Yearly Archives: 2014

November 2nd – Miami Vice theme tune hits #1

In 1985, the theme tune to #MiamiVice started an 11 week run at No. 1.  No words today, just a great beat to bop along to!  #singing;#feelgood Miami Vice Click image above to buy song  from Amazon Click image above

Tagged with: , ,
Posted in Feel good, Singing

November 1st – Sistine Chapel ceiling seen for first time – “If a picture paints a thousand words”

In 1512, #Michelangelo revealed his fabulous paintings in the #SistineChapel. 450 years later #Bread sang about the power of images  #singing;#feelgood If a picture paints a thousand words If a picture paints a thousand words Then why can’t I paint

Tagged with: , , , , ,
Posted in Feel good, Singing

October 31st – Adventures of Sherlock Holmes published – “Hound Dog”

In 1892, The Adventures of #SherlockHolmes was published.  As a homage to the most famous story here is #Elvis with Hound Dog (of the Baskervilles).  #singing;#feelgood Hound Dog You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog cryin’ all the time. You

Tagged with: , , , ,
Posted in Feel good, Singing

October 30th – Orson Welles scares nation – “War of the Worlds”

In 1938, #OrsonWelles terrified America with a radio broadcast of #WarOfTheWorlds.  Here is some music from the #JeffWayne musical – you can’t sing the words, but you can hum the tune!.  #singing;#feelgood http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSifCF8k27A The Eve Of The War Journalist: No

Tagged with: , , , ,
Posted in Feel good, Singing

October 29th – Sir Walter Raleigh executed – “Food Glorious Food”

In 1618, #SirWalterRaleigh, the discoverer of the potato was executed.  Here is a song to celebrate that wonderful foodstuff.  #singing;#feelgood Food Glorious Food Is it worth the waiting for, If we live till eighty-four All we ever get is gruel,

Tagged with: , , , , ,
Posted in Feel good, Singing

October 28th – Statue of Liberty dedicated – “Feelin’ Groovy”

In 1886, the #StatueOfLiberty was dedicated.  Here is a song from #SimonAndGarfunkel set in #NewYork.  #singing;#feelgood 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy) Slow down, you move too fast. You got to make the morning last. Just kicking down the cobble

Tagged with: , , , ,
Posted in Feel good, Singing

October 27th – Jesus Christ Superstar opens – “Superstar”

In 1970, the premiere of one of the greatest rock operas ever, #JesusChristSuperstar by #AndrewLloydWebber and #TimRice took place .  #singing;#feelgood Superstar Every time I look at you I don’t understand Why you let the things you did get so

Tagged with: , , , , ,
Posted in Feel good, Singing

October 26th – Whitney Houston – “Saving all my love for you”

In 1985, #WhitneyHouston had her first No.1. hit with Saving all my love for you.  #singing;#feelgood Saving all my love for you A few stolen moments is all that we share You’ve got your family, and they need you there

Tagged with: , , ,
Posted in Feel good, Singing

October 25th – Pablo Picasso born – “Spanish Eyes”

In 1881, #Picasso was born.  Here is a Spanish song for a Spanish artist.  #singing;#feelgood Spanish Eyes Blue Spanish eyes Teardrops are falling from your Spanish eyes Please, please don’t cryThis is just adios and not goodbye Soon I’ll return

Tagged with: , , , ,
Posted in Feel good, Singing

October 24th – Liz Taylor gets a giant rock – “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend”

In 1969, #RichardBurton bought #ElizabethTaylor and 69-carat #Cartier diamond ring costing $1.5m #MarilynMonroe sings!#singing;#feelgood Diamonds are a girl’s best friend The French are glad to die for love. They delight in fighting duels. But I prefer a man who lives

Tagged with: , , , , , ,
Posted in Feel good, Singing