Monthly Archives: September 2015

September 30th – James Dean killed – “James Dean”

In 1955, #JamesDean was killed in a car crash.  Here the #Eagles sing their song of the same name  #singing;#feelgood James Dean James Dean, James Dean I know just what you mean James Dean, you said it all so clean

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September 29th – Lord Nelson was born – “In the Navy”

In 1758, #LordNelson was born.  And we all know where he ended up… #InTheNavy  #singing;#feelgood In the Navy Where can you find pleasure Search the world for treasure Learn science technology Where can you begin to make your dreams all

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September 28th – William the Conqueror invaded Britain – “Norman”

In #1066, #WilliamTheConqueror invaded Britain.  Here is a song called #Norman by a lady called #SueThompson, that I didn’t know, but whose title fits well with the theme.  Its jolly – but never destined to be a classic!   #singing;#feelgood

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September 27th – Beach Boys – “I get around”

In 1964, the #Beachboys made their TV debut with “I get around”.  I know that there was lots of Beach Boys stuff over the Summer, but this was the best story I could find for today (and I know you

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September 26th – West Side Story opens – “I feel pretty”

In 1957 #WestSideStory, the greatest musical by #Bernstein opened.  Here is a great song from it that we haven’t had before. #singing;#feelgood I feel pretty MARIA I feel pretty, Oh, so pretty, I feel pretty and witty and bright! And

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September 25th – Partridge Family debuts on US TV – “I think I love you”

In 1970, the first episode of The #PartridgeFamily was aired.  Here for all you “girls” of a certain age, is their greatest hit, with #DavidCassidy  #singing;#feelgood I think I love you ‘m sleeping and right in the middle of a

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September 24th – Honda Motor Company founded – “Funky Moped”

In 1948, #Honda motor company was founded.  As a bit of fun, here is #JasperCarrot with #FunkyMoped  #singing;#feelgood Funky Moped The lights were groovy colours, The band was playin’ slow, We danced just one dance together, Then she said… I’ve

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September 23rd – Planet Neptune discovered – “Sea of Love”

In 1846 the 8th #planet #Neptune was discovered.  Here is a song with a very tenuous link, via the god of the sea  #singing;#feelgood Sea of Love Come with me my love To the sea The sea of love I

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September 22nd – Hermans Hermits – “I’m into something good”

In 1964, #HermansHermits got to No. 1 with I’m into something good #singing;#feelgood I’m into something good Woke up this morning feelin’ fine There’s something special on my mind Last night I met a new girl in the neighborhood, whoa

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September 21st – Monarchy abolished in France – “Whistle a happy tune “

In 1792, the monarchy was abolished in France.  Tough one to find a song for so..  From the #KingAndI, here is a tune for the peasants in #Paris (although the lyrics make it more suitable for the royals! #singing;#feelgood Whistle

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