9.49°C Keep Colchester Cool has been inviting some local faces to share their top ten tracks of all time. There are no rules – some will explain why they’ve chosen particular tracks; others won’t. Either way, it promises to provide an insight into what has influenced some of our local heroes over the years.
This week, it’s the turn of DJ Gilly (aka Funky Uncle Pete). Gilly really shouldn’t need an introduction, but let’s just say he’s one of Colchester’s favourite sons of all time.
Here are DJ Gilly’s top ten tracks. Enjoy!
America – A Horse With No Name
When I first heard this, it made me feel good. A record you can close your eyes to, listen to, and drift somewhere far away.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm4BrZjY_Sg
The Doors – LA Woman
This could have been any of The Doors’ tracks, but this is the one I’m going for. A classic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lw1IwfCaKOE
Roxy Music – Virginia Plain
Again, I could have chosen any track from their first album. Listening to this at 15 years old felt mystical.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDULlMa8Hxc
The Psychedelic Furs – Love My Way
I saw The Furs live, and this was the standout track.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGD9i718kBU
Japan – Quiet Life
I found a badge at The Braintree Barn in 1979 that had the word ‘Japan’ on it. I liked it, wore it, and then found out they were a band! Their style and fashion were hugely influential for me at the time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhm-EqcPta0
Reuben Wilson – Got To Get Your Own
The first record I classed as jazz/funk that made me want to get up and dance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMsumRhu45Q
Eddie and The Hot Rods – Do Anything You Wanna Do
A great record that defines the Seventies for me more than any other.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUYkHNAtXTI
Rod Stewart – Maggie May
The all-time classic!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fD_6KqP7K0g
The Stone Roses – Fools Gold
It has to be the long version!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jmn1bmdjYzc
The Cure – Inbetween Days
A Twisters Bar anthem that still sends shivers down my spine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZKh0q904is
