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‘I’ve only been addicted to two things – funk and praise’: Eddie Marsan’s honest playlist
EntertainmentMusicMusic News•June 28, 2026 at 9:00 AMNational

‘I’ve only been addicted to two things – funk and praise’: Eddie Marsan’s honest playlist

By As told to Rich Pelley•The Guardian Music

The actor dances his insecurities away and wells up at a particular Eric Clapton song. But which double act brings out his inner cockney?The first song I fell in love with When I was a little boy, we had a caravan on the Isle of Sheppey, and I remember hearing My Sweet Lord by George Harrison one summer. It’s about searching for God, and I’ve always thought the way it moves from Hallelujah to Hare Krishna is really beautiful.The first single I bought Big Time by Rick James from Paul’s Music on London’s Cambridge Heath Road. Even at a young age, I liked my funk. I’ve only been addicted to two things in life – funk and praise. Continue reading...

The actor dances his insecurities away and wells up at a particular Eric Clapton song. But which double act brings out his inner cockney?

The first song I fell in love with
When I was a little boy, we had a caravan on the Isle of Sheppey, and I remember hearing My Sweet Lord by George Harrison one summer. It’s about searching for God, and I’ve always thought the way it moves from Hallelujah to Hare Krishna is really beautiful.

The first single I bought
Big Time by Rick James from Paul’s Music on London’s Cambridge Heath Road. Even at a young age, I liked my funk. I’ve only been addicted to two things in life – funk and praise.

Continue reading...

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