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Goodbye by Emmylou Harris

As the last chords fade, it’s time to pick a winner of the last music competition.

I loved all your entries, and cannot abandon any of my children, so it’s seems fitting to say you all won my esteem! (With a special mention to Giggidy Goo and Cu Chulainn for previous oversights.)

And yet…

… who could resist Slightly Bemused‘s choice of Abba’s Thank you for The Music to celebrate our Waterloo? Except perhaps Janet (sorry!).

Thank you all so much for making this weekly warm-down such a hoot.

I’ll leave you with a couple of my own farewell choices: So This Is Goodbye by Stina Nordenstam and, playing above, Goodbye by Emmylou Harris.

That’s all folks!

*sobs uncontrollably in the corner*

Previously: Win Nick’s Esteem

Meanwhile…

….Bodger writes:

Looking for a milk-loving, Americana-drenched muso with a heart of gold who writes like an angel?

Nick Kelly is your man and is newly available. Broadsheet@broadsheet.ie for contact details.

Pic: Shutterstock

So this is goodbye.

Thanks so much to everyone who left such supportive messages on my post yesterday. They really warmed my heart and are appreciated more than I can express.

I am sure gonna miss our regular Friday get togethers.

At least Janet can rest knowing that no ABBA songs are lurking under the next link.

It’s apt that the theme for our last music bants comes via esteemed Broadsheet Trailer Park supervisor Andy Pipkin, who writes:

“So with the heaviest of hearts, my last suggestion for The Last Quiz: ‘What’s your favourite song that mentions Goodbye or Farewell or Thank You?’ Here’s mine.”

Thanks Andy.

And here’s mine.

You know the drill: Please include video links if possible.

Lines stay open until Sunday at 5pm.

Parting is such sweet sorrow,

Pic: Apple Corps

Thank Fletch it’s Friday.

All of us here at chateau Broadsheet was gutted to hear of the untimely death of founding Depeche Mode synth guru Andy Fletcher.

An enduring icon of the 1980s and a huge influence on the subsequent electro-pop genre, Fletcher’s contribution to music will never be forgotten.

So this week I want to know: what’s your favourite Depeche Mode song and why?

Here’s mine.

Please include video links if possible.

Lines close on Saturday at Midnight.

Last week, thanks to a suggestion by Andy Pipkin, I asked for your least favourite song. You answered in your tens. But there could only be one winner.

Unmutual won my boundless ‘lack of esteem’ with this horror:

Celine Dion • My Heart Will Go On

Unmutual writes:

“Somewhere in the icy depths of the North Atlantic lies the wreck of the Titanic… and if I’m honest and had my way… it’s where this watery dose of sentimental Sonic-Cystitis would be placed for the rest of all time…”

Nick says: Congrats Unmutual and thanks to all who entered.

Last week: Win Nick’s Esteem

Pic: Bunker Vinyl, Cork

Thank your lucky stars it’s Friday.

Once more, we have our treasured Broadsheet Trailer Park supervisor Andy Pipkin to thank for the theme of this week’s voucher-free music sesh.

Andy writes:

“As a suggestion for this week’s Esteem post, might I be bold enough to suggest the following? For the last few years you’ve always asked ‘your favourite’ so this week I’m putting forward your least favourite, most annoying song that most people enjoy! Here’s mine: Honestly it makes me physically vomit!”

Thanks Andy. Here’s mine.

Please include video link if possible.

Lines close on Saturday at Midnight

Last week, I asked for your favourite Eurovision Song Contest entry down all the days.

You answered in your tens but there could only be one winner. Capernosity & Function won my esteem with this entry:

Daði og Gagnamagnið – Think About Things

Capernosity & Function writes:

“The great lost Eurovision winner that never was from the cancelled 2020 contest. The Eurovision jobsworths wouldn’t let Dadi Freyr enter this song again in 2021, so please let him win this equally prestigious song contest.”

Justice is finally served!

Nick says: Congrats Capernosity and thanks to everyone who entered.

Last week: Win Nick’s Esteem

Pic: Steamboat Vinyl, Limerick

Thank Frida it’s Friday.

We hope you all enjoyed the show.

This week’s voucher-free music forum comes courtesy again of a suggestion by treasured Broadsheet Trailer Park caretaker Andy Pipkin.

Andy writes:

“After a disappointing night at Eurovision last night – and the last number of years – as an idea for today’s Esteem competition: ‘what’s your favourite Eurovision song, winner or loser?’ Here’s mine.”

Thanks Andy. And here’s mine.

Lines MUST close on Saturday Midday

Please include video links if possible.

Last week, thanks to another suggestion by Andy, I asked for your favourite song about cheating. You answered in your tens. But there could only be one winner. Janet won my esteem with a French offering….

Paul Braffort – La Java De L’Adultere

Janet wrote:

“I’m an unfortunate expert; infidelity is rather more the norm in France…and I suppose if you can’t beat them ;))”

Nick says: Congrats Janet. Merci beaucoup to everyone who entered.

