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Why do we put it on a bucket list?

Eric in Belfast has friends who "puts everything on their bucket list" but wonders why not a saucepan, wallpaper or cup list, why a bucket list?

Eric in Belfast has friends who "puts everything on their bucket list" but wonders why not a saucepan, wallpaper or cup list, why a bucket list?

Mickey Feeney reckons it goes back to when people used to say "he looks very pale".

It's about kicking the bucket.

Music by Shakin' Stevens, Elvis Presley, Leo Sayer, Neil Diamond, Dolly Parton, and much more.

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Music Played

  • Shakin’ Stevens

    Green Door

    • Shakin' Stevens - Greatest Hits.
    • Epic.

  • Elvis Presley

    When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold

    • The Original Hit Albums.
    • Not Now Music.
    • 33.

  • Leo Sayer

    More Than I Can Say

    • Leo Sayer -The Definitive Hits Collection.
    • Polygram Tv.
    • 14.

  • Neil Diamond

    Song Sung Blue

    • Neil Diamond - The Ultimate Collectio.
    • Columbia/Mca.

  • Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris

    Making Plans (2015 Remaster)

    • The Complete Trio Collection (Deluxe Edition).
    • Rhino.
    • 2.

  • Matchbox

    When You Ask About Love

    • The Platinum Collection.
    • Rhino.
    • 4.

  • Merle Haggard

    Big City

    • The Essential Merle Haggard: The Epic Years.
    • Epic/Legacy.
    • 1.

  • Otis Redding

    I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)

    • Atlantic Soul (Various Artists).
    • Warner E.S.P..

  • The Beatles

    Mr Moonlight (Remastered 2009)

    • Beatles For Sale (Remastered).
    • EMI Catalogue.
    • 6.

  • Guy Mitchell & Joe Sherman

    Heartaches by the Number

    • The Guy Mitchell Collection.
    • Columbia.
    • 11.

  • The Rolling Stones

    Just Your Fool

    • Blue & Lonesome.
    • Polydor.
    • 001.

  • Darius Rucker

    Wagon Wheel

    • NOW That's What I Call Country Vol. 10 (Deluxe Edition).
    • Now.
    • 13.

  • The Highwaymen, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, The Highwaymen, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings & Kris Kristofferson

    The Last Cowboy Song

    • Highwayman.
    • Columbia Nashville.
    • 2.

Broadcast

  • Tuesday15:04
    BBC Radio Foyle