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The earliest song I became enamored with
My most primal memory is walking into a space at kindergarten where they were spinning Yellow Submarine by the Beatles. I was enthralled by the sonic landscape, and Lennon bellowing: “Full speed ahead!” When it arrived at the chorus, I remember thinking: “This must be music!”

The first single I purchased
When I was eight years old, I won a contest at school to pick a brand new record to play at the small dance we had on Fridays. My instructor took me to a local store, and I chose Come Back My Love by the group Darts. The first single I purchased with my own savings was Mull of Kintyre by Paul McCartney's Wings from a music store in Colne. It was No 1 at the time, and I selected it when my dad pointed out that it was by a former member of the Beatles.

The song I perform at sing-along
I honestly do not enjoy public singing and steer clear at all costs. But if forced, I’d select Summer Wind by Frank Sinatra.

The piece I inexplicably know each line to
I not long ago realised that I know almost every word to The Boy in the Bubble, You Can Call Me Al, and the entire album on Graceland by the legendary songwriter.

The best tune to put on at a gathering
It relies on the point of the event you are at. For the beginning it would probably be I Heard It Through the Grapevine by Marvin Gaye. As the evening progresses, I’d move on to the Artist, the Stones and David Bowie, and when it really kicks off, Phat Planet by Leftfield, Born Slippy .NUXX by the techno pioneers, and Ascension by Gorillaz, which is an massive track.

The number I can never listen to
I inexplicably loathe Mr Brightside by the Las Vegas band.

The ultimate song to have sex to
Come Together by the Beatles.

The LP that altered my perspective
When I was twelve and just learning to learn the guitar, I’d only listen to classic rock and roll, and was obsessed with Elvis, the rock pioneer, the killer, the New Orleans legend, Buddy Holly and the rockabilly star. Then my babysitter played Let There Be Rock by the Australian rockers. It was still rock’n’roll, but it was high voltage rock music. As soon as he placed the record on the turntable, I was captivated.

The song that gets me up in the AM
What’d I Say in its full glory by The Genius.

The song that gets me emotional
All music leaves me moved. The Queen of Soul, Frank Sinatra, Elvis and the Fab Four all bring a tear to my eye because of the harmony and utter brilliance of the singing. But The Ocean by the Sheffield crooner hits me hard every time.

The music I’d like played at my final send-off
Elvis. If I’m cremated, I’ll have Burning Love. If I’m laid to rest in the ground, I’ll have Way Down.