Monthly Archives: May 2013

May 21st – Frank Sinatra – “Come fly with me”

In 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic.  Come fly with her to celebrate that achievement Come fly with me Come fly with me, let’s fly, let’s fly away If you can use some exotic

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May 20th – “Ferry ‘cross the Mersey”

In 1989, Ferry ‘cross the Mersey, recorded to raise money for the Hillsborough victims, began a three week run in the charts.  Here is the original Gerry and the Pacemakers version to sing along to Ferry ‘cross the Mersey Life

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May 19th – Stevie Wonder – “You are the sunshine of my life”

In 1973 Stevie Wonder topped the charts with the immortal “You are the sunshine of my life” You are the sunshine of my life You are the sunshine of my life That’s why I’ll always be around You are the

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May 18th – Randy Newman – “You’ve got a friend in me”

In 2012 Facebook raised $16b in the largest IPO ever.  Let’s ‘friend” them with this Randy Newman hit from Toy Story You’ve got a friend in me You’ve Got A Friend In Me by You’ve got a friend in me

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May 17th – Donna Summer – “I feel love”

In 2012,Donna Summer the Queen of Disco, died today.  Sing along with the instrumental to her greatest hit, “I feel love” I feel love Ooh It’s so good, it’s so good It’s so good, it’s so good It’s so good

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May 16th – Sound of Music – “Climb ev’ry mountain”

In 1975 a Japanese woman became the first female to climb Mount Everest.  We celebrate her amazing feat with “Climb every mountain” from The Sound of Music Climb ev’ry mountain Climb every mountain, Search high and low, Follow every highway,

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May 15th – Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder – “Ebony and Ivory”

In 1982 Ebony and Ivory began a 7 week No. 1 run in the pop charts.  Remember it? Ebony and Ivory Ebony And Ivory Live Together In Perfect Harmony Side By Side On My Piano Keyboard, Oh Lord, Why Don’t

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May 14th – Bobby Darin – “Dream Lover”

Bobby Darin, well known for the song “Dream Lover” was born today in 1936 Dream Lover Every night I hope and pray A dream lover will come my way A girl to hold in my arms And know the magic

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May 13th – Boney M – “Rivers of Babylon”

Boney M reached No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Rivers of Babylon’ in 1978. The single stayed at the top of the charts for five weeks.  Stand in the “Showers of Babylon” and sing along! Rivers of Babylon By

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May 12th – Bob Dylan – “Blowin’ in the wind”

In 1963 Bob Dylan walked out of the Ed Sullivan show on US TV.  Hum along to “Blowin’ in the Wind” today. Blowin’ in the Wind How many roads most a man walk down Before you call him a man

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