Monthly Archives: May 2015

May 21st – Amelia Earhart flies across the Atlantic – “Come fly with me”

In 1932, #AmeliaEarhart became the first woman to #fly across the #Atlantic.  Come fly with her to celebrate that achievement #singing #feelgood Come fly with me Come fly with me, let’s fly, let’s fly away If you can use some

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May 20th – “Ferry ‘cross the Mersey”

In 1989, Ferry ‘cross the Mersey, recorded to raise money for the Hillsborough victims, began a three week run in the charts.  Here is the original Gerry and the Pacemakers version to sing along to Ferry ‘cross the Mersey Life

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May 19th – Stevie Wonder – “You are the sunshine of my life”

In 1973, #StevieWonder topped the charts with the immortal “You are the sunshine of my life”  After the weekend we have just had – what better song! #singing #feelgood You are the sunshine of my life You are the sunshine

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May 18th – Randy Newman – “You’ve got a friend in me”

In 2012, #Facebook raised $16b in the largest IPO ever.  Let’s ‘friend” them with this Randy Newman hit from Toy Story You’ve got a friend in me You’ve Got A Friend In Me by You’ve got a friend in me

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May 17th – Donna Summer – “I feel love”

In 2012, #DonnaSummer the Queen of Disco, died today.  Sing along with the instrumental to her greatest hit, ‘I feel love” I feel love Ooh It’s so good, it’s so good It’s so good, it’s so good It’s so good

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May 16th – First woman climbs Mount Everest – “Climb ev’ry mountain”

In 1975, a Japanese woman became the first female to climb #MountEverest.  We celebrate her amazing feat with “Climb every mountain” from #TheSoundOfMusic  #singing #feelgood Climb ev’ry mountain Climb every mountain, Search high and low, Follow every highway, Every path

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May 15th – Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder – “Ebony and Ivory”

In 1982, #EbonyAndIvory, sung by #PaulMcCartney & #StevieWonder began a 7 week No. 1 run in the pop charts.  Remember it? Ebony and Ivory Ebony And Ivory Live Together In Perfect Harmony Side By Side On My Piano Keyboard, Oh

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May 14th – Bobby Darin – “Dream Lover”

In 1936, #BobbyDarin, well known for the song #DreamLover was born. #singing #feelgood Dream Lover   Every night I hope and pray A dream lover will come my way A girl to hold in my arms And know the magic

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May 13th – Boney M – “Rivers of Babylon”

In 1978, #BoneyM reached No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Rivers of Babylon’. The single stayed at the top of the charts for five weeks.  Stand in the “Showers of Babylon” and sing along! Rivers of Babylon By the

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May 12th – Bob Dylan – “Blowin’ in the wind”

In 1963,  #Bob Dylan walked out of the #EdSullivan show on US TV.  Hum along to “Blowin’ in the Wind” today. #singing #feelgood Blowin’ in the Wind How many roads most a man walk down Before you call him a

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