Monthly Archives: September 2016

September 10th – First ever arrest for drunk driving – “Lilly the Pink”

In 1897, George Smith, a London taxi driver, became the first person to  be arrested for drink driving.  Here are #Scaffold with Lilly the Pink. #singing;#feelgood Lilly the Pink (Chorus) We’ll drink a drink a drink To lily the pink

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September 9th – USA “born” – “America”

In 1776, (carrying on the “rename” theme from yesterday), #Congress renamed the United Colonies as the #USA.  Here is #NeilDiamond and #America  #singing;#feelgood America Far, We’ve been traveling far Without a home But not without a star Free, Only want

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September 8th – New York is “born” – “New York, New York “

In 1664, New Amsterdam was renamed  #NewYork .  Here is #FrankSinatra with the famous song!   #singing;#feelgood New York, New York Start spreadin’ the news, I’m leavin’ today I want to be a part of it New York, New York

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September 7th – First submarine attack – “Yellow Submarine”

In #1776, the world’s first submarine attack took place during the American Revolution.  Here is Yellow Submarine.  #singing;#feelgood Yellow Submarine In the town where I was born Lived a man who sailed to sea And he told us of his

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September 6th – Princess Diana funeral – “Like a Candle “

In #1997, 2.5 billion people watched the funeral of Princess Diana.  Here is “Candle in the Wind” which #Elton John performed at the service  #singing;#feelgood Like a Candle in the Wind Goodbye Norma Jean Though I never knew you at

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September 5th – Back to work – “9 to 5”

After yesterday’s song for all the kids and teachers going back to school, here is something for everyone else coming to terms with work again after the summer.  It’s #DollyParton with 9 to 5!. #singing;#feelgood 9 to 5 Tumble outta

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September 4th – Back to School – “Get up, get up”

Today’s song is dedicated to all those #children (and their teachers) who are going back to #school at the moment.  Here is #MattBianco with Get out of your Lazy Bed. #singing;#feelgood Get out of your Lazy Bed Get up get

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September 2nd – Great Fire of London starts – “Streets of Fire”

In 1666, the Great Fire of London started.  Here is Bruce Springsteen with Streets of Fire. #singing;#feelgood Streets of Fire When the night’s quiet and you don’t care anymore And your eyes are tired and someone at your door And

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September 1st – Celine Dion – “My heart will go on”

In 1985, the wreck of the #Titanic was found.  Here’s a song from the film – maybe not feelgood – but we’ve had a month of upbeat stuff in August! Its a great tune anyway. #singing;#feelgood My Heart will Go

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