7! This song was just something I kinda found out of the blue. I was having a bit of a shit period in life, and this song just seemed to sum up everything. A relation to the lyrics rather than the song. Still makes me feel all emotional!
Monday 21 December 2009
Monday 21st December 2009 - 100
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY EVERYONE!
Yes, today marks the 100th blog posted. I didn't imagine that, on 14th September, we'd have had so much fun with this thing! We've had 28 retweets, 1 massive argument, countless comments in school, 12 international readers, and we're only 100 days in!
Its a big week for 100's if I'm honest. The blog is 100 posts old today, and Isobel and I are 200 days old on Boxing Day. All good!
So yes, thankyou everyone. Thankyou for keeping this all going. You all talking about it and getting others to talk about the blog makes everything seem okay in the world.
One last plea - please please please give it a go. Day Dedicate you day to someone!
100, you are the Day Dedicatee for Monday 21st December 2009.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#10 - AMY WINEHOUSE - BACK TO BLACK
And so the final countdown begins. This song was just a little gem on an incredible album. I love this song - the old beat, the brilliant vocals that just sound like they should all come from a '50's jazz club. Absolute class.
#9 - ELBOW - STARLINGS
Never released as a single, which was a shame. The intro goes on for about a minute and a half before the voices come in, and the constant piping of the horns and strings makes this just a happy, uplifting, brilliant album track.
Yes, today marks the 100th blog posted. I didn't imagine that, on 14th September, we'd have had so much fun with this thing! We've had 28 retweets, 1 massive argument, countless comments in school, 12 international readers, and we're only 100 days in!
Its a big week for 100's if I'm honest. The blog is 100 posts old today, and Isobel and I are 200 days old on Boxing Day. All good!
So yes, thankyou everyone. Thankyou for keeping this all going. You all talking about it and getting others to talk about the blog makes everything seem okay in the world.
One last plea - please please please give it a go. Day Dedicate you day to someone!
100, you are the Day Dedicatee for Monday 21st December 2009.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#10 - AMY WINEHOUSE - BACK TO BLACK
And so the final countdown begins. This song was just a little gem on an incredible album. I love this song - the old beat, the brilliant vocals that just sound like they should all come from a '50's jazz club. Absolute class.
#9 - ELBOW - STARLINGS
Never released as a single, which was a shame. The intro goes on for about a minute and a half before the voices come in, and the constant piping of the horns and strings makes this just a happy, uplifting, brilliant album track.
Sunday 20 December 2009
Sunday 20th December 2009 - Joe McElderry
Oh this story made me laugh when I got in from work tonight. X Factor winner (unjust in my opinion - Olly should have won) JOE MCELDERRY has been beaten to Christmas number one by Rage Against The Machine. Who?!
Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. That will teach him. I mean, I think he has a great voice and his career is going to be a good one, but still, Olly was better. I'm not bitter or anything...
RATM have a song with 'killing' in the title as Christmas number one. Just a brilliant story - and all thanks to Facebook. Just look at the power social networks have over the media these days...
JOE MCELDERRY, and your poor single, you are the Day Dedicatee for Sunday 20th December 2009.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#12 - CHET BAKER - MY FUNNY VALENTINE
The most famous, and still the ebst. Chet Baker has such a smooth voice that it all just clicks. Beautiful lyrics, a voice like Baileys, and some beautiful piano work makes this song a brilliant record.
#11 - MICHAEL JACKSON - EARTH SONG
Just missed out on the Top 10. A brilliant message portrayed by the King of Pop. No-one will ever better him. This song just captures what Jacko was all about. Magic.
Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. That will teach him. I mean, I think he has a great voice and his career is going to be a good one, but still, Olly was better. I'm not bitter or anything...
RATM have a song with 'killing' in the title as Christmas number one. Just a brilliant story - and all thanks to Facebook. Just look at the power social networks have over the media these days...
JOE MCELDERRY, and your poor single, you are the Day Dedicatee for Sunday 20th December 2009.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#12 - CHET BAKER - MY FUNNY VALENTINE
The most famous, and still the ebst. Chet Baker has such a smooth voice that it all just clicks. Beautiful lyrics, a voice like Baileys, and some beautiful piano work makes this song a brilliant record.
#11 - MICHAEL JACKSON - EARTH SONG
Just missed out on the Top 10. A brilliant message portrayed by the King of Pop. No-one will ever better him. This song just captures what Jacko was all about. Magic.
Saturday 19th December 2009 - Tiredness
A severe bout of TIREDNESS hit me yesterday - hence the blog is going up today!
I was properly shattered. I had a really long day, and then, after getting home and feeling absolutely shite, I suddenly woke up. And I regret not realising that, cos I woke up this morning at half 11! Whoops.
But hey ho, I'll live!
TIREDNESS, you are teh Day Dedicatee for Saturday 19th December 2009.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#14 - THE SHANGAI RESTORATION PROJECT - THE BUND
Now this always reminds me of summer last year. That intro is just incredible - used in the Olympic coverage. I love this record, and the vocals are just amazing on it too.
#13 - ELLA FITZGERALD - SUMMERTIME
The way the song is purred gets me. How can a woman with such a beautiful voice create a whole new world in a song? Its just a spine-tingling version.
