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July 13th – First “Live Aid” concert – “We are the world”

In 1985, the first #LiveAid concert took place.  Here is #WeAreTheWorld the song that #LionelRichie and #MichaelJackson were inspired to write as a result #singing;#feelgood We are the world There comes a time when we heed a certain call When

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July 12th – Elvis quits his day job – “All Shook Up”

In 1954 #Elvis left his day job and signed with #Sun Records.  “All shook up”?  Not for long… #singing;#feelgood All Shook Up A well I bless my soul What’s wrong with me? I’m itching like a man on a fuzzy

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July 11th – Ricky Martin – “Livin’ la vida loca”

In 1999 #RickyMartin started a three week run in the UK charts with Livin’ la vida loca#singing;#feelgood Livin’ la vida loca She’s into superstitions black cats and voodoo dolls. I feel a premonition that girl’s gonna make me fall. She’s

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July 10th – Jelly Roll Morton dies – “Black Bottom Stomp”

In 1941 the jazz great #Jelly Roll Morton died.  I don’t know this piece, but it will make you feel happy listening to it – and with a name like Jelly Roll Morton it would be a crime to ignore

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July 9th – First Wimbledon tennis tournament started – “The Wombles”

In 1877 the first #Wimbledon tennis tournament opened.  Here are the #Wombles with their silly song of the same name.  #singing;#feelgood Wombles of Wimbledon Underground, Overground, Wombling Free, The Wombles of Wimbledon Common are we. Making good use of the

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July 8th – Liberty Bell tolls for the first time – “JP Souza”

In 1776, the #LibertyBell tolled for the first time. Here is the famous march of that name by #Souza, to whistle along to! #singing;#feelgood Liberty Bell Click image above to buy song  from Amazon Click image above to buy album

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July 7th – Dr Watson born – “It’s a mystery”

In 1852, #DrWatson, #SherlockHolmes sidekick was born.  Here is #Toyah with It’s a mystery #singing;#feelgood It’s a mystery Somewhere in the distance Hidden from my view Suspended in the atmosphere Waiting to come through Sometimes it’s so far away Sometimes

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July 6th – Bill Haley’s birthday – “Rock around the clock”

In 1925 #BillHayley was born.  Here is #RockAroundTheClock #singing;#feelgood Rock around the clock One, Two, Three O’clock, Four O’clock rock, Five, Six, Seven O’clock, Eight O’clock rock.Nine, Ten, Eleven O’clock, Twelve O’clock rock,We’re gonna rock around the clock tonight. Put

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July 5th – Salvation Army founded – “Good vibrations”

In 1865 #SalvationArmy was founded.  Here are the #BeachBoys, with #GoodVibrations as a tribute to all those tambourines #singing;#feelgood Good Vibrations I, I love the colorful clothes she wears And the way the sunlight plays upon her hair I hear

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July 4th – ‘Pathfinder’ lands on Mars – “Space Oddity”

In 1997 #Pathfinder landed on #Mars.  Here is #Bowie with #SpaceOddity.  #singing;#feelgood Space Oddity Ground control to major Tom Ground control to major Tom Take your protein pills and put your helmet on (Ten) Ground control (Nine) to major Tom

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