As you can imagine, Katie finds it extremely difficult every year to choose her favourite 20 songs from the hundreds she plays. But because today’s show is three hours instead of the usual two, she has time to play some of the songs that were runners-up to her top 20 favourites of 2023. In no particular order, they are: With the Wind – Ida Wenøe Way With Words – Minor Gold Wichita Lineman – Cowboy Simple Your Friend’s a Lesbian – Jo Caseley Something Rare and Beautiful – Nathan Seeckts Second Best – Laufey Yesterday’s News – Robert Ellis Before the Cold – Jo Jo Smith When I Win the Lottery – Don Walker High on You – Sam Fischer & Amy Shark