The Musical Optimist (Episode 67)

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Thursday, 10 April 2025 - 2 hours 4 minutes

Welcome to Episode 67 of the Musical Circle, hosted, written, and directed by Ben Charles. Ben reveals that another LIVE bonus episode of the Musical Circle is coming soon. Ben also has this episode with no sections, and he makes this a very uptempo and upbeat episode. There will be sections for the Musical Circle, including the debut of a brand new section next Thursday. Ben reveals his plans for episode 68 of the Musical Circle and plans for the future. This episode serves as the debuts of the following musicians and performers: Miley Cyrus, the rock band The Beaches, Fred V, Malcolm Todd, and Hannah Cohen. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:1. Azizam - Ed Sheeran (2025, released 4th of April)2. Relentless Love - Sophie Ellis-Bextor (2025, released 28th of March)3. End of the World - Miley Cyrus (2025)4. Way To Go - Empire of the Sun (from their 2016 album Two Vines)5. Magic - Kylie Minogue (from her 2020 album DISCO)6. Rasputin - Majestic and Boney M. (2021)7. SOS - Rihanna (from the 2006 album A Girl Like Me)8. Can't Feel My Face - The Weeknd (from his 2015 album Beauty Behind the Madness)9. Lonesome Is A State of Mind - Djo (from his new 2025 album called The Crux)10. Last Girls At The Party - The Beaches (2025, released last Wednesday)11. Sparks - Fred V and Nu-La (2025, released last Friday, April 4th)12. Light Years - John Summit and Inez (2025, released two weeks ago)13. Cosmic Girl - Jamiroquai (from his 1996 album Travelling Without Moving)14. Twilight Zone - Ariana Grande (from her 2025 deluxe album Eternal Sunshine: Brighter Days Ahead)15. Heroes (We Could Be) - Alesso and Tove Lo (from Alesso's 2015 album Forever)16. Chaser - Mammal Hands (from their 2020 album Captured Spirits)17. Nobody New - The Marias (2025, released last Friday, April 4th)18. Concrete - Malcolm Todd (from his new 2025 album, also called Malcolm Todd, released last Friday, April 4th)19. Earthstar - Hannah Cohen (from her new 2025 album called Earthstar Mountain, released last Friday, April 4th)20. Back to Life - Poolside featuring Panama (from Poolside's 2023 album called Blame It All On Love)21. Alive - Black Eyed Peas (from their 2009 album The Energy Never Ends or The E.N.D)22. Sweet Disposition (John Summit and Silver Panda Remix) - The Temper Trap, John Summit, and Silver Panda (2024)23. Dopamine - Purple Disco Machine and the singer Eyelar (from the 2021 album Exotica)24. Assumptions - Sam Gellaitry (from his 2021 EP called IV or 4)The Musical Circle returns with the next episode with episode 68, on the 17th of April, or April 17th, 2025, called "A Hopeful Solution"Credits:Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Michael, Rose, Melissa, Elizabeth, Patrick, and all my friends. Another special thank you to the many fans and listeners of the Musical Circle for the incredible support for the show.Hosted By: Ben CharlesProduced and Edited by: Melissa RodriguezSound Engineer: Elizabeth HughesAdvisor to the Director: Elizabeth HughesWritten and Directed By: Ben Charles

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