"The only time I ever feel totally alive is when I'm on stage. I love singing. Singing is my saviour."
When Christy Dignam of chart-topping Irish band Aslan came in to the show on Sunday, he was extremely candid about the troubles he's had in life: he talked about his cancer diagnosis, his battles with drug addiction, and the hard process of facing up to his own mortality. Through it all, he said, singing has been his release: his way to feel happiness.
It was no surprise, then, to discover that Christy had curated such a brilliant playlist for the show on Sunday, with classics from Tom Waits, Phil Lynott and Jeff Buckley all on the playlist. "Jeff Buckley is a master," he said. "Any young singer that wants to get into singing should listen to Jeff Buckley."
Aslan are celebrating 30 years since the release of their debut album Feel No Shame -- and they play two gigs in Dublin's Iveagh Gardens in July. Listen back to the show by clicking the play button on the top right of the screen and let us know what you think of the playlist by dropping us a line on Twitter: @nadineoregan or @songsinthekey.
Christy Dignam's Playlist
1. Aslan 'This Is'
2. Phil Lynott 'Old Town'
3. David Bowie 'Life on Mars'
4. Jeff Buckley 'Lover, You Should've Come Over'
5. Gilbert O'Sullivan 'Alone Again (Naturally)'
6. Christy Dignam and Pat Fitzpatrick 'Rock 'n' Roll Suicide'
7. Tom Waits 'Christmas card from a Hooker in Minneapolis'
8. Frank Sinatra 'My Way'
9. Radiohead 'Creep'
10. Caruso 'Nessun Dorma'
