As we move from one lockdown into another, it still feels like a life on hold, a life in the waiting room.
For me, 2020 has (so far) been the Year of Standing Still.
I have listened to many episodes of Desert Island Discs, and read a fair chunk of books.
For some of us, 2020 has perhaps been the Year of Reading, Year of Listening or the Year of Watching.
Our mortality has been omnipresent, and as a personal experience for some of us, both family and neighbour,
In recognition of our quasi desert island state, I invite you consider your personal LOCKDOWN (DESERT) ISLAND DISCS.
Here are mine (top of the list is the single record you would save if they were in all in danger of being dashed on the rocks):
Enigma Variations, Edward Elgar
Close to the Edge, Yes
Les Ajones d’Or, from 25 Etude Equisses for Guitar, Gerald Garcia
The Deadwood Stage, Doris Day
Dawn, Mahvishnu Orchestra
Mr Blue Sky, ELO
Tumba, Angelique Kidjo
Rhapsody in Blue, George Gershwin
