The VH Playlist
When the global pandemic hit in, our lives were turned inside out and upside down and it was extraordinarily apparent that we needed to stay as close as we possibly could. None of us knew the extent of the difficulties that were to follow, and so I began sending out weekly bulletins instead of the monthly newsletters, with various updates on the many prevailing circumstances of that time.
As music is such a great healer, it seemed appropriate to share our vulnerability as we walked into the unknown holding hands, seeking comfort and support from the words of the songs chosen to help uphold the very core of our health and wellbeing.
The songs told our story of the hurt, trauma and pain that so many of us felt, and indeed are still feeling today. They tell of our collective journey, as we continue to experience and witness great adversity in our lives.
I have added more songs whenever I felt it appropriate, but with Bruce Springsteen's version of 'We Shall Overcome' featured four times now, let that be our overriding anthem to illustrate the love and strength we find in each other. We have also added a link to Spotify for all who wish to download the VH Playlist in its entirety.
Gill x
To listen on Spotify click here.
21st December 2024 | My Way by Frank Sinatra |
14th December 2024 | Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) by Phil Collins |
7th December 2024 | The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand |
30th November 2024 | Thank You by Led Zeppelin |
23rd November 2024 | Turn, Turn, Turn by Pete Seeger |
16th November 2024 | Where Have All The Flowers Gone by Marlene Dietrich |
9th November 2024 | Amazing Grace by Il Divo |
2nd November 2024 | Revolution by The Beatles |
26th October 2024 | Nightswimming by R.E.M |
19th October 2024 | Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond |
12th October 2024 | Hold My Hand by Lady Gaga |
5th October 2024 | Old Friends by Simon & Garfunkel |
28th September 2024 | Vivaldi’s Four Seasons ‘Autumn’ by Frederieke Saeijs |
21st September 2024 | When You Believe by Whitney Houston & Mariah Carey |
14th September 2024 | Everybody Hurts by R.E.M |
7th September 2024 | I’ll Be There by Jess Glynne |
31st August 2024 | Time To Say Goodbye by Andrea Bocelli, Matteo Bocelli, Hans Zimmer |
24th August 2024 | Perfect Symphony by Ed Sheeran with Andrea Bocelli |
17th August 2024 | Twist & Shout by The Beatles; From Me To You by The Beatles |
10th August 2024 | Weightless by Marconi Union |
3rd August 2024 | Viva La Vida by Coldplay |
27th July 2024 | Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen |
20th July 2024 | Drive All Night by Bruce Springsteen |
13th July 2024 | A Sky Full Of Stars by Coldplay (Glastonbury 2024) |
6th July 2024 | Fix You by Coldplay (Glastonbury 2024) |
29th June 2024 | Walking On Sunshine by Katrina & The Waves |
22nd June 2024 | Tubby The Tuba with Danny Kaye |
15th June 2024 | I’ll Follow The Sun by The Beatles |
8th June 2024 | Sunny Afternoon by The Kinks |
1st June 2024 | There She Goes by The La’s |
25th May 2024 | Hi Ho Silver Lining by Jeff Beck |
18th May 2024 | Mr Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra |
11th May 2024 | I’ll See You In My Dreams by Bruce Springsteen |
4th May 2024 | Dreams by The Cranberries |
27th April 2024 | I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself by Dusty Springfield |
20th April 2024 | Love Of My Life by Queen |
13th April 2024 | Hymn For The Weekend by Coldplay |
6th April 2024 | April Come She Will by Simon & Garfunkel |
30th March 2024 | Perfect Day by Lou Reed |
23rd March 2024 | Make Me Smile by Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel |
16th March 2024 | Dancing In The Street by David Bowie & Mick Jagger |
9th March 2024 | What A Feeling by Irene Cara |
2nd March 2024 | Tulips From Amsterdam by André Rieu |
24th February 2024 | Long May You Run by Neil Young |
17th February 2024 | February Song by Josh Groban |
10th February 2024 | The Impossible Dream by Josh Groban |
3rd February 2024 | Dreams by Fleetwood Mac |
27th January 2024 | When You’re Smiling by Frank Sinatra |
20th January 2024 | I Just Can’t Help Believin’ by Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra |
13th January 2024 | How Can I Tell You by Yusuf/Cat Stevens |
6th January 2024 | Flying Without Wings by Westlife |
16th December 2023 | The Power Of Love by Frankie Goes To Hollywood |
9th December 2023 | Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners |
2nd December 2023 | The Circle Game by Joni Mitchell |
25th November 2023 | Thank You For The Music by Abba |
18th November 2023 | I’ll See You In My Dreams by Bruce Springsteen |
11th November 2023 | I Can See Clearly Now by Johnny Nash |
4th November 2023 | Reason To Believe by Rod Stewart and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra |
