British politicians music tastes
 

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/26072006/34...liticians.html

Britain's politicians have revealed their musical tastes - and most of them are stuck in the 1970s.

The British Library asked MPs to name their favourite number one album, and Led Zeppelin's 1969 classic Led Zeppelin II came out on top, with Pink Floyd and Deep Purple also proving popular.

Lib Dem MP Lembit Opik said: "Zeppelin made a new kind of music. They created a genre many have copied but no-one has equalled. And Whole Lotta Love is the greatest rock song ever."

The Beatles proved the most popular band. Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell opted for Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, while Education Secretary Alan Johnson preferred Revolver. Former Tory leader Michael Howard went for the White Album.

Respect MP George Galloway chose Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan.

Rosemary McKenna, Labour MP, picked the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. "It's a fantastic dance album and never fails to make me smile. It's the most played on my iPod and in my car," she said.

Dare by Human League is the favourite of Lib Dem MP Mark Oaten. "This album reminds me of my last year at school and brings up a lot of happy memories. Every track is a killer, not a filler," he said.

I'd be intrigued to see the full list.

Sir David of Cameron, Prime Minister to be, was on Desert Island Discs recently. 'What were his picks, HP?'. You didn't need to ask:


1. Tangled Up In Blue
Performer Bob Dylan
Composer Bob Dylan
Publisher CBS
CD Title Bob Dylan:Real Live
Track Side 2 trk 1
Label CBS
Rec No: 26334

2. Ernie
Performer Benny Hill
Composer Benny Hill
Publisher EMI
CD Title Benny Hill:Ernie
Track 1
Label EMI
Rec No: CDGO 2040

3. Wish You Were Here
Performer Pink Floyd
Composer Gilmour/Waters
CD Title Echoes - The Best of Pink Floyd
Track Cd1 trk 20
Label EMI
Rec No: 536112

4. On Wings of Song
Performer Kiri Te Kanawa and Utah Symphony Orchestra
Composer Mendelssohn
CD Title Essential Wedding Collection
Track Cd1 trk 20
Label Decca
Rec No: 475 6013

5. Fake Plastic Trees
Performer Radiohead
Composer Radiohead
Publisher EMI
CD Title Fake Plastic Trees
Track 1
Label Parlophone
Rec No: CDRS6411

6. This Charming Man
Performer Smiths
Composer Morrissey & Marr
Publisher Warner Chappell music
CD Title This Charming Man
Track 7
Label WEA
Rec No: YZ000ICD2

7. Perfect Circle
Performer R.E.M
Composer Berry/Buck/Mills/Stipe
Publisher International Record Syndicate
CD Title Best of R.E.M
Track 3
Label I.R.S.
Rec No: DMIRHI

8. All these Things that I've Done
Performer The Killers
Composer Flowers
Publisher Universal Music publishing
CD Title All these Things that I've Done
Track 1
Label Lizard King
Rec No: Lizard012

Record:Tangled Up in Blue
Book:The River Cottage Cookbook by Hugh
Fearnley-Whittingstall
Luxury: A crate of Scottish whisky.

Eerily close to my own Desert Island Discs.

it only makes sense for their tastes to be from the 70's, that is whenn they were musically exploring.

most of my tastes are 80's I woudl say, dinosaur, sonic youth, butthole surfers, etc

They're jammin'.

In response to all the anti-american baiting tonight courtesy of one porkmarras, esq., I shall bump this thread thusly.

Steady on sunshine. I think enough of us remember the Thatcher-era to be incredibly unlikely to vote Tory. Admittedly, there's not much strength in Lib Dem and Labour are very close to forcing our hand... but not the Torys. Anything but them. Which is why I'm anticipating a very low voter turnout this time, cynical fuck that I am.

the conservatives dont stand a chance until next time around. everyone remembers thatcher in all her evilness.