I was properly shattered. I had a really long day, and then, after getting home and feeling absolutely shite, I suddenly woke up. And I regret not realising that, cos I woke up this morning at half 11! Whoops.
But hey ho, I'll live!
TIREDNESS, you are teh Day Dedicatee for Saturday 19th December 2009.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#14 - THE SHANGAI RESTORATION PROJECT - THE BUND
Now this always reminds me of summer last year. That intro is just incredible - used in the Olympic coverage. I love this record, and the vocals are just amazing on it too.
#13 - ELLA FITZGERALD - SUMMERTIME
The way the song is purred gets me. How can a woman with such a beautiful voice create a whole new world in a song? Its just a spine-tingling version.
Friday 18 December 2009
Friday 18th December 2009 - Days Off
Replace the sand with snow and you've got today. Last day of term cancelled due to the weather. Ah, I love DAYS OFF.
Spent all morning and afternoon with Isobel - waiting to be called in by short-staffed work! Then church this afternoon to help set everything up, actual work, and home. A full 12-hour day and I was off!
The joys of smiles though - I've loved todya. Even work was good fun, and work is always boring on a Friday night! No snow yet tonight, but hopefully some for tomorrow so we have a blustery day in work!
DAYS OFF, you are the Day Dedicatee for Friday 18th December 2009.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#16 - PAUL MCCARTNEY - DANCE TONIGHT
Now this is a brilliant song that makes me smile as well! The mandolin, the whistling - everything that shouldn't work does. And that makes it the perfect happy song!
#15 - KEANE - THE IRON SEA
An instrumental off my favourite album of all time. Just something unsettling about this that makes me fall in lvoe with the piece over and over again. Just stunning.
Spent all morning and afternoon with Isobel - waiting to be called in by short-staffed work! Then church this afternoon to help set everything up, actual work, and home. A full 12-hour day and I was off!
The joys of smiles though - I've loved todya. Even work was good fun, and work is always boring on a Friday night! No snow yet tonight, but hopefully some for tomorrow so we have a blustery day in work!
DAYS OFF, you are the Day Dedicatee for Friday 18th December 2009.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#16 - PAUL MCCARTNEY - DANCE TONIGHT
Now this is a brilliant song that makes me smile as well! The mandolin, the whistling - everything that shouldn't work does. And that makes it the perfect happy song!
#15 - KEANE - THE IRON SEA
An instrumental off my favourite album of all time. Just something unsettling about this that makes me fall in lvoe with the piece over and over again. Just stunning.
Thursday 17th December 2009 - Eczema
Enjoy this while you're eating your tea! Tonight goes to ECZEMA.
Tasty eh?! Well this is the rash thats covering my body at the minute for no apparent reason. It could be due to the weather and it drying out my skin - which is a perfectly legitimate reason. Just so aggrevating!
Patches on my shoulders, my legs, knees, elbows, arms and face. Patches that can be soothed by a cream every couple of hours!
But hey ho, I'll live. Just enjoy that tasty picture!
ECZEMA, Thursday 17th December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#18 - DMITRY SHOSTAKOVICH - JAZZ SUITE: WALTZ NO. 2
A beautiful piece of classical music. A bit eccentric, and happy, and very foreign! But its brilliant - loads of strings which makes it even better!
#17 - BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - JOHN HENRY
Now this is a cover and a half. Pete Seeger never did this song as much justice as the Boss did. A happy, cheery song thats filled with smiles! Nothing like a bit of folk!
Tasty eh?! Well this is the rash thats covering my body at the minute for no apparent reason. It could be due to the weather and it drying out my skin - which is a perfectly legitimate reason. Just so aggrevating!
Patches on my shoulders, my legs, knees, elbows, arms and face. Patches that can be soothed by a cream every couple of hours!
But hey ho, I'll live. Just enjoy that tasty picture!
ECZEMA, Thursday 17th December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#18 - DMITRY SHOSTAKOVICH - JAZZ SUITE: WALTZ NO. 2
A beautiful piece of classical music. A bit eccentric, and happy, and very foreign! But its brilliant - loads of strings which makes it even better!
#17 - BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - JOHN HENRY
Now this is a cover and a half. Pete Seeger never did this song as much justice as the Boss did. A happy, cheery song thats filled with smiles! Nothing like a bit of folk!
Wednesday 16 December 2009
Wednesday 16th December 2009 - BBC
Seeing as I daren't say anything provocative in fear of being accused of libel (again...), I will stick to my safety net!
The BBC are a stolwart within British and worldwide media. No-one else outdoes them for TV, radio and news website hits in the UK. God knows what its like across the globe.
The Christmas adverts were launched this week, and they're really good! The telly this Christmas is quite poor, but you can't win every year!
So yeah, the BBC get Wednesday 16th December 2009.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#20 - RUFUS WAINWRIGHT - RELEASE THE STARS
Top 20 now! Now this song gives me goosebumps. An incredible voice with the piano and strings, and the horns towards the chorus. Just magic!
#19 - BRITNEY SPEARS - TOXIC
Another guilty pleasure. A happy song for me - this always reminds me of holiday! The catchiness of the song means you'll be humming it every day of the year!
The BBC are a stolwart within British and worldwide media. No-one else outdoes them for TV, radio and news website hits in the UK. God knows what its like across the globe.
The Christmas adverts were launched this week, and they're really good! The telly this Christmas is quite poor, but you can't win every year!
