June 21st – Bob Dylan – “Mr Tambourine Man”

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In 1962, #Bob Dylan released #Mr Tambourine Man #singing;#feelgood

Mr Tambourine Man

Hey ! Mr Tambourine Man, play a song for me
I’m not sleepy and there is no place I’m going to
Hey ! Mr Tambourine Man, play a song for me
In the jingle jangle morning I’ll come followin’ you.
Though I know that evenin’s empire has returned into sand
Vanished from my hand
Left me blindly here to stand but still not sleeping
My weariness amazes me, I’m branded on my feet
I have no one to meet
And the ancient empty street’s too dead for dreaming.Hey ! Mr Tambourine Man, play a song for me
I’m not sleepy and there is no place I’m going to
Hey ! Mr Tambourine Man, play a song for me
In the jingle jangle morning I’ll come followin’ you.

Take me on a trip upon your magic swirlin’ ship
My senses have been stripped, my hands can’t feel to grip
My toes too numb to step, wait only for my boot heels
To be wanderin’
I’m ready to go anywhere, I’m ready for to fade
Into my own parade, cast your dancing spell my way
I promise to go under it.

Hey ! Mr Tambourine Man, play a song for me
I’m not sleepy and there is no place I’m going to
Hey ! Mr Tambourine Man, play a song for me
In the jingle jangle morning I’ll come followin’ you.

Though you might hear laughin’, spinnin’ swingin’ madly across the sun
It’s not aimed at anyone, it’s just escapin’ on the run
And but for the sky there are no fences facin’
And if you hear vague traces of skippin’ reels of rhyme
To your tambourine in time, it’s just a ragged clown behind
I wouldn’t pay it any mind, it’s just a shadow you’re
Seein’ that he’s chasing.

Hey ! Mr Tambourine Man, play a song for me
I’m not sleepy and there is no place I’m going to
Hey ! Mr Tambourine Man, play a song for me
In the jingle jangle morning I’ll come followin’ you.

Then take me disappearin’ through the smoke rings of my mind
Down the foggy ruins of time, far past the frozen leaves
The haunted, frightened trees, out to the windy beach
Far from the twisted reach of crazy sorrow
Yes, to dance beneath the diamond sky with one hand waving free
Silhouetted by the sea, circled by the circus sands
With all memory and fate driven deep beneath the waves
Let me forget about today until tomorrow.

Hey ! Mr Tambourine Man, play a song for me
I’m not sleepy and there is no place I’m going to
Hey ! Mr Tambourine Man, play a song for me
In the jingle jangle morning I’ll come followin’ you.

 

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June 20th – Jaws released – “I like it”

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In 1975, the film #Jaws was released.  12 years earlier #Gerry and the Pacemakers predicted “I like it” with their No.1 single #singing;#feelgood

I like it

I like it, I like it
I like the way you run your fingers through my hair
And I like the way you tickle my chin
And I like the way you let me come in
When your mama ain’t thereI like it, I like it
I like the words you say and all the things you do
And I like the way you straighten my tie
And I like the way you’re winkin’ your eye
And I know I like you
You know I like you

Do that again
You’re driving me insane
Kiss me once more
That’s another thing I like you for

I like it, I like it
I like the funny feeling being here with you
And I like it more with every day
And I like it always hearing you say
You’re likin’ it too
You’re likin’ it too

I’m askin’ you
What do you wanna do
Do you agree
That the world was made for you and me

I like it, I like it
I like the funny feeling being here with you
And I like it more with every day
And I like it always hearing you say
You’re likin’ it too
You’re likin’ it too
Whoa-oh, I like it
Are you likin’ it too

 

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June 19th – Rolling Stones “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”

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In 1968, the #Rolling Stones had their seventh UK number 1 with Jumpin’ Jack Flash #singing;#feelgood

Jumpin’ Jack Flash

I was born in a cross-fire hurricane
And I howled at my ma in the driving rain,
But it’s all right now, in fact, it’s a gas!
But it’s all right. Im jumpin jack flash,
Its a gas! gas! gas!I was raised by a toothless, bearded hag,
I was schooled with a strap right across my back,
But it’s all right now, in fact, it’s a gas!
But it’s all right, Im jumpin jack flash,
Its a gas! gas! gas!

I was drowned, I was washed up and left for dead.
I fell down to my feet and I saw they bled.
I frowned at the crumbs of a crust of bread.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I was crowned with a spike right thru my head.
But it’s all right now, in fact, it’s a gas!
But it’s all right, Im jumpin jack flash,
Its a gas! gas! gas!

Jumping jack flash, it’s a gas
Jumping jack flash, it’s a gas
Jumping jack flash, it’s a gas
Jumping jack flash, it’s a gas
Jumping jack flash

 

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June 18th – Napoleon defeated at Waterloo – “Waterloo”

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In 1815, Napoleon was defeated at #Waterloo.  Here is #Abba singing their version  #singing;#feelgood

Waterloo

My my
At Waterloo Napoleon did surrender
Oh yeah
And I have met my destiny in quite a similar way
The history book on the shelf
Is always repeating itself
Waterloo – I was defeated, you won the war
Waterloo – Promise to love you for ever more
Waterloo – Couldn’t escape if I wanted to
Waterloo – Knowing my fate is to be with you
Waterloo – Finally facing my Waterloo

My my
I tried to hold you back, but you were stronger
Oh yeah
And now it seems my only chance is giving up the fight
And how could I ever refuse
I feel like I win when I lose
Waterloo – I was defeated, you won the war
Waterloo – Promise to love you for ever more
Waterloo – Couldn’t escape if I wanted to
Waterloo – Knowing my fate is to be with you
Waterloo – Finally facing my Waterloo

