Lynne talked about the latest developments and needs of this homeless charity that works across five local authorities. They seek to ensure people who find themselves homeless are supported in ways that enable them to move forward purposely and in good health. Lynne read an article from a man who was living onn the streets. Through his involvement with CHESS he has turned his life around. He is now working for CHESS in a role meeting people living on the streets. Before the pandemic in 2020 CHESS had 32 clients living in 6 properties. Now they work with 88 people in 11 properties. The Turning point project is the latest property, now offering 24 single self-contained accommodation units for those will long-term needs. You can also get involved by fundraising, donating, volunteering or being involved with an event. There will be a CHESS team of 7 riders in the London to Brighton Cycle event on 14th of September. They can all be sponsored through Justgiving. Harvest is a significant time where schools and other organisations can organise collections. For £10 you can take part in the Big Sleep Out on £17 and then be sponsored.
For more information check out https://chesshomeless.org
Playlist
Jon Batiste – Big money – title track from the album released today.
Tears for Fears – Sowing the seeds of love – one of the tracks chosen by Matthew King, studio guest last week. He is Chief executive of https://www.trustlinks.org. He said that the work of this charity through therapeutic gardening and it’s wider activities are sowing the seeds of love. Last year their 62 staff and 150 volunteers had direct contact with 4500 users and 7000 people in total across their 7 sites. They will soon be launching a wellbeing app.
Joni Mitchell – Both sides now – from 1969 album – Clouds. No 170 in 2004 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest songs of all time. Lynne was recently listening to a recent version of this song and decided she wanted to hear again the original.
Chris Stapleton – Tennessee whisky – from his 2015 debut album – Traveller – No 90 in 2024 Rolling Stone 200 Greatest Country songs of all time. Lynne loves Country and feels this us a nice chilled track.
Marvin Gaye – What’s going on – title track from the 1970 album no 1 in the 2020 & 2023 Rolling Stone Greatest albums of all time. Lynne feels she often looks round at the world and asks,”what’s going on?” The track is as relevant as it was 55 years ago.
Birthdays competition
Queen – Another one bites the dust. 1980 No in USA & 3 more countries. UK no 7 & Top 10 in 9 more countries. Global sales of over 9 million. Bass guitarist John Deacon wrote this track. He celebrated his 74th birthday on Tuesday.
Blue Mink – Good morning freedom. 1970 UK no 10 Also charted 4 more countries. One of numerous hits that Roger Cooke wrote, many with Roger Greenaway. He also performed in this band. Roger also celebrated his birthday on Tuesday. He is 85 years old.
Jamie Cullum – Everlasting love. 2004 UK no 20, also charted in 2 more countries. From the album – Twenty something – UK no 3. Top in 5 more countries & Top 20 in another 3 countries, selling over 2 million in total. Jamie’s birthday was on Wednesday and he is 46 years old.
Thanks to Chris, Sara and Bob in Harlow, Chris in Guildford, Lynne in the studio, Sian in New South Wales and Patrick in Ingatestone for taking part. The jpint winners with 3 points were Sarah, Bob, Patrick and a very surprised Lynne.
Roger Whittaker – New world in the morning. Patrick requested a track by Roger. This 1970 release was a no 1 in Ireland & top 20 in UK & New Zealand.
Leon Bridges – Hold on. 4th single release from his album – Leon.
Van Morrison – Cutting corners – from the album – Remember now – released earlier this year.
Luke Street Drive – Hypotheticals – from the 2021 album – Obviously.
Chart this week in 1974
No 7 Hues Corporation – Rock the boat – USA & Canada no 1. UK no 6. Top 10 in 5 more countries. One of the first disco records.
No 9 Eric Clapton – I shot the sheriff – USA, Canada & New Zealand no 1.UK no 9. Top 10 in 5 more countries. Song written and originally recorded by Bob Marley.
No 11 Rolling Stones – It’s only rock and roll. No 1 USA, UK no 2 Top 10 in 4 more countries.
No 20 Cozy Powell’s Hammer – Na, na, na. UK no 10. Drummer Cozy played on over 600 recordings for various artists.
Belinda Carlisle – Get together. No 1 in th Phoenix FM chart this week.
Quincey Jones – Soul bossanova
Beatles – In my life – from 1965 album Revolver . No 98 in 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest songs of all time.
Next week my studio guest is Mike Power who is a trustee in the Mission to Seafarers. He will be telling us about his recent trip to Latin America and the Caribbean.
