My guest in this episode is Dan French.

As is often the case with my guests there is a work connection however in this case Dan worked with my brother Jim in the 90’s, not with myself. His name has come up regularly since that time and I am delighted he came on the show.

To say Dan is an avid consumer of music is an understatement. This episode is a veritable Cook’s tour of the last six decades of music and in this 75-minute episode we manage to reference a 124 artists and songs spanning a whole range of genres and trends.

Somehow Dan managed to whittle that down to these seven great choices

60’s The Beatles Revolution

70’s Derek & The Dominos Layla

80’s Joan Armatrading All the Way from America

90’s Jeff Buckley Hallelujah

00’s The Magic Numbers Forever Lost

10’s Adele Someone Like You

20’s Live Lounge All Stars Times Like These

In amongst all that music Dan has some fascinating stories including:

· An extended road trip to the US and Canada in the early 80’s

· Moving a Buick Regal Sedan from Seattle to San Bernadino on a motorcycle licence

· Working with big names in I.T including James Martin & Tom Gruber (creator of Siri)

· The journey to becoming CEO and owner of Consider Solutions

· Making his daughters late for school by taking them to the IOW Festival

· Forming the band Bromma Plan and playing in Amsterdam, Vienna, Ibiza, and Edinburgh

Dan is the proud father of two wonderful daughters, Hannah and Amy and now lives in Weybridge with his partner Georgia and her children Raff and Sienna.

Here is the link to the hit packed 123 songs on Dan's Playlist. Just cut and paste into your browser and enjoy :-)

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2AZVM8UnRatkxStyI8kxSA?si=3a6ddb728cd445a8