Monthly Archives: June 2016

June 30th -1st Sony Walkman went on sale – “Walking on the moon”

In 1979, the Sony Walkman went on sale.  Go for a walk on the moon with the #The Police #singing;#feelgood Walking on the moon Giant steps are what you take Walking on the moon I hope my legs don’t break

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June 29th – Daredevil crosses the Niagra Falls – “Tightrope”

In 1859, the Niagra Falls were crossed on a tightrope.  Here is #Stone Roses version! ” #singing;#feelgood Tightrope You should have been an angel, it would’ve suited you My gold-leafed triptych angel, she knows just what to do In the

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June 28th – Richard Rodgers born – “There is nothing like a dame”

In 1902, #RichardRodgers  of Rodgers and Hammerstein fame was born.  Here is a song from #SouthPacific to celebrate #singing;#feelgood There is nothing like a dame We’ve got sunlight on the sand We’ve got moonlight on the sea We’ve got mangoes

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June 27th – Whitney Houston – “I wanna dance with somebody”

In 1987, #Whitney Houston became the first woman to enter the US album charts at No.1. Here is ” I wanna dance with somebody from around the same time.    #singing;#feelgood I Wanna Dance with Somebody Clocks strikes upon the

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June 26th – Globe Theatre burns down- “All over the world”

In 1613, #Shakespeare s Globe theatre burnt down.  Here (again!) are #ELO, with All over the world #singing;#feelgood All over the world Everybody all around the world, gotta tell you what I just heard There’s gonna be a party all

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June 26th – ELO- “Mr Blue Sky”

I have chosen Mr Blue Sky by #ELO to celebrate summer! #singing;#feelgood Mr Blue Sky Sun is shinin’ in the sky, There ain’t a cloud in sight It’s stopped rainin’ Everybody’s in a play And don’t you know It’s a

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June 25th – The Beatles – “All You Need is Love”

In 1967, 200m people saw the #Beatles perform “All you need is love” as part of a global TV link up  #singing;#feelgood All you need is love Love, love, love Love, love, love Love, love, loveThere’s nothing you can do

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June 24th – The Hollies- “I’m alive”

In 1965, The Hollies were at No.1 with “I’m alive” #singing;#feelgood I’m Alive Did you ever see a man with no heart Baby, that was me Just a lonely, lonely man with no heart ‘Til you set me freeNow I

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June 23rd – 10CC – “Rubber Bullets”

In 1973, #10CC had a number 1 hit with #Rubber Bullets #singing;#feelgood Rubber Bullets I went to a party at the local county jail All the cons were dancing and the band began to wail But the guys were indiscreet

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June 22nd – Dan Brown born – “Somewhere over the rainbow”

In 1962, #Dan Brown author of the #Da Vinci Code was born.  In 1969 #Judy Garland died.  Somewhere over the Rainbow could be said to relate to them both!  #singing;#feelgood Somewhere over the rainbow Somewhere over the rainbow Way up

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