President John Fitzgerald Kennedy meant a lot to the Irish people worldwide so his assassination 50 Years ago on 22nd. November 1963 was an occasional of great sadness both in Ireland and indeed worldwide. This edition of Midweek Music Miscellany attempts to remember JFK through music & reflection.
Play list Midweek Music Miscellany Wednesday 20th. November 11.30 AM to 12.30 PM.
1. You'll Never Walk Alone ( 2.36 ) - Gerry & The Pacemakers - SINGLE
NO. 1 in Ireland on this week Nov. 1963.
2. Eve Of Destruction ( 4.59 ) - Barry McGuire - CD Songs Of The Protest Era
Remembering the fiasco in Cuba that almost lead to a Nuclear War until Russian leader Nikita Khrushchev blinked first.
3. Walking On The Moon ( 4.59 ) - The Police - CD The Very Best Of Sting & The Police A&M Records
It was President John F. Kennedy who promised that man would walk on the moon during the 1960's
4. From Russia With Love ( 2.58 ) - Matt Monroe - SINGLE
TITLE MUSIC FROM 2ND. JAMES BOND MOVIE
5. I Wanna Be Loved By You ( 2.58 ) - Marilyn Monroe - CD Heaven Knows,Anything Goes PROMO
Given the association between Marilyn & JFK & the alleged ambitions on Marilyn re the 1st. lady position.
6. I'll Never Get Over You ( 2.03 ) - Johnny Kidd & The Pirates - SINGLE
7. The Sound Of Silence ( 3.08 ) - Simon & Garfunkel - CD Wednesday Morning 3AM Columbia Records
Paul Simon had started writing this one just prior to the Kennedy assassination - although not completed and recorded until later in 1964. It's final shape probably influenced by the tragic events on Friday 22nd. November 1963.
ART OF THE TRIO
8. Cold War Country Blues ( 2.08 ) - Bap Kennedy - CD Howl On
IRISH ARTIST
9. Domestic Blues - Bap Kennedy - CD Domestic Blues
IRISH ARTIST
10. America - Bap Kennedy - CD Howl On www.bapkennedy.com
IRISH ARTIST
Bap Kennedy references his namesake in Cold War Country Blues and has an ongoing fascination with the USA & it's culture.
Bap is from Belfast - his wife Brenda is also a musician ( an interesting back story ) and plays bass with Bap
11. The Night Has A Thousand Eyes ( 2.31 ) - Bobby Vee - SINGLE
12. You Were Made For Me ( 2.08 ) - Freddie & The Dreamers - SINGLE
13. She Love You ( 2.20 ) - The Beatles - CD 1 Apple Records
With The Beatles released in USA Thursday 21st. November
14. Sympathy For The Devil ( 6.18 ) - The Rolling Stones - CD 40 Licks
Mention of JFK in lyrics.
15. Danny Boy ( 3.14 ) - Al Hibbler - CD Atlantic R&B 1947 - 1952 Vol. 1 Atlantic Records
Danny Boy included as part of Kennedy funereal music in 1963.
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