Retro Runners - Famous Names Playlist Release

Many thanks to all who contributed to the famous names playlist suggestions. We have so many I am on list 2 - which may need some ‘parental advisory’ warnings attached.

But list 1 is done, giving over 3 hours of famous real and fictional names to run by.

The hit list is as follows:-

Michael Caine - Madness

O Superman - Laurie Anderson

There’s a Guy Works Down The Chip Shop Swears He’s Elvis - Kirsty MacColl

Robert de Niro’s Waiting - Bananarama

Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes

John Wayne is Big Leggy - Haysi Fantayzee

Einstein A Go-Go - Landscape

Geronimo - Sheppard

Grace Kelly - Mika

Joan of Arc - OMD

The Joker - Steve Miller Band

Just Like Jesse James - Cher

Free Nelson Mandela - Soweto Singers

Rasputin - Boney M

Clint Eastwood - Gorillaz

Prince Charming - Adam And The Ants

Bruce Lee - Robbie Williams

Sherlock Holmes - Sparks

Andy Warhol - David Bowie

Black Man Ray - China Crisis

Roll Over Beethoven - ELO

Electric Barbarella - Duran Duran

Barbie Girl - Aqua

Walks Like Rihanna - The Wanted

Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5

Wood Beez Pray Like Aretha Franklin - Scritti Politti

Marvin Gaye - Puth and Trainor

Rock Me Amadeus - Falco

Axel F - Faltermeyer

Crockett’s Theme - Jan Hammer

Jackie Wilson Said - Dexy’s & Van Morrison versions

Personal Jesus - Depeche Mode

Vincent - Don McLean

Buddy Holly - Weezer

Einstein - Kelly Clarkson

Frank Sinatra - Cake

Paul McCartney - Scissor Sisters

Ballad of Tom Jones - Space

Ballad of Davey Crockett - Max Bygraves (just for a giggle)

Michaela Strachan - Scouting for Girls

God Save The Queen - Sex Pistols

Picasso Visita etc - Adam & The Ants

Marylin Monroe - Pharrell Williams

JFK - Muse

John Kettley - A Tribe of Toffs

Norman Bates - Landscape

Catherine The Great - The Divine Comedy

Al Capone - Prince Buster

Dear Prudence - Siouxsie and the Banshees and The Beatles versions

Victoria - The Kinks

Mickey - Toni Basil

The Spotify link is here I do hope you enjoy it - I will work on part 2 and release later in the month...

open.spotify.com/user/janca...

I tested it late September and managed a nice 10km with it - see here

jancanrun.com/2018/09/23/20...

Happy running all

[Razouski]

Excellent, this is just what I need for the last leg of my half marathon training. Thanks Jan x

[Hidden in reply to Razouski]

How’s it going then? Are you close to tapering down? I have this in mind for next year as part of my new running challenge.

[Razouski in reply to Hidden]

I have a 2 hour run this weekend, then I taper down the next two weeks to be ready for the 20th. Getting rather apprehensive now...

Well at least I've put most of these into a play list (have omitted a couple which just won't do it for me) and I have 2hours 20 mins of music which is exactly my target time!

[Hidden in reply to Razouski]

Brilliant stuff, I’m sure you will smash it, as you are one heck of a speedy and determined lady. Glad the playlist was some help for you - part 2 is in course - but that is how shall I say it? - a tad more eclectic. Hope your tapering down works out well and that the 2 hour run went fine.

XX

[Polly2810 Graduate]

Phew that is gonna take a fair few Loud legging runs!! Adam and the Ants...my era!! Hope al going well with you x

[Hidden in reply to Polly2810]

Hi - yes it is quite a good one, nd I didn’t realise just how many ‘famous names’ etc there were, truthfully it took me ages to get this one done. Part 2 is on its way but is definitely interesting... The running is going okay - fewer migraines post HRT dumping, but they are still hanging around. So I think it must be something else as well - currently red wine seems to be the culprit. I do hope not... How you and Mr P getting on with the running - can he keep up with you?

[Polly2810 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Yes I think he would happily go off on his own as I am still a snail but I don’t want to go faster I just love trotting along as my own pace🏃‍♂️ My heads have been shocking lately then I stumbled across some foot detox pads from misfit...all the stuff in fb was saying how they were helping with headaches so I though ok nothing to lose ordered some And tried them...I Hane only had to take 6 paracetamols in a week I was taking that in a day!! I am totally gobsmacked in the improvement I have only taken 1 sumatriptan in past week and that was not a bad one. How’s the kms going still on track? X

[Hidden in reply to Polly2810]

Blimey I may give those pads a try then, they sound amazing. Kms just got over the 1600km mark and am about 25km over target. So fingers crossed I will do this challenge.... and I love the fact you have your own pace and stick to it, that’s the way I am sure to keep all your running happy running, I always stress out when someone suggests going faster etc... much nicer to do your own thing...

back to UK first week in November so am taking advantage of warm mild weather here. Take care xx

[Polly2810 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Ah brilliant...well done you will do it for sure i Have every faith in you!! Here’s the link if you’re interested. I ordered 4 pks to start with but they say do for a week initially so have ordered more. Best tenner I’ve spent recently feel so well at the moment😊😊

misfitcosmetics.com/product...

[Hidden]

Thank you for this Jan, a great list!

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

My pleasure - the follow on version will be available soon- although not sure it will be quite so immediate on popularity ...., still we cater for all tastes here!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Haha...Mickey mouse made it!!! 😉 x

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Ooooo, and I forgot about Joan of arc..I like that one...I’m running with these beauties tomorrow...Thankyou Jan..fat boy slim needs some lessons from you x