Scout Leaders! Time to Press Play on Awesome! 🌲🎶

Ever been in one of those Scouting moments and thought, “You know what this needs? A killer soundtrack!”

Whether you’re Fuelling the frenzy of an epic wide game 🏃‍♂️Trying to find your happy place while tackling that mountain of post-camp admin or just desperately needing something to hum along to whilst …travelling to work 🚌🎤

Well, good news, my fellow purveyors of adventure and slightly burnt marshmallows! Your friendly neighbourhood Big Man has delved deep into the musical archives (and yes, maybe even a few guilty pleasure playlists from back in the day) to curate something special just for YOU.

Introducing… The Big Man in the Woods’ Ultimate Scout Leader Spotify Playlist! 

What’s on the Menu? 🎧

This isn’t just a random jumble of songs, oh no! This is a handpicked (okay, enthusiastically thrown-together-with-love) collection designed to hit all the right notes for the modern Scout Leader.

Expect a glorious mishmash of:

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  Energy Boosters: For when you need to rally the troops (or yourself!).

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  Campfire Classics (and a few new contenders!): Perfect for singalongs or just soaking up the atmosphere.

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  Focus Fuel: For those moments you need to concentrate on planning the next big adventure.

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  Guilty Pleasures: Because let’s be honest, sometimes only that one cheesy 80s power ballad will do when you’re packing away wet tents.

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  A Touch of Zen: For when you just need a moment of calm amidst the glorious chaos.

Every track on this playlist has a special Scouting connection – they’re all from musicians who were once Scouts themselves!

Jarvis Cocker – Common People

Paul McCartney – That was me

John lennon – Strawberry fields forever
3rd Allerton Scout Group

Keith Richards– Paint it, black

George Michael – Father figure
The 1st Bushey Heath Scout Group

Paul Cattamole – S Club 7
Don’t stop movin

Norman Cook ‘Fat Boy Slim’
The rockafeller skank

‘H’ – from Steps
One for sorrow

Finley Quaye
Even after all

Sir Cliff Richard
Do you wanna dance

Karl Green – Herman’s Hermits
I’m into something good

Boy George – Culture Club
Karma chameleon

Mark Feehily – Westlife
You raise me up

David Gilmore – Pink Floyd
Another brick in the wall

David Bowie
Hereos

Taylor Swift
Shake it off

Mariah Carey
Fantasy

Scouting for girls

Elvis ain’t dead

South Ruislip

Speaking of awesome audio content to keep you company, if you’re not already subscribed, did you know I also have the Big Man in the Woods Podcast? It’s packed with more tips, interviews, and Scouting insights. You can find it on Spotify (perfect for switching over after this playlist!) and all other major podcast platforms. Just search ‘Big Man in the Woods Podcast’ and hit subscribe – your ears will thank you twice over!”