So yeah, the BBC get Wednesday 16th December 2009.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#20 - RUFUS WAINWRIGHT - RELEASE THE STARS
Top 20 now! Now this song gives me goosebumps. An incredible voice with the piano and strings, and the horns towards the chorus. Just magic!
#19 - BRITNEY SPEARS - TOXIC
Another guilty pleasure. A happy song for me - this always reminds me of holiday! The catchiness of the song means you'll be humming it every day of the year!
Tuesday 15 December 2009
Tuesday 15th December 2009 - Damian Gurden
After the most boring day potentially ever, the tossup was between this man and James MacQuillan. DAMIAN GURDEN gets today.
A Business trip really shouldn't be that laborious. Most of us were nearly asleep on most occasions. Not a great day to be honest.
But Damian and I had a good alugh, and we kept it interesting during the day! So its not all bad, at least something good happened!
DAMIAN GURDEN, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 15th December 2009.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#22 - RAY LAMONTAGNE - BE HERE NOW
A 6-minute epic that opens his second album. Beautiful guitar playing matches his rusty voice, and it goes on and on like a dream. A beautiful record.
#21 - SEAL - KISS FROM A ROSE
Not so much the song, but the lyrics. They're incredible - like a short love story. Really like this one, but I wish it hadn't been ruined by so many cover versions!
A Business trip really shouldn't be that laborious. Most of us were nearly asleep on most occasions. Not a great day to be honest.
But Damian and I had a good alugh, and we kept it interesting during the day! So its not all bad, at least something good happened!
DAMIAN GURDEN, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 15th December 2009.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#22 - RAY LAMONTAGNE - BE HERE NOW
A 6-minute epic that opens his second album. Beautiful guitar playing matches his rusty voice, and it goes on and on like a dream. A beautiful record.
#21 - SEAL - KISS FROM A ROSE
Not so much the song, but the lyrics. They're incredible - like a short love story. Really like this one, but I wish it hadn't been ruined by so many cover versions!
Monday 14th December 2009 - Snow
Today goes to SNOW. For some strange reason, I have a feeling I've already done snow, but I'm gonna keep going anyway and complain about it tomorrow if I have!
Snow is always lovely - when you wake up in the morning, look our your window and see the fluffy white stuff everywhere, the kid inside you appears again!
The cold on your hands. The numb feeling when you eat it. The crunch under foot. The massive hand scoops in the perfect lines where the snowmen have been built. It always makes me smile!
SNOW, Monday 14th December is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#24 - TAKE THAT & LULU - RELIGHT MY FIRE
It has to be the LuLu version though. That slow intro build up into the massive powerhouse and 1990's dungaree throwing, with that mad little woman jumping in too! Brilliant!
#23 - JOHNNY CASH - DESPERADO
A cover version! I love this, and how he's stripped it right down to form near enough a brand new song. Beautifully written and arranged, it always brings a smile to my face.
Snow is always lovely - when you wake up in the morning, look our your window and see the fluffy white stuff everywhere, the kid inside you appears again!
The cold on your hands. The numb feeling when you eat it. The crunch under foot. The massive hand scoops in the perfect lines where the snowmen have been built. It always makes me smile!
SNOW, Monday 14th December is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#24 - TAKE THAT & LULU - RELIGHT MY FIRE
It has to be the LuLu version though. That slow intro build up into the massive powerhouse and 1990's dungaree throwing, with that mad little woman jumping in too! Brilliant!
#23 - JOHNNY CASH - DESPERADO
A cover version! I love this, and how he's stripped it right down to form near enough a brand new song. Beautifully written and arranged, it always brings a smile to my face.
Sunday 13 December 2009
Sunday 13th December 2009 - Susan Boyle
A worthy winner today. After the final of X Factor tonight (bloody Joe!), her story was on. And I think she is probably one of the most awe-inspiring people known to man. Today, goes to SUSAN BOYLE.
SuBo was on Britain's Got Talent, and didn't win. She was the internet sensation, with over 100 million hits on YouTube alone. She went round the globe within days, and losing crushed her. She collapsed, and went to rehab. No-one heard from her again for a few months, until October, when this new woman stepped out.
I'm sorry, but for a 47-year-old woman, the woman to the right is stunning. Especially when you compare it to the bushy-haired, big-eyebrowed woman in a floral dress at the audition. Her image has changed, and so has her head, and she's changed so many people's minds. We were far too judgemental when she walked onto the stage, and now look at her! Top of the charts and still riding high.
SUSAN BOYLE, Sunday 13th December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#26 - CARRIE UNDERWOOD - BEFORE HE CHEATS
A bit o' country I think! I love Carrie Underwood - she just has a voice that fits to what she does. This song was something that made people realise that she is a massive talent.
#25 - SHAKIRA FT. WYCLEF JEAN - HIPS DON'T LIE
Shakira Shakira! This song was probably the hit of the decade. A massive song that had an infectious beat. And a brilliant dance. So I think the hip action was why I like this one!
SuBo was on Britain's Got Talent, and didn't win. She was the internet sensation, with over 100 million hits on YouTube alone. She went round the globe within days, and losing crushed her. She collapsed, and went to rehab. No-one heard from her again for a few months, until October, when this new woman stepped out.
