So with the final day of 2015 upon us, the last of the songs for 2015 are being loaded into the jukebox. Hogmanay is a time for being together with people and celebrating the end of one year and the beginning of next; and there has to be music to see in the bells. Here a selection of songs that I will be happily partying to:The classic hogmanay:
(1) Proclaimers - Letter from America
Do I really have to explain why you need the Proclaimers Twins at Hogmanay as for anyone who has celebrated the new year in Scotland will know that Charlie and Craig are an important part of the celebrations. Or at least they have always been for me. I listen to this song and I think of two of my oldest friends and the many mad new years we have celebrated together. They have always been mad!
Letter from America - The Proclaimers
(2) Proclaimers - I'm gonna be (500 miles)
You can't have just one song by the Proclaimers and for all the reasons above I have put this song as it is a sin to play one but not the other. Also this song may have a link into a new year pledge I may or may not do.
I'm gonna be - The Proclaimers
(3) Robert Burns - Auld Lang Syne
The traditional Burns celebrates the new year can and again I don't need to explain because this song has many meanings for many people. I think it is amazing to think that somebody from Scotland who lived in the 18th Century has songs which are just as relevant today as it was when it was first written and reunites people
Auld Lang Syne - sung by Dougie MacLean
New songs of 2015 - I just can't get out of my head
(4) Hozier - Take me to church
This was one of those songs this year that was overplayed in 2015, but it grip me and was one of the songs I have downloaded and played over and over again. It was be interesting to see what Hozier does in 2016.
Take me to church - Hozier
(5) James Bay - Hold back the river
Another breakthrough artist in 2015 and an instant download of his album for him. I love how the simple start of this tune and how it builds in momentum throughout the song.
James Bay - Hold back the river
(6) Will Young - Joy
Will Young was the first of the X-Factor generation and was the one that I voted for over Gareth Gates. This song makes me think of my holiday at Cornwall and the preparation for making one of the biggest changes in my life when I left my job. Joy is always what I feel about my life and the people in.
Joy by Will Young
The songs that no matter how old will always be in the top played list
(7) Beatles/Joe Cocker - With a Little Help from my Friends
Simple - I love my friends and they are such an important part of my life that this song just make me smile when I think of them. Whilst the Beatles did the original, Joe Cocker's version is an exception to my normal rule that covers are usually not as good. Hold on to you friends as they are one of the most important things you can have.
With a little help from my friends by the Beatles
With a little help from my friends, sung by Joe Cocker
(8) Joseph Arthur - You're so true
From the film Shrek, this was nearly the first dance at my wedding. The lyrics just make me think Chris and everything he means to me. I cannot believe that next months, we will have known each other 10 years.
You're so True by Joseph Arthur
(9) Cast of Annie - Never fully dressed without a smile
The title says it all. Happiness and being content with life is the best present anyone can have in life and this song says it all. A particular favour with my sister and I when we were growing up; I think I also love this song because I don't really dress very smartly but my smile makes up for it.
Never fully dressed without a smile, sung by the cast of Annie
(10) Various - You belong to me
I say various as I have about 7 different versions of this song in my i-tunes account from Kate Rusby to Vonda Shepherd. I first heard this song on Ally McBeal and again it brings out the romantic Julia. I was trying to find a love song for one of the couples of my book so I thought I would use this as part of their relationship is long distance which ties into the theme of the song.
You belong to me, sung by Vonda Shepherd
(11) Florence and the machine - You've got the love
I think I have said it all in the words above. I remember this song being played at the end of the last series of Sex and the city; and it ties in with the messages of the blog posts
You've got the love, sung by Florence + The Machine
(12) Mumford and Sons - Timshel
A reflective song which again ties up the ideas I have mentioned above is that; being with friends and family and spending time with them is of the upmost importance. I am sure there has been people in 2015 who have now left us and won't be joining us in 2016; and for the one we leave behind we have to make sure that we make every moment count.
Timshel by Mumford & Sons
Have a great Hogmanay and I'll see you in 2016!!! Keep the music coming and keep it live.
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