Granite Island Discs: Imogen Andrew

The Gov’s publicist will never forget watching Gladys Knight & the Pips live in concert.

What five songs would you take to a desert island?

1. Flock of Dimes – ‘Two’

2. First Aid Kit – ‘Stay Gold’

3. Indigo Girls – ‘Fleet of Hope’

4. Japanese Breakfast – ‘Be Sweet’

5. Leon Bridges – ‘If It Feels Good (Then It Must Be)’

If you could only pick one, what would it be?

Flock of Dimes – ‘Two’. It must be one of the only songs that I never skip, no matter how many times I listen to it.

What’s your favourite album?

I don’t know if I could narrow it down to a favourite, but if I could only listen to one album for the rest of my life, it would have to be Poseidon and the Bitter Bug by the Indigo Girls. It’s an album I have adored for over a decade, and in all that time, it’s still rare for me to find a moment that couldn’t be soundtracked by one of their songs. However, my favourite album of this year has absolutely been Brittany Howard’s What Now. It’s just divine from start to end.

What’s your favourite song by an SA artist/band?

I love anything Special Patrol – ‘Changing Emily’ seems to land on my Spotify Wrapped every year (that, and ‘New Years Eve’). Otherwise, it would have to be ‘Molly’ by WANDERERS for a feel-good groove.

Favourite music-related memory?

I was lucky enough to see Gladys Knight & the Pips in Melbourne a few years ago, and afterwards, I think I was smiling for about six days straight. She was absolutely incredible (obviously), but it was also the most exceptional crowd and energy I've been a part of at a show. It started as a seated gig, but she had everyone on their feet within about 20 minutes. Watching a packed hall of grans busting their best moves for an hour was infectious fun.

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