Monthly Archives: January 2014

January 31st – Guy Fawkes dies – “Song for Guy”

In 1606 #GuyFawkes died  Here’s a song for him from #EltonJohn ! #singing;#feelgood Song for Guy Life Isn’t everything Isn’t everything Isn’t everything Life Isn’t everything Isn’t everything Isn’t everything Life Isn’t everything Isn’t everything Isn’t everything Life, life, life,

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January 30th – The Lone Ranger debuts on the radio

In 1933, the #LoneRanger was first heard on Detroit radio. You’ll need to “La La” this one because there are no words and humming won’t work.  The music is actually the #WilliamTellOverture in “disguise”  #singing;#feelgood Lone Ranger TV theme La,

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January 29th – Shakin’ Stevens is No1 with “Oh Julie”

In 1982, #ShakinStevens got to No1 with this number #singing;#feelgood Oh Julie Whoa, whoa Julie, if you love me truly, do you want me, Julie, to be, be your very own? Julie, love me only, Julie, don’t be lonely, ’cause

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January 28th – US Artists gather to record “We are the World”

In 1985, US artists recorded this classic track. #singing;#feelgood We are the World There comes a time when we heed a certain call When the world must come together as one There are people dying And it’s time to lend

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January 27th – Logie Baird demonstrates TV – “I’ve got a friend that you don’t know” (Yogi Bear :-))

In 1926 #JohnLogieBaird demonstrated the #TV for the first time.  Whoops, did I mishear his name? #singing;#feelgood I’ve got  a friend that you don’t know I couldn’t find this one on YouTube Yogi Bear (tune of Camptown Races) I’ve got

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January 26th – Sam Goldwyn buys “Wizard of Oz” rights – “Merry old land of Oz”

In 1934 #SamGoldwyn bought the rights to the film #WizardOfOz.  I bet he was happy about that! #singing;#feelgood Merry old land of Oz Ha ha ha Ho ho ho And a couple of tra la las That’s how we laugh

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January 25th – World’s largest diamond found – “Diamonds are forever”

In 1905 the world’s largest #diamond was found.  And diamonds last forever.  Here is #ShirleyBassey with the #JamesBond theme #singing;#feelgood Diamonds are forever Diamonds are forever, They are all I need to please me, They can stimulate and tease me,

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January 24th – First canned beer goes on sale – “Got my beer in the sideboard here”

In 1935 the first canned #beer went on sale.  Here are  #ChasAndDave with “The Sideboard Song” which contains the lyric above.  Cheers! #singing;#feelgood The Sideboard Song Mother phoned up last night, she was going spare, she was in a temper

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January 23rd – First frisbees produced – “Five little men in a flying saucer”

In 1957, the first #frisbee was produced.  Here is a related #kids song to celebrate a kids #toy #singing;#feelgood Five little men in a flying saucer Five little men in a flying saucer Flew round the world one day They

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January 22nd – Telly Savalas dies – “Kojak” theme tune

In 1994, #Telly Savalas died.  Hum along to the theme of his greatest TV show #Kojak #singing;#feelgood Kojak Theme Who loves ya baby! Do you love this song?  Hate this song?  Think you have a better idea for a tune? 

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