Monthly Archives: July 2016

July 11th – Ricky Martin – “Livin’ la vida loca”

In 1999 #Ricky Martin started a three week run in the UK charts with Livin’ la vida loca#singing;#feelgood Livin’ la vida loca She’s into superstitions black cats and voodoo dolls. I feel a premonition that girl’s gonna make me fall.

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July 10th – Jelly Roll Morton dies – “Black Bottom Stomp”

In 1941 the jazz great #Jelly Roll Morton died.  I don’t know this piece, but it will make you feel happy listening to it – and with a name like Jelly Roll Morton it would be a crime to ignore

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July 9th – First Wimbledon tennis tournament started – “The Wombles”

In 1877 the first #Wimbledon tennis tournament opened.  Here are the #Wombles with their silly song of the same name.  #singing;#feelgood Wombles of Wimbledon Underground, Overground, Wombling Free, The Wombles of Wimbledon Common are we. Making good use of the

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July 8th – Liberty Bell tolls for the first time – “JP Souza”

In 1776, the #Liberty Bell tolled for the first time. Here is the famous march of that name by Souza, to whistle along to! #singing;#feelgood Liberty Bell Click image above to buy song  from Amazon Click image above to buy

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July 7th – Dr Watson born – “It’s a mystery”

In 1852, #Dr Watson, #Sherlock Holmes sidekick was born.  Here is #Toyah with It’s a mystery #singing;#feelgood It’s a mystery Somewhere in the distance Hidden from my view Suspended in the atmosphere Waiting to come through Sometimes it’s so far

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July 6th – Bill Haley’s birthday – “Rock around the clock”

In 1925 #Bill Hayley was born.  Here is #Rock around the clock #singing;#feelgood Rock around the clock One, Two, Three O’clock, Four O’clock rock, Five, Six, Seven O’clock, Eight O’clock rock.Nine, Ten, Eleven O’clock, Twelve O’clock rock,We’re gonna rock around

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July 5th – Salvation Army founded – “Good vibrations”

In 1865 #Salvation Army was founded.  Here are the #Beach Boys, with #Good vibrations as a tribute to all those tambourines #singing;#feelgood Good Vibrations I, I love the colorful clothes she wears And the way the sunlight plays upon her

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July4th – ‘Pathfinder’ lands on Mars – “Space Oddity”

In 1997 #Pathfinder landed on #Mars.  Here is #Bowie with #Space Oddity.  #singing;#feelgood Space Oddity Ground control to major Tom Ground control to major Tom Take your protein pills and put your helmet on (Ten) Ground control (Nine) to major

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July 3rd – Jim Morrison dies – “Light my fire”

In 1971 actor #Doors singer #Jim Morrison died.  Here is a classic #Light my fire #singing;#feelgood Light my fire You know that it would be untrue You know that I would be a liar If I was to say to

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July 2nd – Millionth Chevy produced – “American Pie”

In 1992 #Chevrolet manufactured the millionth #Corvette.  Here is #Done Maclean with #American Pie.  Get down to that levee #singing;#feelgood American Pie A long, long time ago I can still remember how that music used to make me smile And

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