Music In My Life with Laura Wright

Ex Olympic and former British No.1 Tennis coach, Nino Severino joins Laura this week. We chat about his wife, Elena Baltacha and the music that connects him to her, as well as the hype songs he uses for his students as well as what is really going on inside sportsmens heads!Nino's Song Choices: Girl on Fire - Alicia KeysI Have Nothing - Whitney HoustonMake You Feel My Love - AdeleLiving on a Prayer - Bon JoviLaura's Song for Nino:Writings on the Wall - Sam Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The incredible Canadian singer Tyler Shaw joins Laura this week on ‘Music In My Life’. As Tyler talks to us about his music choices that made him into who he is today and how they influenced him. Tyler also talks about his ‘Lean on Me’ cover, where he brings together Canadian artist such as Justin Bieber, Bryan Adams and Avril Lavigne. All in aid of Coronavirus relief. Tyler’s Song Choices: With You – Tyler ShawTubthumping – Chumbawamba Diary Of Jane – Breaking BenjaminGravity – John Mayer Laura's Song for Dionne: Dirty Paws – Of Monster and Men  -----------------------------A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The amazing singer-songwriter and TV presenter Dionne Bromfield joins Laura this week. She is known for being the Goddaughter of the late Amy Winehouse and for creating such beautiful music through the Lioness Records label.Dionne's New Single 'Silly Love' Is Out Now! Dionne’s Song Choices:I Gotta Find A Piece Of Mind - Lauryn Hill Joints & Jam - Black Eyed Peas You Know How To Love Me - Phyllis HymanI Want Your Love - CHICPraise The Lord - ASAP Rocky & Skepta Laura's Song for Dionne:Janelle Monáe - I Like That  -----------------------------A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The amazing singer-songwriter and musician Newton Faulkner joins Laura this week. He is known for his unique percussive style of guitar playing and he stays on brand with a unique batch of song choices!Newtons Song Choices:Mr Blue Sky - ELODrinking Song - Hanggai BandEnnio Morricone - Cinema PardisoMadeleine Peyroux - You're Gunna Make Me Lonesome When You GoLaura's Song for Newton:Eric Roche - Deep Deep Down-----------------------------A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura chats to the artist Kalpee about his musical influences, growing up in Trinidad, island pop and so much more.Kalpee's Song Choices:Lovely Day - Bill WithersLet Me Love You - MarioQ - Take Me Where Your Heart isTom Misch - The JourneyLaura's Song Choice for Kalpee:ODESZA - Across The Room Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The amazing actor and musician Asher Monroe joins Laura today to chat all about the simplicity of music, the importance of vocals and living in Kenny Rogers old house!Asher's Song Choices:Stay with Me - Sam SmithGangsters Paradise - CoolioDock of the Bay - Otis ReadingThe Gambler - Kenny RogersLaura's Song Choice for Asher:Lazarus - David Bowie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura is joined by the amazing Argentinian duo Cande y Paulo today on Music in My Life. In 2017 they went viral on Youtube with their preformance of 'Barro Tal Ves' and now have their debut album released early this month. They tell us the music that means so much to them!Cande y Paulos Choices:Joni Mitchell - Case of YouDavid Bowie - Life on MarsUna Ramos - Camina de LlamasWhat's Up - 4 Non BlondesMercedes Sosa - Sólo Le Pido A DiosMercedes Sosa - Gracias a la vida Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura is joined this week by the amazing Daniel Bingley, who served as a Corporal with the British Army until he was medically discharged in 2017. Since last year’s Invictus programme, Daniel has found sport a remarkable aid towards recovery. In this episode we hear his remarkable journey and the music that soundtracks his life:Daniels Music Choices:The Logical Song - SupertrampThe Gambler - Kenny RogersShine Your Light - Robbie RobertsonWhat A Wonderful World - Louis ArmstrongLauras Song Choice for DanielRemains - Basille (vs. Rag'n'Bone Man & Skunk Anansie)Listen to all of the songs featured in Music in My Life from thisplaylist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3CnUQrtZkOYb8mqaV8ddos?si=5A6DbLJiQxWW2f1hlWGTmQ  ----------------------------------------------------------A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professional Rugby League player and ex-captain of Great Britain and England at international level, Jamie Peacock MBE, joins Laura to discuss how important music is to him and the soundtrack to his most memorable moments.Jamie's Song Choices:Mr Blue Sky - ELOEverywhere - Fleetwood MacDo They Know Its Christmas? - Band AidUnder Pressure - David Bowie and QueenAfterlife - Arcade FireLaura's Song for Jamie: Wake Up - David Bowie and Arcade FireListen to all of the songs featured in Music in My Life from thisplaylist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3CnUQrtZkOYb8mqaV8ddos?si=5A6DbLJiQxWW2f1hlWGTmQ  ----------------------------------------------------------A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Laura celebrates Pride Month, by bringing to you some of the most influential and powerful pieces of music that has connections to the LGBTQ+ community. Laura looks at the history of the Stone Wall riots and how musicians have either used music to help them personally or those around them.  Laura’s song choices: Marvin Gay – Heard It Through The Grapevine Rolling Stones – Honky Tonk Women The Beatles – Come Together  The Archies – Sugar Sugar Henry Mancini – Love Theme Romeo & Juliet  Sylvester – You Make Me Feel Mighty Real Queen – Show Must Go On  George Michael – Freedom 90 Kylie Minogue – Spinning Around Madonna – Vogue Lady Gaga – Born This Way New York City Opera – Stone Wall  Listen to all of the songs featured in Music in My Life from thisplaylist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3CnUQrtZkOYb8mqaV8ddos?si=5A6DbLJiQxWW2f1hlWGTmQ  ----- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura is joined by TV presenter, athlete and public speaker, Steve Brown. They discuss Steve’s love of the British Indie scene and his journey into wheelchair rugby; the unique power music has in our lives, reminiscing over tunes heard on school trips and the influence parents have over musical tastes.Steve's song choices:Happy Mondays - Step OnThe Boys Are Back in Town - Thin LizzyMessage In A Bottle - The PoliceCass Elliot - Make Your Own Kind of MusicLaura’s songs for Steve:Dirty Honey - California Dreamin' The Wire - HaimListen to all of the songs featured in Music in My Life from this playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3CnUQrtZkOYb8mqaV8ddos?si=5A6DbLJiQxWW2f1hlWGTmQ-----A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is all about YOU! Laura asked you what did you last listen to, and you delivered! She unpacks the song giving extra information and history around it and why we love it so much in this episode of Music In My Life! Your Choices: Rudee Vallee – TavernCharlene McKenna – TavernMr Tumble – Head Shoulders Knees and ToesJack Garratt- - MaraAndrea Bocelli - Time To Say GoodbyeJames Taylor - You’ve got a friendSailing to PhiladelphiaDeep Forest Listen all of the songs featured in Music In My Life in theplaylist here :https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3CnUQrtZkOYb8mqaV8ddos?si=5A6DbLJiQxWW2f1hlWGTmQ ---------------A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger Warning: This episode references sexual abuse.Laura is joined by the incredible "model with a purpose", Simone Powderly. They explore music, self-care, self-love, nature and hear more about Simone's journey.-------------------------A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Laura has chosen two performers who have battled against all the odds and adversity in a physical sense to make their careers a huge success in their own right.Songs featured in this episode:And I Will Kiss - Underworld featuring Dame Evelyn Glennie - 2012 London Olympic GamesOlympic Games 2012 OpeningEvelyn Glennie performs Concerto in C major RV 443, Mov 1 by VivaldiEvelyn Glennie & Dave Heath - African SunriseStevie Wonder - Isn't She LovelyStevie Wonder on SamplingStevie Wonder - For Once In My LifeStevie Wonder - SuperstitionListen all of the songs featured in Music In My Life in the playlist here : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3CnUQrtZkOYb8mqaV8ddos?si=5A6DbLJiQxWW2f1hlWGTmQ---------------A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

