Describe a concert that changed your perspective on music or life. Pick a song from that artist or band.

The first World of Music, Arts, and Dance (WOMAD) introduced me to all sorts of music I didn't previously know. I went for the indie acts (Simple Minds, the Beat, the Bunny men), but really enjoyed the other stuff.

This song reminds me of when I was milling about before one of the shows, and accidentally stepped back into the bloke behind me. We did the the English apologizing profusely thing, obviously. It was Peter Gabriel.

What was your favorite song in high school? Why did it resonate?

I saw The Beat at the late, lamented, and rather wonderful Hammersmith Palais. It was one of the best shows I've ever been to. This is just a great song really

Pick a song from an artist or band that’s had the biggest impact on your life.

The Stranglers were my gateway into punk rock

What is a song that instantly energizes you?

This is perfect pop - L'chaim!

What song do you wish you had written?

Mr Dekker was a friend of a friend, but I never met him

"Rom bomp a loo bomp bomp bomp ballooey"!!!!

Share a song that changed your perspective on music.

This song changed my perspective on another song....which is prompt-adjacent, I think

Think back to your childhood: What is your earliest music memory? Share that song and your story!

My earliest music memory is far too long ago for me to remember with any certainty!

It was maybe a nursery rhyme, or a hymn...so I've picked a hymn I know that I would have heard from an early age.

This is played at Wembley before every FA Cup Final.

I always get weirdly emoywhen I hear it.

What song makes you feel like anything is possible?

When punk rock started it seemed like everything was up for grabs.

What's your favorite song about moving forward?

The brass section gives this a sense of forward movement, I think

Share a song that captures the feeling of being completely content.

For me, Don Williams is the voice of contentment