I'm sorry, but for a 47-year-old woman, the woman to the right is stunning. Especially when you compare it to the bushy-haired, big-eyebrowed woman in a floral dress at the audition. Her image has changed, and so has her head, and she's changed so many people's minds. We were far too judgemental when she walked onto the stage, and now look at her! Top of the charts and still riding high.
SUSAN BOYLE, Sunday 13th December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#26 - CARRIE UNDERWOOD - BEFORE HE CHEATS
A bit o' country I think! I love Carrie Underwood - she just has a voice that fits to what she does. This song was something that made people realise that she is a massive talent.
#25 - SHAKIRA FT. WYCLEF JEAN - HIPS DON'T LIE
Shakira Shakira! This song was probably the hit of the decade. A massive song that had an infectious beat. And a brilliant dance. So I think the hip action was why I like this one!
Saturday 12th December 2009 - Sleepless Nights
I apologise for this being late, but seeing as I didn't get to bed till 4am this morning, and got up at 6, it took a while to get this written!
Today/Yesterday goes to SLEEPLESS NIGHTS. Its been a very very long day! Started at 8, got to work for 10, worked till 4, back to mine to pick my bits up, back to Isobel's to pick up hers, then off to church for a quick church concert and then off to Max's for the night! We're mad!
But it was totally worth it - a brilliant day. Really enjoyed it!
SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 12th December 2009.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#28 - FRANK SINATRA - THAT'S LIFE
Not many songs are like this - I think only My Way has a similar meaning. Frank's voice just makes this song so special, and its such a good listen!
#27 - PAOLO NUTINI - NEW SHOES
A happy song! This makes me smile, because it has a great meaning for me. A great beat, some brilliant lyrics and a ray of sunshine in a song!
Today/Yesterday goes to SLEEPLESS NIGHTS. Its been a very very long day! Started at 8, got to work for 10, worked till 4, back to mine to pick my bits up, back to Isobel's to pick up hers, then off to church for a quick church concert and then off to Max's for the night! We're mad!
But it was totally worth it - a brilliant day. Really enjoyed it!
SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, you are the Day Dedicatee for Saturday 12th December 2009.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#28 - FRANK SINATRA - THAT'S LIFE
Not many songs are like this - I think only My Way has a similar meaning. Frank's voice just makes this song so special, and its such a good listen!
#27 - PAOLO NUTINI - NEW SHOES
A happy song! This makes me smile, because it has a great meaning for me. A great beat, some brilliant lyrics and a ray of sunshine in a song!
Friday 11 December 2009
Friday 11th December 2009 - Blankety Blank
Today, my favourite TV programme, possibly of all time, takes it. BLANKETY BLANK.
I prefer the Lily Savage one, rather than the Terry Wogan, or the cheesy fake Vernon Kay one. Two men I hate. But it was class. The prizes, the board spin - it was Countdown, Scrabble and Deal or no Deal all rolled in to one. Brilliant.
Just a class programme! I love it! Sorry, I just really like this one!
BLANKETY BLANK, Friday 11th Decvember 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#30 - CORINNE BAILEY RAE - CALL ME WHEN YOU GET THIS
Now this is a brilliant album track. I really like how this fits in to the album. The guitar, the silky singing, the big hair! All of it just makes this one a really cool, laid back song.
#29 - NORAH JONES - COME AWAY WITH ME
Just to follow on the easy listening theme tonight, this one just takes it. I love this one, its a beautifully written song, which fits Norah's voice. Love her to bits.
I prefer the Lily Savage one, rather than the Terry Wogan, or the cheesy fake Vernon Kay one. Two men I hate. But it was class. The prizes, the board spin - it was Countdown, Scrabble and Deal or no Deal all rolled in to one. Brilliant.
Just a class programme! I love it! Sorry, I just really like this one!
BLANKETY BLANK, Friday 11th Decvember 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#30 - CORINNE BAILEY RAE - CALL ME WHEN YOU GET THIS
Now this is a brilliant album track. I really like how this fits in to the album. The guitar, the silky singing, the big hair! All of it just makes this one a really cool, laid back song.
#29 - NORAH JONES - COME AWAY WITH ME
Just to follow on the easy listening theme tonight, this one just takes it. I love this one, its a beautifully written song, which fits Norah's voice. Love her to bits.
Thursday 10 December 2009
Thursday 10th December 2009 - Eiben O'Connor
So, after a few days turmoil in the Day Dedication world, we're back on track! Personal one!
Now EIBEN O'CONNOR and I went to nursery together - she threw sand in my eyes. And then the last few months we've got close again, thanks to Isobel.
And this morning, we spent ages chatting! It was brilliant, just what I needed after a difficult few days. She really was a big big help today, and hopefully things will all seem better by the end of the week because of her advice.
So, Miss Eiben, thankyou for today! Thursday 10th December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#32 - AVENUE Q - EVERYONE'S A LITTLE BIT RACIST
Now thats a show tune. Nothing abnormal, but something thats just brilliant. Something that actually does make sense for once!
#31 - KYLIE MINOGUE - CAN'TG ET YOU OUT OF MY HEAD
I think possibly the best 'na na'-ing I've ever heard. And a brilliant video to go with it. Love the record!
Now EIBEN O'CONNOR and I went to nursery together - she threw sand in my eyes. And then the last few months we've got close again, thanks to Isobel.
