Susan Boyle is the Vera Lynn of our generation pulling us through the dark cold winter recession nights with her lilting tones. Lady Gaga is the new Edith Piaf. Get with the programme. Also we all know that Michael Buble is better than Chet Baker.

Steve Reich wishes he was the the Magical Jazz Dwarf Jamie Cullum.

I watched the Third Man yesterday. That should go in your top 25 greatest films.

Theres going to be an Orson Welles season on BBC 4 over Christmas. Did you go out to Jakes thing? I was ill.

I thought it might be. Did you know that if you even look at Noddy Holder in the 4 weeks leading up to Christmas you owe him 3p in royalties? His agent will be on to you. Watch your back. The barman from Early Doors too? Might go christmas/record shopping in Manchester this weekend, do you fancy it? Got any good recommendations?

Had a good xmas? What are your plans for New Years Eve?

Yeah I bought it yesterday. Gave it a listen and it is very good. Only listened to the first CD though. 3 CDs is a bit much I say.

Finally got round to hearing Alain Bushung, great stuff.

Im always open to your recommendations, in fact I encourage them. I have listened to him on spotify, very good. Any more recommendations?

Looks like I backed the right man in Ed eh? Miles better than Chris Huhne who I remember being your favorite politician, a man who actually lives his life in sepia tint.

Read you Sylvian article, how did you manage that one? Did you kidnap him? I am actually impressed.