'I was asked to come up with eight songs that defined my life' - Editor Mark Drew braves Inside Tracks on Wolverhampton's WCR radio
Ever thought what it would be like to collate your own Desert Island Discs? One duty placed upon me when taking up the role of editor at the Express & Star and Shropshire Star was to do just that.
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Ok, it's not for that show, but another one called Inside Tracks on WCR in Wolverhampton. And I suspect I was asked more out of convenience than anything else – we share the same Mander House office in the city.
Still, I was happy to help as WCR is a fine station that does a fantastic job in serving the community of the city and further afield.
I'm not sure anyone is interested in my music tastes, but, with help from presenter Tim Beech, the show does provide some insights into what it is like to edit daily titles both online and in print. If you are curious at all you can listen tonight, or find it on catch up over the next fortnight.
If nothing else this was an exercise in distilling what kind of music I like and then attempting to put it into context in terms of life experience.
The simple fact is that, while music is a big part of my life, it doesn't define it. I mostly enjoy certain music because, well, I enjoy it.
I'm also no music connoisseur. I know what I like, but I'm not sure why. I'd love to really get into the detail of genres like jazz and blues, but haven't got the time or inclination. Instead I tend to hear something I like, Shazam it, download it and then find out more.
And, if I'm at a loose end on a weekend, I'll wander into Wolverhampton, browse around the excellent Vinyl & Vintage second hand shop and spend a tenner or two on a couple of random discs. Better still, I'll take a day trip to Shrewsbury and do the same at its indoor market.
