Next week's themes...
I am glad folk seem to be enjoying the new two hour format. It certainly takes the pressure off me as I always got myself in a bit of a state trying to cram everything into an hour.
My plan is to use part of the second hour to catch up with some of the tunes I have not been able to play, but on nights like last Thursday it was all out 'bible' requests for the entire show. great fun.
Here are this week's themes, so get posting and let's see what you come up with...
Monday 12 May - ‘If I were A Carpenter’ and ‘Fisherman’s Blues’ could both feature on tonight’s playlist. Occupations is the theme and all the better if you can find a song about your job. Leave a comment on the blog or e-mail getiton@bbc.co.uk...
Tuesday 13 May - In the first hour of tonight’s show I'll be looking for the songs that are all about falling in love – what was the music that perfectly described how you felt when you were swept off your feet? Then after seven I want to return to break up songs,one of our most popular themes. Why not suggest a pair - one for the first hour and one for the second…
Wednesday 14 May -What have Joe Cocker, Otis Redding and Willie Nelson got in common? They have all done great Beatles covers. But what are your favourite interpretations of the fab four’s work? Leave a comment on the blog and let us know...
Thursday 15 May - Tonight let’s celebrate one of the UK’s greatest ever music movements… Glam rock. Expect big tunes from Marc Bolan, The Sweet and David Bowie. Get It On goes Glam and to be in with a shout get your suggestion in early be e-mailing getiton@bbc.co.uk...