And this morning, we spent ages chatting! It was brilliant, just what I needed after a difficult few days. She really was a big big help today, and hopefully things will all seem better by the end of the week because of her advice.
So, Miss Eiben, thankyou for today! Thursday 10th December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#32 - AVENUE Q - EVERYONE'S A LITTLE BIT RACIST
Now thats a show tune. Nothing abnormal, but something thats just brilliant. Something that actually does make sense for once!
#31 - KYLIE MINOGUE - CAN'TG ET YOU OUT OF MY HEAD
I think possibly the best 'na na'-ing I've ever heard. And a brilliant video to go with it. Love the record!
Wednesday 9 December 2009
Wednesday 9th December 2009 - 6 Months
First up, I've been asked to apologise about a blog. So I'm very sorry, to whomever felt offended by anything written here.
The next bit is I have been told I am in violation of the Terms of Use, so anything written here is my views, and not at all anyone else's. So apologies for that too.
Anyway, the show must go on! Today was a very special day for Isobel and I, as we reached 6 MONTHS! Now according to most, that means that we're in a 'serious relationship' now! Ha!
But I like serious! It worked tonight, and its gonna work for the next 6 too! Its just been a perfect day - even the chocolate heart!
So thankyou Isobel, thankyou for everything. Its been a eprfect 6 months!
6 MONTHS, you are the Day Dedicatee for Wednesday 9th December 2009.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#34 - PAUL SIMON - YOU CAN CALL ME AL
An infectious song! One of those humming riffs that just goes on and on and on - all day! Brilliant record.
#33 - OASIS - SONGBIRD
Now this is an album track. Something I really didn't expect from Oasis. A gorgeous, low-level, slow, acoustic track that really does just remind me of summer.
The next bit is I have been told I am in violation of the Terms of Use, so anything written here is my views, and not at all anyone else's. So apologies for that too.
Anyway, the show must go on! Today was a very special day for Isobel and I, as we reached 6 MONTHS! Now according to most, that means that we're in a 'serious relationship' now! Ha!
But I like serious! It worked tonight, and its gonna work for the next 6 too! Its just been a perfect day - even the chocolate heart!
So thankyou Isobel, thankyou for everything. Its been a eprfect 6 months!
6 MONTHS, you are the Day Dedicatee for Wednesday 9th December 2009.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#34 - PAUL SIMON - YOU CAN CALL ME AL
An infectious song! One of those humming riffs that just goes on and on and on - all day! Brilliant record.
#33 - OASIS - SONGBIRD
Now this is an album track. Something I really didn't expect from Oasis. A gorgeous, low-level, slow, acoustic track that really does just remind me of summer.
Tuesday 8 December 2009
Tuesday 8th December 2009 - Anticipation
ANTICIPATION. For tomorrow, for 6 months time and for the rest of life. How bizarre.
Been off today - not felt particularly well. And then feeling like turd tonight didn't help the matter. But tomorrow, I have to be well. Its a very special day for Isobel and I - 6 whole months together. And the next 6 are going to be even better.
But then you have the questions within life, and the rest of it. Whats the point in going out with someone if you don't think you'll marry them? Thats just like standing in a battlefield waiting to be shot. But then you look at things in a different light, and try and react positively to obstacles in your way.
And thats what I think people should do. Be selfish, but not too selfish. Think about things in a different light, and from the different person's perspective. See where they are coming from.
Think about the problems you face, and overcome them with a leap. But think of the best possible way to overcome them, using the right methods and options available to you.
Now that links in to my day big time. Its bizarre, and weird, but it makes sense. To me anyway!
ANTICIPATION, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 8th December 2009.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#36 - ABBA - THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL
The menaing to the song is powerful, and actually does come from their hearts. And it was used in a decent film. And has a brilliant key change. Marvellous!
#35 - MADONNA - HUNG UP
Just a brilliant piece of 'featuring'. I don't actually think there is a better song that uses extracts from another. Just sublime - album was great too.
Been off today - not felt particularly well. And then feeling like turd tonight didn't help the matter. But tomorrow, I have to be well. Its a very special day for Isobel and I - 6 whole months together. And the next 6 are going to be even better.
But then you have the questions within life, and the rest of it. Whats the point in going out with someone if you don't think you'll marry them? Thats just like standing in a battlefield waiting to be shot. But then you look at things in a different light, and try and react positively to obstacles in your way.
And thats what I think people should do. Be selfish, but not too selfish. Think about things in a different light, and from the different person's perspective. See where they are coming from.
Think about the problems you face, and overcome them with a leap. But think of the best possible way to overcome them, using the right methods and options available to you.
Now that links in to my day big time. Its bizarre, and weird, but it makes sense. To me anyway!
ANTICIPATION, you are the Day Dedicatee for Tuesday 8th December 2009.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#36 - ABBA - THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL
The menaing to the song is powerful, and actually does come from their hearts. And it was used in a decent film. And has a brilliant key change. Marvellous!
#35 - MADONNA - HUNG UP
Just a brilliant piece of 'featuring'. I don't actually think there is a better song that uses extracts from another. Just sublime - album was great too.
Monday 7 December 2009
Monday 7th December 2009 - Whinging
Seriously, stop your WHINGING and moaning! Thats all you do. Sit there, have a good moan, and then moan when other people have a moan about you!
