Simon Wood

Posts Tagged: playlist

The Official TROUBLE & STRIFE Playlist

As I’ve done with my last few books, I’ve created a playlist for my Cockney Rhyming Slang inspired book TROUBLE & STRIFE. Each title relates to one of the stories in the book (although I’ve taken liberties with a couple of songs):

Steve Brewer’s BABBLING BROOK (slang for crook).
Song “The fun lovin’ criminal” – Fun Lovin’ Criminals.

Angel Luis Colón’s BUNSEN BURNER (slang for earner, as in making money).
Song “Earned it” – The Weeknd.

Johnny Shaw’s DICKY DIRT (slang for shirt).
Song “T-shirt weather” – Circa Waves.

Paul Finch’s MR. KIPPER (slang for Jack the Ripper).
Song “Jack the Ripper” – Screaming Lord Sutch.

Jay Stringer’s HALF INCH (slang for pinch as in to steal).
Song “Pinch me” – Bare-naked Ladies.

Catriona McPherson’s BARNET FAIR (slang for hair).
Song “Hair” – The Cowsills.

Susanna Calkins’ TEA LEAF (slang for thief).
Song “Nothing but thieves” – Amsterdam.

Travis Richardson’s LEE MARVIN (slang for starving).
Song “Wand’rin star” – Lee Marvin.

Colin Campbell’s TROUBLE & STRIFE (slang for wife).
Song “Trouble and strife” – Béla Fleck and the Flecktones.

Sam Wiebe’s A LADY FROM BRISTOL (slang for pistol).
Song “Who’s that lady” – Isley Brothers.

Robert Dugoni’s PLEASURE & PAIN (slang for rain).
Song “Love reign o’er me” – The Who.

As I curated this criminal enterprise, I chose “Trouble” by Ray LaMontagne and “Strife” by Trivium.

If you’ve read the book, these songs will make a lot of sense and if you haven’t, it should give you an inkling as to what to expect.

Learn more about the book here and listen to all the song below

 

Categories: new book

Read more

A Playlist For Aidy Westlake & HALF-INCHED

My frustrated DJ self emerges yet again for a playlist for my the latest Aidy Westlake book, HALF-INCHED. The playlist reflects the various themes and plotlines from the book series. If you’ve read the books, these songs will make a lot of sense and if you haven’t, it should give you an inkling as to what to expect. Either way, the songs should result in a shake of the head…or a groan.

So here’s what’s on the playlist:

“The Distance.” – Cake

“Fast Car.” – Tracy Chapman

“Jerry Was Racecar Driver” – Primus

“The Road To Hell” – Chris Rea

“Shut Up And Drive” – Rhianna

“Cars” – Gary Newman

“Road To Nowhere” – Talking Heads

“Keep The Car Running” – Arcade Fire

“Everyday Is A Winding Road” – Sheryl Crow

“One Headlight” – The Wallflowers

“Passenger Seat” – Death Cab For Cutie

“Drive” – The Cars

“Passenger Side” – Wilco

“Granddad” – Clive Dunn

If you have any musical suggestions, leave them in the comments and I’ll add them to the playlist.  Now just hit play to listen. Enjoy!!

Categories: new book shelf life

Read more

The Playlist For SAVING GRACE

My frustrated DJ self emerges yet again for a playlist for my new thriller SAVING GRACE.  The playlist reflects the various themes and plotlines from the book.  If you’ve read the book, these songs will make a lot of sense and if you haven’t, it should give you an inkling as to what to expect.  Either way, the songs should result in a shake of the head…or a groan.   🙂

So here’s what’s on the playlist:

“Let her go.” – Passenger

“I’m the man.” –  Joe Jackson

“Desperado”  –  Rhianna

“Sunday Papers” –  Joe Jackson

“Protection” –  Massive Attack

“Money” –  Pink Floyd

“Regret” –  New Order

“Running up that hill” –  Kate Bush

“There’s a guy works down the chip shop swears he’s Elvis” –  Kirsty MacColl

The Jaffa Cake Munchkin song

Now just hit play to listen.  Enjoy!!

Categories: new book

Read more

Olivia Shaw’s DECEPTIVE PRACTICES Mix Tape

playlist-barrygruff-1My frustrated DJ is emerging and as I’ve done with my last few books, I’ve created a playlist for my heroine Olivia Shaw from DECEPTIVE PRACTICES.  Olivia’s playlist is pretty dark as she’s a woman under the gun, not surprising considering her clear and present danger. This mix tape is the kind of thing Roy at Infidelity Limited would send her just to unsettle her that little bit more.