Last week: Win Nick’s Esteem

Earlier: Blame It On The Boogie

Bunker Vinyl, Cork

Thank Felix it’s Friday.

Gather round, readers. The vinyl-breaking theme for this week’s voucher-less music banter comes courtesy of our valued Trailer Park key-holder Andy Pipkin.

Andy writes:

“As a suggestion for today’s competition may I suggest your favourite song about cheating!! Here’s mine.”

You may.

And here’s mine.

Lines must close at 5.15pm 10.45pm Saturday 10am.

Please include video link if possible.

Last week I asked you to name your favourite song about or mentioning stars. You answered in your tens.

Ben Madigan won my esteem with this entry…

Teenage Fanclub – Star Sign

Ben writes:

“Is your star sign ever wrong?”

“A classic slice of melodic guitar power pop from 1991’s Bandwagonesque.”

Nick says: Congrats Ben and thanks to y’all for entering.

Last week: Win Nick’s Esteem

Steamboat Vinyl, Limerick

Thank Fanny it’s Friday.

Are you all sitting comfortably? Then, let’s begin.

This week, the theme of our voucher-less music watercooler convo is stars. So what’s your favourite song about or mentioning stars in the lyrics/title?

Here’s mine.

Please include video links if possible.

Lines close on Saturday at Middnight

Nick says: Good luck!

Last week, thanks to a suggestion by Andy Pipkin, I asked you what song you’d like played at your funeral.

You all gave really great answers so it was very hard to pick a winner.

However, Fergalito won my esteem with this solemnly naughty entry.

Smog – Dress Sexy at my Funeral

Fergalito writes:

“Death is not something I tend to dwell on much any more, though when my thoughts are taken with it, I find I’m consumed more with the idea of losing love rather than countenancing the void. It’s almost too much to bear sometimes. Grief is the contraction of love as someone very dear to me once said.”

Nick says: Well done Fergalito, and thanks to everyone who wrote in.

Last week: Win Nick’s Esteem

Pic: Bunker Vinyl, Cork

How are things in Glocca Morra?

This week the theme of our voucher-less music chinwag is a sombre one.

It was chosen by ace Broadsheet film correspondent Andy Pipkin who is mourning the loss of two of his old work colleagues.

We send our condolences out to Andy and the friends and families of the departed.

Andy writes:

“At both funerals I met up with old workmates; we all had a passion for music and it bore through at the funerals as the music choice was both sad and uplifting as it was chosen by the deceased before they passed away.

“We all spoke about the music and what we’d have played at our funeral. So if it’s not too dark and as a celebration of their life…What song would you like to be played at your funeral and why?”

Here’s Andy’s choice.

And here’s mine.

Lines close on Saturday at Midnight.

Please include video links if possible.

Now, two weeks ago I asked you to name your favourite punk anthem. You answered in your tens. Stephen Moran won my esteem with this entry.

The Stooges – I Wanna Be Your Dog

Stephen writes:

“We always associate punk with the class of ’77. But there were many precursors to the CBGBs crew and The Clash. I’d date it to the class of ’69 and The Stooges and The MC5.”

Nick says: Congrats Stephen and thanks to everyone who entered.

Previously: Win Nick’s Esteem

Thank Fletch it’s Friday.

It’s that time of the week you’ve all been waiting for. I can feel your excitement through my keyboard.

And so without further ado, let’s get this voucher-free music party started.

This week, on the 45th anniversary of the release of the debut album by The Clash, I want to know: what’s your favourite punk anthem?

Here’s mine.

Please include video links if possible.

Lines MUST close on Saturday at Midday.

Last week, I asked for your favourite song with flowers in the title or lyrics. You answered in your tens.

Gorugeen won my esteem with this entry:

Led Zeppelin – Misty Mountain Hop

Gorugeen writes:

“Always makes me think of our holidays in France: Sitting at the top of the meadow, watching all the happy people arrive and as the sun dips behind the trees the music starts. My happy place.”

Nick says: Congratulations Gorugeen. Thanks to everyone who entered.

Last week: Win Nick’s Esteem

Pic: Bunker Vinyl, Cork

Thank Frilly it’s Friday.

After another week of robust debate with our readers offering a full and frank exchange of views, it’s about time for a temporary cessation of hostilities. Would a group hug be out of the question?  Suit yourselves.

This week, as Spring works its magic – and with my warm, if voucher-free, esteem on offer – I want to know,: what’s your favourite song about or mentioning flowers in the title or lyrics?

Here’s mine.

Please include video links if possible.

Lines MUST close at 10.45pm.

Last week, thanks to a suggestion by reader Verbatim, I asked for your favourite song with a number in the title or lyrics. You answered in your tens.

Verbatim herself won my esteem with this brilliant choice.

At Seventeen – Janis Ian

Millie agreed:

“Great pick. Love this song.”

Nick says: Congrats Verbatim. Thanks to everyone who entered.

Last week: Win Nick’s Esteem

Pic: Bunker Vinyl, Cork