Yearly Archives: 2016

May 5th – West Side Story – “America”

In 1962, #WestSideStory by #LeonardBernstein entered the US album charts and stayed there at #1 for 54 weeks.  #America is one of the liveliest, “start the day” songs in the show #singing #feelgood America ROSALIA Puerto Rico, You lovely island

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May 4th – BeeGees – “Night Fever”

In 1978, ‘Night Fever’ by The #BeeGees was at No.1 on the UK singles chart. It was the group’s third No.1 and the theme from the film #SaturdayNightFever Night Fever Listen to the ground: There is movement all around. There

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May 3rd – Simon and Garfunkel – “Mrs Robinson”

In 1936, Joe DiMaggio made his major league debut forthe New York Yankees.  Simon and Garfunkel’s “Mrs Robinson” is not the “boppiest” song in the world, but it’ll stick in your head. Mrs Robinson And here’s to you, Mrs. Robinson

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May 2nd – Elvis Presley – “Jailhouse Rock”

1957, Elvis Presley recorded ‘Jailhouse Rock’ as featured in his third motion picture of the same name. ‘Jailhouse Rock’ later became his first song to debut at No.1 in Great Britain. Jailhouse Rock The warden threw a party in the

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May 1st – Elton John – “I’m still standing”

In 1979, #EltonJohn became the first pop star to perform in #Israel. Three weeks later he became the first Western solo #pop performer to tour #Russia.  Over thirty years later he still rocks! #singing #feelgood I’m still standing You could

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April 30th – Herman’s Hermits – “I’m into something good”

In 1965, Manchester group Herman’s Hermits began their first US tour.  Join them as they sing their No. 1 hit from the previous year. I’m into something good Woke up this mornin’ feelin’ fine There’s somethin’ special on my mind

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April 29th – Duke Ellington – “It don’t mean a thing”

Duke Ellington was born on this day in 1899.  Celebrate by singing “It don’t mean a thing (if it ain’t got that swing)” It don’t mean a thing (if it ain’t got that swing) It don’t mean a thing, if

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April 28th – Mutiny on the Bounty – “I am sailing”

In 1789,  the #MutinyOnTheBounty took place.  We remember that day with #RodStewart’s 1972 classic, “I am sailing”  #singing #feelgood I am Sailing I am sailing, I am sailing, Home again cross the sea. I am sailing, stormy waters, To be

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April 27th – Sandy Shaw – “Puppet on a String”

In 1967, #SandieShaw was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Puppet On A String’, her third UK No.1 and the #Eurovision Song Contest winner that year. Puppet on a String I wonder if one day that, you’ll say

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April 26th – Dusty Springfield – “You don’t have to say you love me”

In 1966, #DustySpringfield achieved her only No.1 in the UK charts, “You don’t have to say you love me”. #feelgood You don’t have to say you love me When I said I needed you You said you would always stay

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