Concentration, drive, relentless purpose and pursuit are needed for certain levels of achievement, but how is it expressed in song lyrics? In finding love or 'the one", to work, to gain acclaim, achieve fame, or a particular goal? For inspiration here are examples in music, film, sport and more …
Read morePlaylists: songs about swimming, bathing and showering
Come on in, the music’s lovely. Inspired by all the many excellent nominations from last week’s watery topic, guest of the week Severin makes big splash with a set of playlists perfect for all the rules of the pool. Take a delicious dip
Read moreWet legs: songs about swimming, bathing and showering
It’s time to dip into your music collections and then immerse more deeply. From bubbling tub soaks to cold water swims, Turkish baths to rubber ducks, hot springs to icy adventures, let’s soak up this topic in lyrics and sounds
Read moreUnforgettable? Songs about the first time … or last time
There's nothing quite like the emotions or physical impact of first, formative experiences. From first sex to seeing New York to new sounds, revisit your innocence in song, and also any that try to say 'never again'
Read moreIn the swim of it: songs about fish and other life aquatic
Fish, dolphin, whale, shark, octopus, seal and more? This week it's time to dive deep into those music collections for catchy items about creatures of the water and their human connections
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