Yearly Archives: 2016

May 15th – Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder – “Ebony and Ivory”

In 1982 Ebony and Ivory began a 7 week No. 1 run in the pop charts.  Remember it? Ebony and Ivory Ebony And Ivory Live Together In Perfect Harmony Side By Side On My Piano Keyboard, Oh Lord, Why Don’t

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May 14th – Bobby Darin – “Dream Lover”

Bobby Darin, well known for the song “Dream Lover” was born today in 1936 Dream Lover Every night I hope and pray A dream lover will come my way A girl to hold in my arms And know the magic

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May 13th – Boney M – “Rivers of Babylon”

Boney M reached No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Rivers of Babylon’ in 1978. The single stayed at the top of the charts for five weeks.  Stand in the “Showers of Babylon” and sing along! Rivers of Babylon By

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May 12th – Bob Dylan – “Blowin’ in the wind”

In 1963 Bob Dylan walked out of the Ed Sullivan show on US TV.  Hum along to “Blowin’ in the Wind” today. Blowin’ in the Wind How many roads most a man walk down Before you call him a man

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May 11th – Wings – “Live and Let Die”

On this day in 1973 Wings kicked off their first official tour at the Bristol Hippodrome, playing 15 UK shows.  Carrying on the James Bond theme from the other day, here is “Live and Let Die” Live and Let Die

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May 10th – Tom Jones – “Delilah”

In 1749 the final volume of the novel Tom Jones was published.  We celebrate that event with “Delilah” from that great singer of modern times who shares the same name. Delilah I saw the light on the night that I

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May 9th – The Beatles – “She Loves You”

In 1964, The #Beatles had held the No.1 position on the US singles chart for fourteen weeks with three No.1’s in succession. ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ for seven weeks, ‘She Loves You’ for two weeks and ‘Can’t Buy

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May 8th – James Bond – “Theme Tune”

In 1963, the first #JamesBond film, #DrNo, opened, starring #SeanConnery.  No words here – just sing, hum or whistle along with this great tune! #singing # feelgood Dr No – Theme Tune Click image above to buy song  from Amazon

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May 7th – The Eagles – Hotel California

In 1977,  The #Eagles went to No.1 on the US singles chart with #HotelCalifornia , the group’s fourth US No.1 and  a No.8 hit in the UK.  It is a bit long – but worth listening to!  #singing #feelgood On

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May 6th – Disney – “Under the Sea”

In 1994, the #ChannelTunnel opened.  Here is #UnderTheSea from #Disney ‘s #LittleMermaid. #singing #feelgood Under the Sea The seaweed is always greener In somebody else’s lake You dream about going up there But that is a big mistake Just look

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