John Simm, the lead actor of the hit TV show Doctor Who, has revealed his personal music playlist in an exclusive interview. When asked to share his favorite tunes, Simm confessed that he has a strong dislike for one particular song - Mr Brightside by The Killers.
For Simm, the Beatles' Yellow Submarine is a nostalgic favorite, evoking memories of his nursery school days. He also shares his love for early rock 'n' roll artists like Elvis and Chuck Berry, which sparked his interest in music at the age of 12. AC/DC's Let There Be Rock was particularly influential, drawing him into the high-voltage world of rock.
Simm's karaoke preferences are unusual, with a penchant for Frank Sinatra's Summer Wind. However, he has an unexpected affinity for Paul Simon's Graceland, knowing nearly all the lyrics to several tracks on the album. His go-to party anthem is Prince, and when things get really wild, it's Phat Planet by Leftfield that takes center stage.
On a more sentimental note, Simm reveals that The Ocean by Richard Hawley has an emotional impact on him every time he listens to it. And if he were to pass away, his funeral playlist would feature two Elvis classics - Burning Love and Way Down.
What's interesting is the stark contrast between Simm's love for upbeat party anthems and his strong dislike for Mr Brightside by The Killers. It leaves us wondering what sparked this unusual aversion to a song that might seem catchy on paper but clearly holds little appeal for Simm.
For Simm, the Beatles' Yellow Submarine is a nostalgic favorite, evoking memories of his nursery school days. He also shares his love for early rock 'n' roll artists like Elvis and Chuck Berry, which sparked his interest in music at the age of 12. AC/DC's Let There Be Rock was particularly influential, drawing him into the high-voltage world of rock.
Simm's karaoke preferences are unusual, with a penchant for Frank Sinatra's Summer Wind. However, he has an unexpected affinity for Paul Simon's Graceland, knowing nearly all the lyrics to several tracks on the album. His go-to party anthem is Prince, and when things get really wild, it's Phat Planet by Leftfield that takes center stage.
On a more sentimental note, Simm reveals that The Ocean by Richard Hawley has an emotional impact on him every time he listens to it. And if he were to pass away, his funeral playlist would feature two Elvis classics - Burning Love and Way Down.
What's interesting is the stark contrast between Simm's love for upbeat party anthems and his strong dislike for Mr Brightside by The Killers. It leaves us wondering what sparked this unusual aversion to a song that might seem catchy on paper but clearly holds little appeal for Simm.
I'm intrigued by John Simm's musical tastes, especially considering the disconnect between his love for upbeat party anthems and his strong dislike for The Killers' 'Mr Brightside'. It's almost as if he has a Pavlovian response to catchy indie rock, whereas something more melancholic or introspective resonates with him. His affinity for Elvis and Chuck Berry is no surprise, given the influence of early rock 'n' roll on his formative years. The fact that Simm finds solace in Frank Sinatra's soothing voice and Paul Simon's Graceland album suggests a desire for something more mellow and emotive. What could have led to his aversion to 'Mr Brightside'? Is it the song's perceived overexposure or perhaps its associations with a particular era? 
it's like, super clean and easy to read. love how they just dove straight into John Simm's music faves without any intro or setup. makes me wanna dive deeper into his playlist 
also, that contrast between Mr Brightside and all those other awesome songs is so interesting... maybe it's because The Killers can be a bit overplayed on the radio? idk, but I'm defo adding some of these tunes to my own playlist 
OMG, I'm shocked he hates Mr Brightside!!! 
Like, how can a song be so iconic and yet someone not like it? 
. Simm's playlist is super interesting though, love the 70s vibes with The Beatles and Elvis 
. Summer Wind by Sinatra is a great choice too, so smooth 
. And Phat Planet by Leftfield? That's a wild party anthem 
! I'm still trying to figure out why he hates Mr Brightside tho 
I mean, I get why people love it but there's just something about that catchy guitar riff that gets on my nerves. On the flip side, John Simm's playlist sounds like an amazing mix of genres - who knew Frank Sinatra was a karaoke fave? 
. i mean, you've got Frank Sinatra's smooth vibes alongside Paul Simon's more laid-back graceland beats, and then suddenly there's Phat Planet blasting out in a party setting - that just doesn't add up for me