Yearly Archives: 2016

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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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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