Yearly Archives: 2014

May 2nd – Elvis Presley – “Jailhouse Rock”

In 1957, #ElvisPresley recorded #JailhouseRock 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 county

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

In 1979, #EltonJohn 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! #singing #feelgood I’m still standing You could

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

In 1965, #Manchester group #HermansHermits 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 Last

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

In 1899, #DukeEllington was born.  Celebrate hi s #birthday 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 it

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April 28th – Mutiny on the Bounty – “I am sailing”

In 1789,  the #MutinyOnTheBounty took place.  We remember that day with #RodStewart’s 1972 classic, “I am sailing”  #singing #feelgood I am Sailing I am sailing, I am sailing, Home again cross the sea. I am sailing, stormy waters, To be

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April 27th – Sandy Shaw – “Puppet on a String”

In 1967, #SandieShaw was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Puppet On A String’, her third UK No.1 and the #Eurovision Song Contest winner that year. Puppet on a String I wonder if one day that, you’ll say

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April 26th – Dusty Springfield – “You don’t have to say you love me”

In 1966, #DustySpringfield achieved her only No.1 in the UK charts, “You don’t have to say you love me”. #feelgood You don’t have to say you love me When I said I needed you You said you would always stay

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April 25th – Today I’m Singing is one year old!

In 2013 #TodayImSinging started!  I tried to have a different song, associated with an anniversary specific to the date, each day of the year.  I didn’t quite manage it (there are some duplicates), but I’m going to carry on for

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April 24th – Jane Fonda first workout video released – “Eye of the tiger – Survivor”

In 1982, #JaneFonda released her first #workout video.  Can you “survive” a workout?  #Singing #Feelgood Eye of the tiger Rising up, back on the street Did my time, took my chances Went the distance, now I’m back on my feet

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April 23rd – St. Georges Day – “Puff the Magic Dragon”

It is #StGeorge s day and #Shakespeare s birthday.  Here is a #dragon song.  #Singing #Feelgood Puff the Magic Dragon Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee,

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