Sarah Beeny's Candid Music Confessions: A Playlist of Surprises
Television presenter Sarah Beeny has shared an unfiltered look into her musical tastes, revealing a mix of nostalgic favourites, guilty pleasures, and strong opinions in a recent honest playlist feature. Known for her property shows, Beeny's playlist spans genres from pop to rap, offering insights into her personal life and family dynamics.
Early Musical Influences and Teenage Crushes
Beeny's first musical love was Dolly Parton's Jolene, which she discovered as a teenager in a Basingstoke charity shop and played incessantly. Her inaugural single purchase was Save a Prayer by Duran Duran from HMV in Reading, driven by a crush on Simon Le Bon, whom she describes as gorgeous, alongside admiration for Morten Harket of A-ha.
Karaoke Anthems and Family Embarrassments
At karaoke, Beeny turns to Murder on the Dancefloor by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, a track that gets everyone dancing. She admits to being unaware of its recent resurgence in the film Saltburn, highlighting her limited TV and film viewing. Additionally, she knows every lyric to Still Smiling by her husband and four sons' band, the Entitled Sons, though she suspects they find her sing-alongs at gigs embarrassing.
Party Tracks and Musical Pet Peeves
For parties, Beeny nominates Mambo No 5 by Lou Bega, joking that its irresistible beat should be used for torture by forcing people to listen while tied to a chair. Conversely, she has grown to despise The Lady in Red by Chris de Burgh, finding it nauseating despite once enjoying it as a teenager.
Secret Loves and Life-Changing Moments
In a surprising confession, Beeny secretly enjoys PIMP by 50 Cent, citing its catchiness and lyrics, though she hesitates to sing it publicly due to its explicit content. Music played a pivotal role in her relationship; hearing When Justice Came by the Black Velvet Band on cassette when she met her husband at 18 convinced her to marry him, impressed by his cool taste.
Morning Routines and Emotional Connections
To wake her family, Beeny blasts Carmina Burana by Carl Orff on a large speaker, recommending it as an energising start. For emotional moments, Something Stupid by Frank and Nancy Sinatra brings her to tears. As for her funeral, she suggests Jump Around by House of Pain, noting she won't be there to care but thinks it would be a fitting choice.
Professional Context
Sarah Beeny continues to engage audiences with her Channel 4 show, Help! I Bought It at Auction With Sarah Beeny, airing Wednesdays at 8pm. This playlist offers a personal glimpse beyond her on-screen persona, blending humour, nostalgia, and candid admissions about music's role in her life.
