Yearly Archives: 2016

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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June 11th – John Williams – “ET theme tune”

In 1982, #ET, one of the greatest films ever opened. Hum along to #John Williams theme tune.  #singing;#feelgood ET Theme Tune   Click image above to buy song  from Amazon   Do you love this song?  Hate this song?  Think

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June 10th – Sammy Davis Jnr – “Candy Man”

In 1972, #Sammy Davis Jnr started a three week run at number 1 with #Candy Man from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.  #singing;#feelgood Candy Man Who can take a sunrise, sprinkle it with dew Cover it with choc’late and

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June 9th – Cole Porter born – “Anything goes”

In 1891, #Cole Porter was born.  Here is one of his greats – “Anything goes”  #singing;#feelgood Anything Goes Times have changed And we’ve often rewound the clock Since the Puritans got a shock When they landed on Plymouth Rock. If

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June 8th – Ghost Busters film released – Ray Parker Junior

In 1984, #Ghost Busters was released.  Here is Ray Parker junior singing the song.  Enjoy shouting “Ghost Busters”!   #singing;#feelgood Ghost Busters If there’s somethin’ strange in your neighborhood Who ya gonna call? (Ghostbusters!)If it’s somethin’ weird an’ it don’t

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June 7th – First drive thru’ bank! – “Money, money, money”

In 1962, the first drive through bank in the world opened in Switzerland.  Money, Money,Money! #Abba.  #singing;#feelgood Money, money, money I work all night, I work all day, to pay the bills I have to pay Ain’t it sad And

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June 6th – Elvis starts “virtual” tour – “Hound Dog”

In 1999, #Elvis. was announced to be about to take part in a virtual tour of the UK, 23 years after his death.  Enjoy “You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog”  #singing;#feelgood Hound Dog You ain’t nothin’ but a hound

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June 5th – Cause of the Klondyke Gold Rush dies – “Gold”

In 1922, the discoverer of gold, George Carmack in the Klondyke River died.  He started in the gold rush in 1896.  Here is Spandau Ballet’s “Gold”  #singing;#feelgood Gold Thank you for coming home I’m sorry that the chairs are all

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