Yearly Archives: 2013

June 17th – Statue of Liberty arrives in US – “You’re the one that I want”

In 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrived in the US.  In 1978 “You’re the one that I want” from #Grease was No.1.  And the statue is the one the American people want! #singing;#feelgood You’re the one that I want I

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June 16th – First rollercoaster opened on Coney Island- “Like a rolling stone”

In 1884, the first #rollercoaster opened on Coney Island in the USA.  Here #Bob Dylan keeps us in a rolling mood with  #Like a rolling stone. #singing;#feelgood Like a rolling stone Once upon a time you dressed so fine You

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June 15th – The first TV pop show, “Oh Boy” broadcast- “Teenager in Love”

In 1958, the first teenage all-music show in the UK, “Oh Boy” was first broadcast.  One act was #Marty Wilde; “Teenager in Love” followed the next year #singing;#feelgood Teenager in Love Each time we have a quarrel It almost breaks

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June 14th – Waxwork of Boy George unveiled – “Karma Chamelion”

In 1984, #Madame Tussauds unveiled a waxwork of Boy George, the lead singer of #Culture Club.  Here is one of their greatest hits  #singing;#feelgood Karma Chamelion Is there loving in your eyes all the way. If I listened to your

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June 13th – Kaiser Wilhelm meets Franz Ferdinand – “Viva la vida”

In 1914, #Kaizer Wilhelm of Germany concluded his meeting with #Franz Ferdinand. Here are #Coldplay with their great song #Viva la Vida that could be interpreted as thinking about these people.  #singing;#feelgood Viva la Vida I used to rule the

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June 12th – The Wurzels – “I’ve got a brand new combine harvester”

In 1976, #The Wurzels released their UK No 1 hit, I’ve got a brand new combine harvester.  Ooh arr, ooh arr”!  #singing;#feelgood I’ve got a brand new combine harvester I drove my tractor through your haystack last night I threw

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June 11th – John Williams – “ET theme tune”

In 1982, #ET, one of the greatest films ever opened. Hum along to #John Williams theme tune.  #singing;#feelgood ET Theme Tune Click image above to buy song  from Amazon   Do you love this song?  Hate this song?  Think you

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June 10th – Sammy Davis Jnr – “Candy Man”

In 1972, #Sammy Davis Jnr started a three week run at number 1 with #Candy Man from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.  #singing;#feelgood Candy Man Who can take a sunrise, sprinkle it with dew Cover it with choc’late and

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June 9th – Cole Porter born – “Anything goes”

In 1891, #Cole Porter was born.  Here is one of his greats – “Anything goes”  #singing;#feelgood Anything Goes Times have changed And we’ve often rewound the clock Since the Puritans got a shock When they landed on Plymouth Rock. If

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June 8th – Ghost Busters film released – Ray Parker Junior

In 1984, #Ghost Busters was released.  Here is Ray Parker junior singing the song.  Enjoy shouting “Ghost Busters”!   #singing;#feelgood Ghost Busters If there’s somethin’ strange in your neighborhood Who ya gonna call? (Ghostbusters!) If it’s somethin’ weird an’ it

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