The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra will be holding a concert playing the Prime Minister’s favourite songs in aid of a charity run by his wife Michelle Muscat.

On a day when Malta fell several places in the “democracy score” of The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Democracy Index, the announcement of this concert largely has been met with disapproval.

For one thing, such concerts are normally held in countries where leaders are idolised and considered as “supreme”.

More than this, the fact that the chosen charity for which funds will be raised is one run by the PM’s wife adds more disdain in the eyes of detractors.

Amid all this chorus, we have taken the liberty, tongue in cheek, to propose the following songs to form part of the playlist:

1) Michelle (The Beatles – especially dedicated to his wife)

2) In questo mondo di ladri (Antonello Venditti)

3) Panama (Van Halen)

4) I want it all (Queen)

5) The best (Tina Turner – to be performed by Michelle Muscat)

6) Money (Pink Floyd)

7) Another one bites the dust (Queen – to be performed by FAA)

8) Consider Yourself (from the musical ‘Oliver’, performed by Artful Dodger)

9) Another brick in the wall (Pink Floyd – to be performed by AUM)

10) Make hay while sun shines (Steven Lee Olsen - to be performed by group of contractors led by Sandro Chetcuti)

11) Brothers in arms (Dire straits – to be performed by Keith Schembri and Konrad Mizzi)

12) (You say it best) When you say nothing at all (Ronan Keating)

13) I believe I can fly (R. Kelly – to be performed by Air Malta)

14) Careless whisper (George Michael – to be performed by the whistle-blower)

15) Fields of gold (Sting - to be performed by persons of trust awarded lucrative contracts)

16) If you can’t beat them (Queen – to be performed by Nationalist Party)

17) Sisters (brothers) are doing it for themselves (Annie Lennox – second appearance for Konrad Mizzi and Keith Schembri)

18) Unbreak my heart (Toni Braxton – to be performed by Godfrey Farrugia, Anton Refalo and Manwel Mallia)

19) Another day in paradise (Phil Collins – to be performed by OPM staff)

20) Because you loved me (Celine Dion – to be performed by Edward Zammit Lewis)

21) If you don’t know me by now (Simply Red)

22) The only way is up (Yazz -  Sandro Chetcuti and other contractors return on stage)

23) I migliori anni della nostra vita (Renato Zero)

24) The Great Pretender (The Platters)

25) He won’t go (Adele – second song to be performed by PN)

26) I should have known better (Jim Diamond – third time on stage for Keith Schembri and Konrad Mizzi)

27) With a little help from my friends (The Beatles)

28) Upside down (Diana Ross – to be performed by Labour communications office)

29) Just the way you are (Billy Joel – to be performed by Labour supporters)

30) My Way (Frank Sinatra)

 

Choice of songs: Stephen Calleja