British CrossFit Athlete Sam Briggs joins Laura in this weeks episode. She is best known for winning the CrossFit Games in 2013 and winning the fittest woman title. We talk through songs from her childhood as well as what keeps her motivated whilst training!Sam's Songs:Whitney Houston - Dance with SomebodyKygo - FirestoneTimmy Trumpet - OracleKatherine Jenkins - The Flower DuetLaura's Song for Sam:PJ Morton and Yeba - How Deep is Your LoveListen all of the songs featured in Music In My Life in the playlist here : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3CnUQrtZkOYb8mqaV8ddos?si=5A6DbLJiQxWW2f1hlWGTmQ---------------A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is all about YOU! Laura asked you what music made you move, and you delivered! She unpacks the song giving extra information and history around it and why we love it so much in this episode of Music In My Life!Your Choices:Chaka Khan - Feel for YouPrince - Feel For YouTom Misch - South of the RiverTom Misch - NightriderJamiroquai - Little LToploader - Dancing in the MoonlightKing Harvest - Dancing in the MoonlightLiza Minnelli - Dancing in the MoonlighThe Killers - Mr BrightsideTones and I - Dance MonkeyTones and I - Johnny Run AwayListen all of the songs featured in Music In My Life in the playlist here : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3CnUQrtZkOYb8mqaV8ddos?si=5A6DbLJiQxWW2f1hlWGTmQ---------------A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura chats to photographer Laura Lewis all about the amazing Joni Mitchell (fan club coming soon!), the best music for getting pumped up (and giving birth!) and what reminds her of family.Laura's song choices:Joni Mitchell - All I Want'Wind it Up' - The Prodigy'You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)' - Sylvester'Bridge over troubled water' Simon and GarfunkelLaura's song choice for Laura:Bruno Major - Places we won't walkListen all of the songs featured in Music In My Life in the playlist here : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3CnUQrtZkOYb8mqaV8ddos?si=5A6DbLJiQxWW2f1hlWGTmQ---------------A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura talks all about Music and how it impacts our connection to food this week, whether that's how fast we eat, what we taste and the impact it has on our brains!Songs played:1. Jack Johnson - Banana Pancakes2. Henry Purcell - If music be the Food of Love3. 'Bigger than us' from Disney Pixar's 'Soul'4. The Longest Johns - Sea Shanty5. The Drinking Song - La Traviata 6. Be Our Guest - Beauty and The Beast 7. Pure Imagination - Barbra Streisand 8.Pure Imagination - Gene Wilderr9. Food Glorious Food ! from Oliver! Listen all of the songs featured in Music In My Life in the playlist here : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3CnUQrtZkOYb8mqaV8ddos?si=5A6DbLJiQxWW2f1hlWGTmQ---------------A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Laura talks all about the piano and the amazing pianists that have revolutionised it.Songs in order:Rhapsody in Blue - Lang Lang Liszt - L Capanella - Lang Lang Hammers - Nils FrahmSays - Nils - FrahmAlice Sara Ott - Beethoven piano concerto no.3 Olafur Arnalds - So Close (from Broadchurch)Olafur Arnalds - Near LightÓlafur Arnalds, Alice Sara Ott - Eyes ShutMax Richter - Sleep ReconstructedListen all of the songs featured in Music In My Life in the playlist here : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3CnUQrtZkOYb8mqaV8ddos?si=5A6DbLJiQxWW2f1hlWGTmQ---------------A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Laura chats to Tom and Alice, founders of 100% non profit fashion brand, Origin Africa.Tom and Alice's song Choices:Home by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic ZerosThree Little Birds by Bob MarleyGoing to the Chapel, by the Dixie CupsNothing Else Matters by Metallica, San Fransico SymphonyLaura's song choice for Tom and Alice:Leon Bridges - Coming homeListen all of the songs featured in Music In My Life in the playlist here : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3CnUQrtZkOYb8mqaV8ddos?si=5A6DbLJiQxWW2f1hlWGTmQ---------------A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.