Desert Island Discs

Apparently Desert Island Discs is the longest running music programme in the history of radio, having been running since 1942. Despite not yet being a celebrity, I thought I’d jot down my choice of music, not forgetting my book and luxury item.

1. Tonight Is The Night I Fell Asleep At The Wheel
   Performer: Barenaked Ladies
   CD Title: Maroon

2. Mr Jones
   Performer: Counting Crows
   CD Title: August and Everything After

3. The One I Love
   Performer: David Gray
   CD Title: Life in Slow Motion

4. Iris
   Performer: Goo Goo Dolls
   CD Title: Dizzy up the Girl

5. Nightswimming
   Performer: R.E.M.
   CD Title: Automatic for the People

6. I Hope That I Don’t Fall In Love With You
   Performer: Tom Waits
   CD Title: Closing Time

7. Who’s Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses
   Performer: U2
   CD Title: Achtung Baby

8. Meditation (from Thaïs)
   Performer: Herbert von Karajan
   Composer: Jules Massenet
   CD Title: Meditation

Record: Achtung Baby

Book: Hearts in Atlantis by Stephen King

Luxury: An unlimited supply of Skittles (the sweets), and a set of false teeth