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Evel Knievel attempts to jump 13 buses in London, 1975. What could possibly go wrong?
Love, death, survival, creativity – at times they all seem impossible or insurmountable. After a seemingly inconceivable recent world history, it’s time to play with the idea of impossible in song, and work out what really is from what isn’t. Is it all down to perception?
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Sunset ending? Not every ride goes so smoothly …
No – it’s not the World Cup. This week we’re looking at all kinds of ends of albums and other songs – from surprising, sudden, or summing up, to those that are ambiguous, serious, comical or take us to a new place
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Bouncy inappropriateness: The Smiths
Death, depression and other dark matter is given the jaunty, upbeat treatment by guest playlister DJ PP99, spinning superb and starkly contrasting styles and subjects from last week’s nominations
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Altogether now ....
The lyrics are about dark matters, but they are played with extremely contrasting upbeat music. This week let’s explore songs that, through stark contrast, can unlock humour, tragedy, comedy and empathy
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Just a snap of me taking my morning walk.
Mysteries, monsters, miracles, strange sounds, sights and disappearances, UFOs to aliens, paranormal events, witches to ghosts. Who knows what’s going on this week? Maybe it’s in the music …
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Love was good to him: Johnny Cash, set to rest next to his beloved June Carter Cash
Cash to Cohen, Brown to Bhundu Boys and Fauré's farewell, this week's guest playlister Uncleben lays to rest a sublime set of beautiful goodbyes, moved by many great nominations from last week's topic
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New Orleans jazz can lead a funeral into sombre or upbeat moods
What might be played at yours? The tranquil and reflective? Songs humorous, loud, brash or celebratory? Lyrics personal or universal? This week we create a cultural range as much for those present as the departed
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Jump they say? Or just an almighty cockup?
Ever get the feeling an almighty cockup is on the cards? This week we look at why gaffes and blunders are made – across culture, history and psychology – and also songs on this topic
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