In 1953, Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay reached the top of #Everest. “Ain’t no mountain high enough seems an appropriate song for today! Ain’t no mountain high enough Listen, baby Ain’t no mountain high Ain’t no vally low Ain’t no…
Monthly Archives: May 2016
May 28th – Percy Sledge – “When a man loves a woman”
In 1966 Percy Sledge started a two week run at No. 1 in the US singles chart with “When a man loves a woman”. Before the recording session the song had to title or lyrics. So hum along and don’t…
May 27th – Buddy Holly – “That’ll be the Day”
This is the day that Buddy Holly and the Crickets released their first record “That’ll be the Day”. It was a UK No. 1 and a US No.3. #singing#feelgood That’ll be the Day Well, that’ll be the day, when you…
May 26th – Bobbie (Boris) Pickett and the Cryptkickers – “Monster Mash”
In 1897 Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” went on sale. More than 60 years later the “classic” The Monster Mash was written. Enjoy! #singing;#feelgood Monster Mash I was working in the lab late one night When my eyes beheld an eerie sight…
May 25th – John Williams – “Star Wars Theme”
In 1977 Star Wars opened. A unexpected mega global hit. Get spaced out with the theme tune from John Williams. #singing;#feelgood Star Wars Theme Click image above to buy song from Amazon Click image above to buy album from Amazon
Tagged with: James Bond, John Williams, LIve and Let Die, McCartney, Star Wars, Wings
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May 24th – Duke Ellington – “Satin Doll”
In 1974 the great band leader Duke Ellington died. Here is one of his greats – Satin Doll. Although the song was sund by Ella Fitzgerald, here is the Duke with just his band as a tribute to the “original”.…
Tagged with: Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, James Bond, LIve and Let Die, McCartney, satin doll, Wings
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Posted in Feel good, Singing
May 23rd – Georgie Fame – “Bonnie and Clyde”
In 1934, Bonnie and Clyde were shot dead by police in a stolen car. Here is the classic song about their exploits by Georgie Fame. The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde Bonnie and Clyde were pretty looking people But I…
Tagged with: Bonnie and Clyde, Georgie Fame, James Bond, LIve and Let Die, McCartney, Wings
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Posted in Feel good, Singing
May 22nd – Jerry Lee Lewis – “Great Balls of Fire”
In 1958, Jerry Lee Lewis came to London for a tour and announced he had just married his cousin! Great uproar ensued. Join in with “Great Balls of Fire” Great Balls of Fire You shake my nerves and you rattle…
Tagged with: Great Balls of Fire, James Bond, Jerry Lee Lewis, LIve and Let Die, McCartney, Wings
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Posted in Feel good, Singing
May 21st – Frank Sinatra – “Come fly with me”
In 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic. Come fly with her to celebrate that achievement Come fly with me Come fly with me, let’s fly, let’s fly away If you can use some exotic…
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…
Tagged with: ferry cross the mersey, gerry and the pacemakers, hillsborough
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Posted in Feel good, Singing
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