Deal with it. People don't like you. People want you out their lives, and when you say you'll leave their lives, actually do, rather than sit and start texting them. The last 4 weeks have been bliss with out you, so keep them that way.
If you don't want people to know about your personal business, don't go shouting it in lessons. And then if you do, why don't you expect people to find out?! If I don't like you, I'm not gonna keep gossip from people who ask.
Yes, fellow people haters, shes back! And you all know who she may be, as those who have asked have been informed. And I know I did a lot of whinging myself about her today, but it was the only way to vent my anger at it all. I tell one person, and I'm castarted. She shouldn't be so miserable!
Anyway, WHINGING, Monday 7th December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#38 - THE THREE TENORS - HAPPY CHRISTMAS/WAR IS OVER
My favourite Christmas song! It shouldn't work, but it does! The bells, the strings, the three powerful voices, and the meaning of the song - all mashed up to form one complete piece of brilliant music.
#37 - DIDO - WHITE FLAG
I got into Dido big time last year - and I think this song sums her up. The deep moral from the song just makes it even more goosebumpy - if thats a word. It is now.
Deal with it. People don't like you. People want you out their lives, and when you say you'll leave their lives, actually do, rather than sit and start texting them. The last 4 weeks have been bliss with out you, so keep them that way.
If you don't want people to know about your personal business, don't go shouting it in lessons. And then if you do, why don't you expect people to find out?! If I don't like you, I'm not gonna keep gossip from people who ask.
Yes, fellow people haters, shes back! And you all know who she may be, as those who have asked have been informed. And I know I did a lot of whinging myself about her today, but it was the only way to vent my anger at it all. I tell one person, and I'm castarted. She shouldn't be so miserable!
Anyway, WHINGING, Monday 7th December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#38 - THE THREE TENORS - HAPPY CHRISTMAS/WAR IS OVER
My favourite Christmas song! It shouldn't work, but it does! The bells, the strings, the three powerful voices, and the meaning of the song - all mashed up to form one complete piece of brilliant music.
#37 - DIDO - WHITE FLAG
I got into Dido big time last year - and I think this song sums her up. The deep moral from the song just makes it even more goosebumpy - if thats a word. It is now.
Sunday 6 December 2009
Sunday 6th December 2009 - Christmas Wrapping
Ah, a lovely Christmasy day to finish off a brilliant weekend.
I spent most of the day CHRISTMAS WRAPPING - Dad, Isobel, Willby, anyone you can think of! All done - with different paper, ribbon, bows, stickers and gift tags. And each one slowly got better!
And its just been a brilliant weekend - certainly one of the best of the year. Have really enjoyed today - as you can see from the last few blog entries!
And while I'm writing this, 'Small Island' is on! Even better - a fabulous book!
CHRISTMAS WRAPPING, you are the Day Dedicatee for Sunday 6th December 2009.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#40 - CULTURE CLUB - KARMA CHAMELEON
Just one of the most recognisable intros of all time. And everyone knows that repetive chorus. The one that would happily travel round your head for 3 days.
#39 - MAMAS & PAPAS - CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'
One of the greatest records ever to have come from America. Just launched the incredible sound over here. And this record also reminds me of holiday!
I spent most of the day CHRISTMAS WRAPPING - Dad, Isobel, Willby, anyone you can think of! All done - with different paper, ribbon, bows, stickers and gift tags. And each one slowly got better!
And its just been a brilliant weekend - certainly one of the best of the year. Have really enjoyed today - as you can see from the last few blog entries!
And while I'm writing this, 'Small Island' is on! Even better - a fabulous book!
CHRISTMAS WRAPPING, you are the Day Dedicatee for Sunday 6th December 2009.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#40 - CULTURE CLUB - KARMA CHAMELEON
Just one of the most recognisable intros of all time. And everyone knows that repetive chorus. The one that would happily travel round your head for 3 days.
#39 - MAMAS & PAPAS - CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'
One of the greatest records ever to have come from America. Just launched the incredible sound over here. And this record also reminds me of holiday!
Saturday 5th December 2009 - Overcome
What a day!
Today goes to the feeling of OVERCOME, in the sense of fear. A big day where a lot of things had to happen to overcome a few problems, but it worked!
First full day at work too - not happy cos I didn't take my break! And I wasn't allowed to use my immense customer service skill on the tills. Poo.
OVERCOME, Saturday 5th December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#42 - ROBERTA FLACK - WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW?
So much better than the original. The acoustic version of this is just incredible. Goosebumps when you hear it - her voice sounds like a bee against the summer wind - a perfect purr just when you want it.
#41 - MUSE - SUPERMASSIVE BLACK HOLE
A bit of a change from Roberta Flack! Now this was what got me into Muse - a brilliant base line with some very very bizarre notes vocally! But it all fits together, and works so so so well.
Today goes to the feeling of OVERCOME, in the sense of fear. A big day where a lot of things had to happen to overcome a few problems, but it worked!
First full day at work too - not happy cos I didn't take my break! And I wasn't allowed to use my immense customer service skill on the tills. Poo.
OVERCOME, Saturday 5th December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#42 - ROBERTA FLACK - WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW?
So much better than the original. The acoustic version of this is just incredible. Goosebumps when you hear it - her voice sounds like a bee against the summer wind - a perfect purr just when you want it.