28th October 2023 | Watermark by Enya |
21st October 2023 | All For Love by Bryan Adams |
14th October 2023 | Blowin’ In The Wind by Bob Dylan |
7th October 2023 | A Kind Of Magic by Queen |
30th September 2023 | You’ve Got A Friend by James Taylor |
23rd September 2023 | True Colors by Cyndi Lauper |
16th September 2023 | Here, There And Everywhere by The Beatles |
9th September 2023 | We Shall Overcome by Bruce Springsteen And The Seegar Sessions Band |
2nd September 2023 | Let's Hang On by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons |
26th August 2023 | Summer Of ’69 by Bryan Adams |
19th August 2023 | Don’t Cry For Me Argentina by Julie Covington |
12th August 2023 | Brilliant Disguise by Bruce Springsteen |
5th August 2023 | Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinéad O’Connor |
29th July 2023 | Purpose by Justin Bieber |
22nd July 2023 | No Surrender by Bruce Springsteen |
15th July 2023 | I’ll See You In My Dreams by Bruce Springsteen |
8th July 2023 | All Right Now by Free |
1st July 2023 | Someone Saved My Life Tonight by Elton John |
24th June 2023 | Heal The World by Michael Jackson |
17th June 2023 | Words by Bee Gees |
10th June 2023 | Yellow by Coldplay |
3rd June 2023 | That’s Life by Frank Sinatra |
27th May 2023 | Summertime by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong |
20th May 2023 | The Chain by Fleetwood Mac |
13th May 2023 | Miracles by Coldplay |
6th May 2023 | Hubert Parry: Jerusalem (orch. Elgar) |
29th April 2023 | I Want To Break Free by Queen |
22nd April 2023 | Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits |
14th April 2023 | In The Real World by Roy Orbison |
8th April 2023 | Rain Sounds & Native American Flute Music: For Sleep, Anxiety, Stress Relief and Mental Health |
1st April 2023 | Rocket Man by Elton John |
25th March 2023 | Here Comes The Sun by The Beatles |
18th March 2023 | Changes by David Bowie |
11th March 2023 | Respect by Aretha Franklin |
4th March 2023 | Holding Back The Years by Simply Red |
25th February 2023 | Always On My Mind by Willie Nelson |
18th February 2023 | The Scientist by Coldplay |
11th February 2023 | Freebird by Lynrd Skynyrd |
4th February 2023 | Walk A Mile In My Shoes by Elvis Presley |
28th January 2023 | Let’s Twist Again by Chubby Checker |
21st January 2023 | You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban |
14th January 2023 | Let’s Face The Music And Dance with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers |
7th January 2023 | I Have A Dream by Abba |
26th December 2022 | Dreamin’ Man by Neil Young |
10th December 2022 | Unknown Legend by Neil Young |
3rd December 2022 | Herbie Hancock ‘Don’t Give Up’ Featuring Pink And John Legend |
26th November 2022 | Unforgettable by Nat King Cole |
19th November 2022 | Let’s Dance by David Bowie |
12th November 2022 | Angels (XXV) by Robbie Williams with the Metropole Orchestra |
5th November 2022 | I Won’t Back Down by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers |
29th October 2022 | Can You Feel The Love Tonight by Elton John |
22nd October 2022 | Everyday Life by Coldplay |
15th October 2022 | Fix You by Coldplay |
8th October 2022 | We Shall Overcome by Bruce Springsteen |
1st October 2022 | Waterloo Sunset + Days by Ray Davies |
24th September 2022 | Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac |
17th September 2022 | I Believe by Andrea Bocelli and Katherine Jenkins |
3rd September 2022 | God Only Knows by The Beach Boys |
27th August 2022 | A Hole In The Bucket by Harry Belafonte & Odetta |
20th August 2022 | You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman by Carole King |
6th August 2022 | Class of 99: Wear Sunscreen |
30th July 2022 | Reach Out And Touch by Heather Headley |
23rd July 2022 | The Joshua Tree by U2 |
16th July 2022 | Hey Jude by The Beatles |
9th July 2022 | Eleanor Rigby by Paul McCartney |
2nd July 2022 | Golden Slumbers: Live At The Royal Albert Hall 1997 by Paul McCartney |
25th June 2022 | Stairway To Heaven Led Zeppelin by Heart |
11th June 2022 | If Not For You by George Harrison |
21st May 2022 | Dancing In The Dark by Bruce Springsteen |
30th April 2022 | I Am What I Am by Gloria Gaynor |
23rd April 2022 | I’m Still Standing by Elton John |
16th April 2022 | Take It Easy by The Eagles |
2nd April 2022 | April Come She Will by Simon & Garfunkel |
19th March 2022 | The Prayer by Andrea Bocelli and Céline Dion |
5th February 2022 | My Way by Frank Sinatra |
29th January 2022 | Let It Be by The Beatles |
22nd January 2022 | Human Touch by Bruce Springsteen |
15th January 2022 | Walk On The Wild Side by Lou Reed |
8th January 2022 | Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen |
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