I was born in the early 70s and had no central heating. My childhood was spent in front of a gas fire in one room or, if it was the festive season, a massive inglenook fireplace with a real fire in it. Cook the front, freeze the back. Turn round every 15 minutes so you didn't stiffen into one position all night. I've had an electric blanket since I was a kid. Central heating at least allows me to share a bed with hubby (who's a furnace) without waking up wet from where he's got too hot. And I still need an electric blanket in the UK (and am considering it here too). Don't get me wrong, I spent a lot of time outside in the summer playing as a child etc etc, but I HATE BEING COLD!
Well tonight I'm only playing music from our server of those who've passed this year. It's going to be a varied night! I have David Bowie, George Michael, Wham, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Prince and Mott the Hoople. Have I missed anyone else "big"? I don't have Leonard Cohen, or anything by Earth Wind and Fire.
*Edit to add: This is my message number 420!