#41 - MUSE - SUPERMASSIVE BLACK HOLE
A bit of a change from Roberta Flack! Now this was what got me into Muse - a brilliant base line with some very very bizarre notes vocally! But it all fits together, and works so so so well.
Friday 4th December 2009 - Dwain Chambers
As you can see from that picture to the right, I was a very lucky boy. A very lucky boy indeed.
Today goes to DWAIN CHAMBERS. Yes, go ahead and say it. Why are you dedicating to that druggie who ruined the sporting image of Great Britain. I'll tell you why.
Dwain was in school today, and he was taking a group of PE students throught fitness regimes, and we had a full Q&A with him. Now, as a member of the school newspaper team, I got to have a personal Q&A with him, and he was such a lovely man.
He was asked plenty of questions about the drug scandal, and to give him his due, he answered every one with detail and with honesty. And he does regret it. He has lost £2m because of it - just through sponsorship.
But he is going round schools, telling the kids what not to do, and to look after yourselves and not take drugs. He has his own foundation, in which he is helping to coach young talent. He has used his big publicity to his benefit, and has done brilliant because of it.
I really admire the man - I think he has a great deal of courage to do what he has done. And I think you need to judge him once you've met him, not because of his past.
DWAIN CHAMBERS, Friday 4th December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#44 - MARVIN GAYE - WHAT'S GOING ON?
Just an incredible song. Has some of the most heart-felt lyrics I've ever heard. And probably one of the best albums ever too.
#43 - COLDPLAY - SQUARE ONE
One hell of a way to open an album with so much expectation and anticipation. Just an eery, scary, wonderful song!
Today goes to DWAIN CHAMBERS. Yes, go ahead and say it. Why are you dedicating to that druggie who ruined the sporting image of Great Britain. I'll tell you why.
Dwain was in school today, and he was taking a group of PE students throught fitness regimes, and we had a full Q&A with him. Now, as a member of the school newspaper team, I got to have a personal Q&A with him, and he was such a lovely man.
He was asked plenty of questions about the drug scandal, and to give him his due, he answered every one with detail and with honesty. And he does regret it. He has lost £2m because of it - just through sponsorship.
But he is going round schools, telling the kids what not to do, and to look after yourselves and not take drugs. He has his own foundation, in which he is helping to coach young talent. He has used his big publicity to his benefit, and has done brilliant because of it.
I really admire the man - I think he has a great deal of courage to do what he has done. And I think you need to judge him once you've met him, not because of his past.
DWAIN CHAMBERS, Friday 4th December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#44 - MARVIN GAYE - WHAT'S GOING ON?
Just an incredible song. Has some of the most heart-felt lyrics I've ever heard. And probably one of the best albums ever too.
#43 - COLDPLAY - SQUARE ONE
One hell of a way to open an album with so much expectation and anticipation. Just an eery, scary, wonderful song!
Thursday 3 December 2009
Thursday 3rd December 2009 - Blank Page
A BLANK PAGE. Thats all that needs to be said today. The line is drawn, and we've turned over to see a pure, white page with nothing on it. So we can start again.
BLANK PAGE, you are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 3rd Decvember 2009.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#46 - PRINCE - PURPLE RAIN
Now that is a record. Yes, its long, but that guitar solo, and Prince's voice just make the lyrics into something like a liqueur - soft and simple with a punchy background and a smooth run in.
#45 - WHITNEY HOUSTON - I HAVE NOTHING
My guilty pleasure! I love a bit of Whitney, and I think this is a great track. A simple song with a simple meaning but delivered with such an incredible range of vocals.
BLANK PAGE, you are the Day Dedicatee for Thursday 3rd Decvember 2009.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#46 - PRINCE - PURPLE RAIN
Now that is a record. Yes, its long, but that guitar solo, and Prince's voice just make the lyrics into something like a liqueur - soft and simple with a punchy background and a smooth run in.
#45 - WHITNEY HOUSTON - I HAVE NOTHING
My guilty pleasure! I love a bit of Whitney, and I think this is a great track. A simple song with a simple meaning but delivered with such an incredible range of vocals.
Wednesday 2 December 2009
Wednesday 2nd December 2009 - Panic
Haven't felt very well today, so came home about 11. When the PANIC began.
I completely screwed up today. Got too many people involved and things went from bad to worse. Things were said that needed clarifying, and things needed to be fixed before they were mentioned.
And maybe, just maybe, it could lead to a happy ending. But unlikely. I don't want this all to lead into something that I have influenced.
PANIC, Wednesday 2nd December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#48 - PETER GABRIEL - SLEDGEHAMMER
Probably the greatest few synthesised beats known to Man. Got the catchiest lines throughout it and to be honest, who'd have thought a song about a tool would be brilliant?!
#47 - FLEETWOOD MAC - ALBATROSS
One of the best laid-back tunes of all time. Listening to classic Fleetwood Mac, you don't expect this kind of thing to appear. Truly stunning.
I completely screwed up today. Got too many people involved and things went from bad to worse. Things were said that needed clarifying, and things needed to be fixed before they were mentioned.
And maybe, just maybe, it could lead to a happy ending. But unlikely. I don't want this all to lead into something that I have influenced.
