Monthly Archives: January 2015

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 I

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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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