Monthly Archives: May 2014

May 31st – Big Ben rang for the first time – “Ring my bell”

In 1859, #BigBen first rang out across the #London skies.  Join in with Anita Ward as she sings her 1978 hit “Ring my Bell”    #singing;#feelgood Ring my Bell I’m glad you’re home Well, did you really miss me? I

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May 30th – Ray Stevens – “Everything is beautiful”

In 1970,#RayStevens went to No1 in the US charts with “Everything is beautiful”  #singing, #feelgood Everything is Beautiful Jesus loves the little children, All the little children of the world. Red and yellow, black and white, They are precious in

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May 29th – Marvin Gaye – “Ain’t no mountain high enough”

In 1953, #EdmundHilary and #TenzingNorgay reached the top of #Everest.  “Ain’t no mountain high enough seems an appropriate song for today! #singing #feelgood Ain’t no mountain high enough Listen, baby Ain’t no mountain high Ain’t no vally low Ain’t no

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May 28th – Percy Sledge – “When a man loves a woman”

In 1966, #PercySledge started a two week run at No. 1 in the US singles chart with “When a man loves a woman”.  Before the recording session the song had no title or lyrics.  So hum along and don’t worry

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May 27th – Buddy Holly – “That’ll be the Day”

In 1958, #BuddyHolly and the Crickets released their first record “That’ll be the Day”.  It was a UK No. 1 and a US No.3. #singing#feelgood That’ll be the Day Well, that’ll be the day, when you say goodbye Yes, that’ll

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May 26th – Bobbie (Boris) Pickett and the Cryptkickers – “Monster Mash”

In 1897 Bram Stoker’s #Dracula went on sale.  More than 60 years later the “classic” #MonsterMash was written.  Enjoy! #singing;#feelgood Monster Mash I was working in the lab late one night When my eyes beheld an eerie sight For my

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May 25th – Star Wars opens – “Star Wars Theme”

In 1977, # StarWars opened.  A unexpected mega global hit.  Get “spaced out” humming along with the theme tune from #JohnWilliams. #singing;#feelgood Star Wars Theme Click image above to buy song  from Amazon Click image above to buy album from

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May 24th – Duke Ellington dies – “Satin Doll”

In 1974, #DukeEllington, the great band leader,  died.  Here is one of his greats – #SatinDoll.  Although the song was sun by #EllaFitzgerald, here is the Duke with just his band as a tribute to the “original”.  #singing #feelgood Satin

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May 23rd – Bonnie & Clyde shot by police – “Bonnie and Clyde”

In 1934, #BonnieAndClyde were shot dead by police in a stolen car.  Here is the classic song about their exploits by #GeorgieFame. #singing #feelgood The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde Bonnie and Clyde were pretty looking people But I can

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May 22nd – Jerry Lee Lewis marries – “Great Balls of Fire”

In 1958, #JerryLeeLewis came to London for a tour and announced he had just married his cousin!  Great uproar ensued.  Join in with “Great Balls of Fire”  #singing #feelgood Great Balls of Fire You shake my nerves and you rattle

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