One Sunday night a few years ago (September, 2007) I was listening to BBC6 Music and heard a Listener's Mix. It was really great but I knew I could do better so, in a spirit of cockiness and fired-up with righteous missionary zeal, I sparked up my PC and submitted one of my own. A few days later I got a nice email from one of the production staff saying that they loved my choices and would like to broadcast my mix. Of course, I was thrilled and fizzing with delight at the prospect of a trip to London to record my song introductions. Unfortunately, however, it didn't happen. During the process the original production company lost the rights to produce the shows. The new producers were still keen to air my mix but instead of recording the intros ahead of time, they wanted me to appear live on the show at the time of airing and have convivial chit-chat with the presenters (the Queens of Noize, if I remember right). Being a bashful sort that was never going to happen, so I thanked them for their interest but declined their offer. A few years on, it feels like a missed opportunity. I mean, how often do you get to hear your choice of tunes coming through the radio? The opportunity to drone on about the genius of The Pastels, Bettye Swann etc. at length would've been fun, too. Ah well, it wasn't to be. Below is the tracklisting I submitted. I still think it would've sounded just champion on the radio!
The Pastels – Comin’ Through
Black Tambourine – Throw Aggi Over The Bridge
Angela and The Fans – I Know You
Oddfellows Casino – Ballad Of Oddfellow
Beach House – Tokyo Witch
Xavier Cugat – Perfidia
Club 8 – The Beauty Of The Way We’re Living
The Field Mice – If You Need Someone
Section 25 – Looking From A Hilltop
Mahogany – One Plus One Equals Three Or More
Flying Saucer Attack – Wish
Chuck and Mary Perrin – The Violets Of Dawn
The Eyes – When The Night Falls
Erase Errata – Another Genius Idea From Our Government
The Crabapples – London Belongs To Me, Pt 2.
Bubblegum Lemonade – The Tomorrow People
The Clientele – I Hope I Know You
Bettye Swann – (My Heart Is) Closed For The Season
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