On this day in 1973 Wings kicked off their first official tour at the Bristol Hippodrome, playing 15 UK shows. Carrying on the James Bond theme from the other day, here is “Live and Let Die” Live and Let Die…
Monthly Archives: May 2013
May 10th – Tom Jones – “Delilah”
In 1749 the final volume of the novel Tom Jones was published. We celebrate that event with “Delilah” from that great singer of modern times who shares the same name. Delilah I saw the light on the night that I…
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Posted in Feel good, Singing
May 9th – The Beatles – “She Loves You”
In 1964, The Beatles had held the No.1 position on the US singles chart for fourteen weeks with three No.1’s in succession. ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ for seven weeks, ‘She Loves You’ for two weeks and ‘Can’t Buy…
May 8th – James Bond – “Theme Tune”
In 1963, the first James Bond film, Dr No, opened, starring Sean Connery. No words here – just sing, hum or whistle along with this great tune! Dr No – Theme Tune Click image above to buy song from Amazon…
Tagged with: ABBA, Bee Gees, Dancing Queen, Elvis, Saturday Night Fever
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Posted in Feel good, Singing
May 7th – The Eagles – Hotel California
On this day in 1977 The Eagles went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Hotel California’, the group’s fourth US No.1 and a No.8 hit in the UK. It is a bit long -but worth listening too! On…
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May 6th – Disney – “Under the Sea”
The Channel Tunnel opened in 1994. Here is “Under the Sea” from Disney’s Little Mermaid. Under the Sea The seaweed is always greener In somebody else’s lake You dream about going up there But that is a big mistake Just…
Tagged with: ABBA, Bee Gees, Dancing Queen, Elvis, Saturday Night Fever
Posted in Feel good, Singing
Posted in Feel good, Singing
May 5th – West Side Story – “America”
West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein entered the US album charts in 1962 and stayed there ay #1 for 54 weeks. “America is one of the liveliest, “start the day” songs in the show America ROSALIA Puerto Rico, You lovely…
May 4th – BeeGees – “Night Fever”
‘Night Fever’ by The Bee Gees was at No.1 on the UK singles chart in 1978. It was the group’s third No.1 and the theme from the film ‘Saturday Night Fever.’ Night Fever Listen to the ground: There is movement…
Tagged with: ABBA, Bee Gees, Dancing Queen, Elvis, Saturday Night Fever
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Posted in Feel good, Singing
May 3rd – Simon and Garfunkel – “Mrs Robinson”
In 1936, Joe DiMaggio made his major league debut forthe New York Yankees. Simon and Garfunkel’s “Mrs Robinson” is not the “boppiest” song in the world, but it’ll stick in your head. Mrs Robinson And here’s to you, Mrs. Robinson…
May 2nd – Elvis Presley – “Jailhouse Rock”
1957, Elvis Presley recorded ‘Jailhouse Rock’ as featured in his third motion picture of the same name. ‘Jailhouse Rock’ later became his first song to debut at No.1 in Great Britain. Jailhouse Rock The warden threw a party in the…
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