Yearly Archives: 2013

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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May 1st – Elton John – “I’m still standing”

In 1979, Elton John became the first pop star to perform in Israel. Three weeks later he became the first Western solo pop performer to tour Russia.  Over thirty years later he still rocks! I’m still standing You could never

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April 30th – Herman’s Hermits – “I’m into something good”

In 1965, Manchester group Herman’s Hermits began their first US tour.  Join them as they sing their No. 1 hit from the previous year. I’m into something good Woke up this mornin’ feelin’ fine There’s somethin’ special on my mind

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April 29th – Duke Ellington – “It don’t mean a thing”

Duke Ellington was born on this day in 1899.  Celebrate by singing “It don’t mean a thing (if it ain’t got that swing)” It don’t mean a thing (if it ain’t got that swing) It don’t mean a thing, if

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