If you’ve read the book, these songs will make a lot of sense and if you haven’t, it should give you an inkling as to what to expect.

So here’s what’s on her playlist:

1.       “Dangerous woman” –  Ariana Grande

2.       “Grounds for divorce” – Elbow

3.       “How we operate” – Gomez

4.       “Cheating” –   John Newman

5.       “Pound Of Flesh” – Regina Spektor.

6.       “Band of gold” – Freda Payne

7.       “Gambler” – Kenny Rogers

8.       “Baby did a bad bad thing” – Chris Issak

9.       “Shakedown” – ELO

10.   “Fire” – The Crazy World of Arthur Brown

Categories: new book shelf life

Read more

SHELF LIFE: Killer Playlist

monstersI’m a bit of a frustrated disc jockey at heart. I love coming up with playlists—and I’ve come up with a killer playlist…for fiction’s most notorious killers. I hope you enjoy and slay away!  😆

Freddy Krueger—”Dream weaver” by Gary Wright

Norman Bates—”Mama” by Genesis

Jason Voorhees—”Knives Out” by Radiohead

Leatherface—”Chainsaw” by The Band Perry

Chucky—”Puppet on a string” by Sandie Shaw

Damien Thorn—”The devil inside” by INXS

Michael Myers—”First cut is the deepest” by Cat Stevens

Hannibal Lector—”Happy Meal II” by The Cardigans

Pinhead—”Man in the Box” by Alice in Chains

Carrie—”Invisible Touch” by Genesis

 

Categories: shelf life

Read more

SHELF LIFE: Zoë’s Mix Tape

playlist-barrygruff-1I’m a big music freak and as I’ve done with my last couple of books, I’ve created a playlist for my heroine Zoë Sutton from THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY. Zoë’s playlist is pretty dark as she’s a troubled woman, not surprising considering her past problems and her present danger. This mix tape is the kind of thing her therapist would have her make to help her understand herself better. So here’s what I expect to find on her playlist:

1. “Hit me with your best shot” – Pat Benatar
2. “One way or another” – Blondie
3. “Missing” – Everything But The Girl
4. “Showdown” – ELO
5. “Tallyman” – Jeff Beck
6. “I’ve Been Waiting For A Girl Like You” – Foreigner
7. “Wicked Game” – Chris Isaak
8. “Bad Girls” – M.I.A.
9. “The First Cut Is The Deepest” – Cat Stevens
10. “Out of Control” – She Wants Revenge
11. “Hurt” – Johnny Cash
12. “Fox On The Run” – Sweet
13. “Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing” – Chris Issak
14. “Out of Control” – Hoobastank
15. “Died in your arms” – Cutting Crew

Readers of the book should recognize the significance of these songs and song titles, so if you have suggestions for Zoë, call them out. I’m sure Zoë will appreciate it. 🙂

Categories: book of the month shelf life

Read more

SHELF LIFE: Terry’s Playlist

NO SHOW’s Terry Sheffield is a bit of a hopeless romantic.  I mean the man crossed an ocean for love.  So naturally, he’s the kind of guy who’d make a mix tape (am I dating myself?) for that special girl in his life.  So based on his experiences, here’s what I expect to find on his NO SHOW playlist:

1.       “Breakfast in America” – Supertramp
2.       “Sara(h)” – Fleetwood Mac
3.       “Ain’t No Sunshine (When She’s Gone)” – Bill Withers
4.       “Wish You Were Here” – Pink Floyd
5.       “Lies” – The Black Keys
6.       “She’s Not There” – The Zombies
7.       “Revenge” – Sparklehorse
8.       “Hold Your Tongue” – Jump Little Children
9.       “Cold As Ice” – Foreigner
10.   “Rescue Me” – Fontella Bass
11.   “American Woman” – Guess Who
12.   “I Will Follow You Into The Dark” – Death Cab for Cutie
13.   “Trouble” – Ray LaMontagne 
14.   “Psycho Killer” – Talking Heads
15.   “Oscar Mayer Bologna” – Daniel Bedingfield

Readers of the book should recognize the significance of these songs and song titles, so if you have suggestions for Terry, call them out.  I’m sure Terry will appreciate it.  🙂

Categories: shelf life

Read more