PANIC, Wednesday 2nd December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#48 - PETER GABRIEL - SLEDGEHAMMER
Probably the greatest few synthesised beats known to Man. Got the catchiest lines throughout it and to be honest, who'd have thought a song about a tool would be brilliant?!
#47 - FLEETWOOD MAC - ALBATROSS
One of the best laid-back tunes of all time. Listening to classic Fleetwood Mac, you don't expect this kind of thing to appear. Truly stunning.
Tuesday 1 December 2009
Tuesday 1st December 2009 - World AIDS Day
So all our Christmas fun starts today. But not until we've had a blog thats actually very important to me.
Today, WORLD AIDS DAY walks away with it. Now, I must stress, that AIDS hasn't affected my family or anyone close to me at all - not to my knowledge anyway. But I've backed World AIDS Day every year since 2004, and will continue doing so.
Not convinced you? Look at the facts.
- 33.4m people worldwide have AIDS, and over 22m of them are in Africa.
- 14.1m children have been orphaned in Africa due to AIDS.
- Over 1.7m children died from an AIDS-related illness in the last 12 months.
- Over 4,100 African people - men, women and children - die EVERY DAY due to AIDS.
And then look at the money side of things.
- In the last 8 years, medical costs have dropped from $10,000 per person to under $100.
- It costs less than 20p to provide someone with HIV the two pills to keep them alive for another day.
- Last year, the combined GDP of the UK was a staggering $2.65 TRILLION. In the US, it was $14.2 TRILLION.
The money raised through the World AIDS Day ribbons, merchandise, and through (RED), has prevented over 4,000,000 deaths in Africa alone, and countless more throughout the globe.
4 million people have been kept alive thanks to you. And those who donate.
So why have that last pint tonight, when you could give an extra 12 days of life to a mother at deaths door? Why spend that 79p on your favourite song, when you'll hear it enough on the radio - and give it to a father who is the only source of income to his family.
£5 renting a DVD? Have an early night, and give an extra day to 25 people. Why buy a £20 round of coffees at Starbucks, when you could put that on a (RED) giftcard and give it to someone for Christmas? And not only that, you'd be saving 50 children from losing a parent.
I know I sound like I'm preaching, but this means a lot to me. We don't realise how lucky we are until we look at the facts. Because of AIDS, children are growing up never meeting their mothers, and their fathers know that their child is going to die in a few months due to the disease.
AIDS costs lives. And the money you give today, tonight, and over the next 12 months, is going towards finding a cure, and helping families throughout the globe.
Its a bit of money you can take out your pocket, and know that you'll walk away with a smile on your face.
WORLD AIDS DAY, Tuesday 1st December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#50 - FAITHLESS - INSOMNIAC
A brilliant record. No-one recognises it until you get to that unforgettable break. Then this song comes into its own.
#49 - TRAVIS - DEAR DIARY
A hidden gem if you ask me. An album track that tells a story in itself, and you can really relate to the lyrics with any event in your life.
Today, WORLD AIDS DAY walks away with it. Now, I must stress, that AIDS hasn't affected my family or anyone close to me at all - not to my knowledge anyway. But I've backed World AIDS Day every year since 2004, and will continue doing so.
Not convinced you? Look at the facts.
- 33.4m people worldwide have AIDS, and over 22m of them are in Africa.
- 14.1m children have been orphaned in Africa due to AIDS.
- Over 1.7m children died from an AIDS-related illness in the last 12 months.
- Over 4,100 African people - men, women and children - die EVERY DAY due to AIDS.
And then look at the money side of things.
- In the last 8 years, medical costs have dropped from $10,000 per person to under $100.
- It costs less than 20p to provide someone with HIV the two pills to keep them alive for another day.
- Last year, the combined GDP of the UK was a staggering $2.65 TRILLION. In the US, it was $14.2 TRILLION.
The money raised through the World AIDS Day ribbons, merchandise, and through (RED), has prevented over 4,000,000 deaths in Africa alone, and countless more throughout the globe.
4 million people have been kept alive thanks to you. And those who donate.
So why have that last pint tonight, when you could give an extra 12 days of life to a mother at deaths door? Why spend that 79p on your favourite song, when you'll hear it enough on the radio - and give it to a father who is the only source of income to his family.
£5 renting a DVD? Have an early night, and give an extra day to 25 people. Why buy a £20 round of coffees at Starbucks, when you could put that on a (RED) giftcard and give it to someone for Christmas? And not only that, you'd be saving 50 children from losing a parent.
I know I sound like I'm preaching, but this means a lot to me. We don't realise how lucky we are until we look at the facts. Because of AIDS, children are growing up never meeting their mothers, and their fathers know that their child is going to die in a few months due to the disease.
AIDS costs lives. And the money you give today, tonight, and over the next 12 months, is going towards finding a cure, and helping families throughout the globe.
Its a bit of money you can take out your pocket, and know that you'll walk away with a smile on your face.
WORLD AIDS DAY, Tuesday 1st December 2009 is yours.
ADAM'S TOP 50 SONGS
#50 - FAITHLESS - INSOMNIAC
A brilliant record. No-one recognises it until you get to that unforgettable break. Then this song comes into its own.
#49 - TRAVIS - DEAR DIARY
A hidden gem if you ask me. An album track that tells a story in itself, and you can really relate to the lyrics with any event in your life.
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