Denise Lewis, a renowned British athlete and TV personality, has shared her personal playlist, revealing the songs that evoke strong emotions and memories.
For Lewis, music serves as an emotional trigger, transporting her back to specific moments in time. Her earliest memory of a song is Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody', which she heard on Top of the Pops at nursery school. Another nostalgic tune for her was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, purchased from a record shop with her mother.
She has also revealed that certain songs are staples at social gatherings. For instance, when Candy by Cameo is played at parties featuring her female friends, they break into their signature routine. On the other hand, Slade's 'Merry Xmas Everybody' has become increasingly unbearable for Lewis, partly due to its repetition over several decades.
Conversely, songs like My Heart Will Go On by CΓ©line Dion and Savage by Megan Thee Stallion are hidden gems that have captured her heart. My Heart Will Go On, in particular, holds sentimental value as it was released during the 1988 Olympics, an era when Lewis had set ambitious goals for herself.
Another emotionally charged song for Lewis is Coldplay's 'The Scientist', which evokes tears even when she thinks about it. Interestingly, this song has made her cry upon seeing the band live.
Lastly, for Lewis' hypothetical funeral, My Way by Frank Sinatra has been chosen as the final sendoff β a testament to her appreciation for timeless music.
Lewis' playlist offers an intimate glimpse into her emotional and personal world, offering both poignant reminders of fond memories and powerful associations with pivotal moments in life.
For Lewis, music serves as an emotional trigger, transporting her back to specific moments in time. Her earliest memory of a song is Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody', which she heard on Top of the Pops at nursery school. Another nostalgic tune for her was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, purchased from a record shop with her mother.
She has also revealed that certain songs are staples at social gatherings. For instance, when Candy by Cameo is played at parties featuring her female friends, they break into their signature routine. On the other hand, Slade's 'Merry Xmas Everybody' has become increasingly unbearable for Lewis, partly due to its repetition over several decades.
Conversely, songs like My Heart Will Go On by CΓ©line Dion and Savage by Megan Thee Stallion are hidden gems that have captured her heart. My Heart Will Go On, in particular, holds sentimental value as it was released during the 1988 Olympics, an era when Lewis had set ambitious goals for herself.
Another emotionally charged song for Lewis is Coldplay's 'The Scientist', which evokes tears even when she thinks about it. Interestingly, this song has made her cry upon seeing the band live.
Lastly, for Lewis' hypothetical funeral, My Way by Frank Sinatra has been chosen as the final sendoff β a testament to her appreciation for timeless music.
Lewis' playlist offers an intimate glimpse into her emotional and personal world, offering both poignant reminders of fond memories and powerful associations with pivotal moments in life.