Lovely. Lev’s Six Things looks like being a keeper of a curio site. I do sometimes think the key to a good public playlist in is putting nothing too obvious on there. It’s been a while since I listened to The Boy With The Arab Strap. And Angels with Ashes. And did Dusty’s voice ever not make a song so beautifully listenable?
My Chilean guava is my special secret. Husband & grandchildren (not birds) have realised how delicious they are, so there are actually berries left on the bush for me to enjoy every time I walk up or down our steps. Thanks as ever for a wonderful column xx
Firstly, hugest congratulations on your nomination. Are we able to vote in any way? Regardless, you have my vote, ten times over.
I did not expect to see Frank Ocean on the October playlist. He is one of my go-to voices when I need a little soothing, and perfect for when you need to lean in to a broken heart to get it out of your system (then I switch it up to a selection of his other songs, bringing me right back up again)
I feel such joy seeing Country Life in this, and knowing that people will find the world of CL through you, and you through CL! (and yes, I will nudge the digital team about the headshot tomorrow...) x
Thank you Amie Elizabeth, and for your brilliance at CL. Very glad we share the Frank O love! Alas, there is no voting on the awards - a team of judges get the say, but THANK YOU…and for the headshot nudging! x
Lovely. Lev’s Six Things looks like being a keeper of a curio site. I do sometimes think the key to a good public playlist in is putting nothing too obvious on there. It’s been a while since I listened to The Boy With The Arab Strap. And Angels with Ashes. And did Dusty’s voice ever not make a song so beautifully listenable?
As ever, I agree with you on all these matters
That’s clever - how you embed your Spotify playlist into Substack. Love Leonard Cohen’s You want it darker.
I didn’t know that album until recently and I absolutely love it!
Thank you for so much enticing information!
My pleasure!
Epic playlists as ever!
Thank you thank you!
Great playlists Mark and that squash recipe looks delicious.
Thank you JP!
What a cornucopia! And two
Playlists! Thank you Mark-Wonderful!
You are very welcome Kevin!
That squash harira looks the business, Mark.
Also, a smart idea, this easily digestible compendium … lots to dip in and out of. Lovely stuff. Have a great week. Barrie
Thank you Barrie, very glad you like the looking of it
As you know, I’m a curious curator myself. It’s a very nice way to consume the interesting stuff … and you have a whole bunch of that going on!
My Chilean guava is my special secret. Husband & grandchildren (not birds) have realised how delicious they are, so there are actually berries left on the bush for me to enjoy every time I walk up or down our steps. Thanks as ever for a wonderful column xx
NOR birds!
Loving the playlists in the garden, thanks!
Thank you MJ
Firstly, hugest congratulations on your nomination. Are we able to vote in any way? Regardless, you have my vote, ten times over.
I did not expect to see Frank Ocean on the October playlist. He is one of my go-to voices when I need a little soothing, and perfect for when you need to lean in to a broken heart to get it out of your system (then I switch it up to a selection of his other songs, bringing me right back up again)
I feel such joy seeing Country Life in this, and knowing that people will find the world of CL through you, and you through CL! (and yes, I will nudge the digital team about the headshot tomorrow...) x
Thank you Amie Elizabeth, and for your brilliance at CL. Very glad we share the Frank O love! Alas, there is no voting on the awards - a team of judges get the say, but THANK YOU…and for the headshot nudging! x
Aw shucks. Thanks Mark – you’re a gent. And looking forward to diving into the playlists.
Your email is one of the week’s highlights Lev!
Loving the playlists Mark thank you
You are very welcome and thank you
I welcome the playlists - so glad to see some more of these fabulous collections
I am delighted! There will be one a month now so fingers crossed there are more hits than misses for you