Today is the 23rd April. A special day for the English.

It’s St. George’s Day AND Shakespeare’s birthday. Join us on Cool Britannia for a joint celebration of tunes related to two of England’s greatest cultural icons.

Music:

Billy Bragg – A New England

The Waterboys – Old England

The Smiths – Shakespeare’s Sister

Shakespears Sister – It’s A Trip

Stereophonics – Mr Writer

The Beatles – Paperback Writer

George Harrison – When We Was Fab

George Michael – Waiting For That Day

St Etienne – Only Love Can Break Your Heart

Utah Saints – What Can You Do For Me

The Soup Dragons – I’m Free

Kirsty MacColl – A New England