Monthly Archives: June 2016

June 21st – Bob Dylan – “Mr Tambourine Man”

In 1962, #Bob Dylan released #Mr Tambourine Man #singing;#feelgood Mr Tambourine Man Hey ! Mr Tambourine Man, play a song for me I’m not sleepy and there is no place I’m going to Hey ! Mr Tambourine Man, play a

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June 20th – Jaws released – “I like it”

In 1975, the film #Jaws was released.  12 years earlier #Gerry and the Pacemakers predicted “I like it” with their No.1 single #singing;#feelgood I like it I like it, I like it I like the way you run your fingers

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June 19th – Rolling Stones “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”

In 1968, the #Rolling Stones had their seventh UK number 1 with Jumpin’ Jack Flash #singing;#feelgood Jumpin’ Jack Flash I was born in a cross-fire hurricane And I howled at my ma in the driving rain, But it’s all right

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June 18th – Napoleon defeated at Waterloo – “Waterloo”

In 1815, Napoleon was defeated at #Waterloo.  Here is #Abba singing their version  #singing;#feelgood Waterloo My my At Waterloo Napoleon did surrender Oh yeah And I have met my destiny in quite a similar way The history book on the

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June 17th – Statue of Liberty arrives in US – “You’re the one that I want”

In 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrived in the US.  In 1978 “You’re the one that I want” from #Grease was No.1.  And the statue is the one the American people want! #singing;#feelgood You’re the one that I want I

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June 16th – First rollercoaster opened on Coney Island- “Like a rolling stone”

In 1884, the first #rollercoaster opened on Coney Island in the USA.  Here #Bob Dylan keeps us in a rolling mood with  #Like a rolling stone. #singing;#feelgood Like a rolling stone Once upon a time you dressed so fine You

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June 15th – The first TV pop show, “Oh Boy” broadcast- “Teenager in Love”

In 1958, the first teenage all-music show in the UK, “Oh Boy” was first broadcast.  One act was #Marty Wilde; “Teenager in Love” followed the next year #singing;#feelgood Teenager in Love Each time we have a quarrel It almost breaks

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June 14th – Waxwork of Boy George unveiled – “Karma Chamelion”

In 1984, #Madame Tussauds unveiled a waxwork of Boy George, the lead singer of #Culture Club.  Here is one of their greatest hits  #singing;#feelgood Karma Chamelion Is there loving in your eyes all the way. If I listened to your

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June 13th – Kaiser Wilhelm meets Franz Ferdinand – “Viva la vida”

In 1914, #Kaizer Wilhelm of Germany concluded his meeting with #Franz Ferdinand. Here are #Coldplay with their great song #Viva la Vida that could be interpreted as thinking about these people.  #singing;#feelgood Viva la Vida I used to rule the

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June 12th – The Wurzels – “I’ve got a brand new combine harvester”

In 1976, #The Wurzels released their UK No 1 hit, I’ve got a brand new combine harvester.  Ooh arr, ooh arr”!  #singing;#feelgood I’ve got a brand new combine harvester I drove my tractor through your haystack last night I threw

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