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April 5th – Pocohontas marries John Rolfe – “Colors of the Wind”

In 1614 #Pocohontas married.  381 years later #Disney released a #film about her story.  #Singing #Feelgood Colors of the Wind You think I’m an ignorant savage And you’ve been so many places I guess it must be so But still

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April 4th – Martin Luther King Jr assassinated – “I dreamed a dream”

In 1968 #MartinLutherKing was shot by #LeeHarveyOswald.  His famous speech said #IHaveADream #Singing #Feelgood I dreamed a dream I dreamed a dream in time gone by When hope was high and life worth living I dreamed that love would never

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April 3rd – Pony Express starts in USA – “Gonna sit right down and write myself a letter”

In 1860, the #Pony Express first started, delivering #letters across the #USA.  This song indicates a sure-fire way to make sure you get one!  #Singing #Feelgood I’m gonna sit right down and write myself a letter I’m gonna sit right

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April 2nd – “The Sting” won at the Oscars – “The Entertainer”

In 1974, the film “TheSting”, which popularised #ScottJoplin s #ragtime music had a great night at the #Oscars  #Singing #Feelgood The Entertainer No words for this one!  Just “Hum” along. Click image above to buy song from Amazon Do you

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April 1st – April Fools Day – “Why do fools fall in love?”

In about 1700, the tradition of #AprilFoolsDay was popularised.  We’re all foolish sometimes – especially in #love  #Singing #Feelgood Why do fools fall in love? Ooooo wah, oooooo wah, ooooo wah, oooooo wah, ooooo wah, oooooo wah, Why do fools

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March 31st – Eiffel Tower opens – “La vie en Rose”

In 1889, the #EiffelTower opened.  Here is a classic French song from Edith #Piaf  #Singing #Feelgood La vie en rose Des yeux qui font baisser les miens Un rire qui se perd sur sa bouche Voila le portrait sans retouche

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March 30th – Author of Anna Sewell born – “Black Beauty” theme tune

In 1820, #AnnaSewell,  author of #BlackBeauty was born.   Hum along to the famous theme tune from the TV series Black Beauty Click image above to buy song from Amazon Do you love this song?  Hate this song?  Think you have

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March 29th – Tom Jones knighted – “What’s new pussycat?”

In 2006, #TomJones was #knighted by the #Queen.  Well done Sir Tom!  #Singing #Feelgood What’s new Pussycat? What’s new pussycat? Woah, Woah What’s new pussycat? Woah, Woah Pussycat, Pussycat I’ve got flowers And lots of hours To spend with you.

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March 28th – Songs from the musicals – My Fair Lady – “Get me to the church on time”

Lots of wedding bells tomorrow.  So here is song for all the grooms!  #singing;#feelgood Get me to the church on time A few more hours, that’s all the time I got A few more hours before I tie the knot

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March 27th – Eric Clapton marries model Pattie Boyd – “Layla”

In 1979, #EricClapton married #PattieBoyd.  Probably the greatest rock #guitarist of all time, he features on this song from #DerekAndTheDominoes  #Singing #Feelgood Layla What’ll you do when you get lonely And nobody’s waiting by your side? You’ve been running and

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