So how could I ever refuse
I feel like I win when I lose
Waterloo – I was defeated, you won the war
Waterloo – Promise to love you for ever more
Waterloo – Couldn’t escape if I wanted to
Waterloo – Knowing my fate is to be with you
Waterloo – Finally facing my Waterloo

 

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June 17th – Statue of Liberty arrives in US – “You’re the one that I want”

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In 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrived in the US.  In 1978 “You’re the one that I want” from #Grease was No.1.  And the statue is the one the American people want! #singing;#feelgood

You’re the one that I want

I got chills
They’re multiplying
And I’m losing control
‘Cause the power you’re supplying
It’s electrifying!You better shape up
‘Cause I need a man
And my heart is set on you
You better shape up
You better understand
To my heart I must be true
Nothing left
Nothing left for me to do

You’re the one that I want
Oo-oo-oo, honey
The one that I want
Oo-oo-oo, honey
The one that I want
Oo-oo-oo, the one I need
Oh, yes indeed

If you’re filled
With affection
You’re to shy to convey
Better take my direction
Feel your way

I better shape up
‘Cause you need a man
I need a man
Who can keep me satisfied
I better shape up
If I’m gonna prove
You better prove
That my faith is justified
Are you sure
Yes I’m sure down deep inside

You’re the one that I want
Oo-oo-oo, honey
The one that I want
Oo-oo-oo, honey
The one that I want
Oo-oo-oo, the one I need
Oh, yes indeed

 

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June 16th – First rollercoaster opened on Coney Island- “Like a rolling stone”

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In 1884, the first #rollercoaster opened on Coney Island in the USA.  Here #Bob Dylan keeps us in a rolling mood with  #Like a rolling stone. #singing;#feelgood

Like a rolling stone

Once upon a time you dressed so fine
You threw the bums a dime in your prime, didn’t you ?
People’d call, say, “Beware doll, you’re bound to fall”
You thought they were all kiddin’ you
You used to laugh about
Everybody that was hangin’ out
Now you don’t talk so loud
Now you don’t seem so proud
About having to be scrounging for your next meal.How does it feel
How does it feel
To be without a home
Like a complete unknown
Like a rolling stone ?

You’ve gone to the finest school all right, Miss Lonely
But you know you only used to get juiced in it
And nobody has ever taught you how to live on the street
And now you find out you’re gonna have to get used to it
You said you’d never compromise
With the mystery tramp, but know you realize
He’s not selling any alibis
As you stare into the vacuum of his eyes
And say do you want to make a deal?

How does it feel
How does it feel
To be on your own
With no direction home
Like a complete unknown
Like a rolling stone ?
You never turned around to see the frowns on the jugglers and the clowns
When they all come down and did tricks for you
You never understood that it ain’t no good
You shouldn’t let other people get your kicks for you
You used to ride on the chrome horse with your diplomat
Who carried on his shoulder a Siamese cat
Ain’t it hard when you discover that
He really wasn’t where it’s at
After he took from you everything he could steal.

How does it feel
How does it feel
To be on your own
With no direction home
Like a complete unknown
Like a rolling stone ?

Princess on the steeple and all the pretty people
They’re drinkin’, thinkin’ that they got it made
Exchanging all precious gifts
But you’d better take your diamond ring, you’d better pawn it babe
You used to be so amused
At Napoleon in rags and the language that he used
Go to him now, he calls you, you can’t refuse
When you got nothing, you got nothing to lose
You’re invisible now, you got no secrets to conceal.

How does it feel
How does it feel
To be on your own
With no direction home
Like a complete unknown
Like a rolling stone ?

16-6 Bob Dylan Like a Rolling Stone

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June 15th – The first TV pop show, “Oh Boy” broadcast- “Teenager in Love”

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In 1958, the first teenage all-music show in the UK, “Oh Boy” was first broadcast.  One act was #Marty Wilde; “Teenager in Love” followed the next year #singing;#feelgood

Teenager in Love

Each time we have a quarrel
It almost breaks my heart
‘Cos I am so afraid
That we will have to part
Each night I ask the stars
The stars up above
Why must I be a teenager in love
One day I feel so happy
Next day I feel so sad
I guess I’ll learn to take
The good with the bad
Each night I ask the stars up above
(I ask them why)
Why must I be a teenage in love
I cried a tear (I cried a tear)
For nobody but you (Nobody but you)
I’ll be the lonely one if you should say we’re through
Well if you want to make me cry
That won’t be so hard to do
And if you should say goodbye
I’ll still go on loving you
Each night I ask the stars up above
Why must I be a teenager in love
I cried a tear (I cried a tear)
For nobody but you (For nobody but you)
I’ll be the lonely one if you should say we’re through
Yeah
Well if you want to make me cry
That won’t be so hard to do
And if you should say goodbye
I’ll still go on loving you
Each night I ask the stars up above
Why must I be a teenager in love
Why must I be a teenager in love

15-6 Marty Wilde Best Of

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June 14th – Waxwork of Boy George unveiled – “Karma Chamelion”

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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 lies would you say
I’m a man (a man) without conviction,
I’m a man (a man) who doesn’t know
how to sell (to sell) a contradiction.
You come and go, you come and go.Karma karma karma karma karma chameleon,
you come and go, you come and go.
Loving would be easy if your colors were like my dreams,
red gold and green, red gold and green.Didn’t hear your wicked words every day
and you used to be so sweet, I heard you say
that my love (my love) was an addiction.
When we cling (we cling) our love is strong.
When you go (you go) you’re gone forever.
You string along, you string along.

Karma karma karma karma karma chameleon,
you come and go, you come and go.
Loving would be easy if your colors were like my dreams,
red gold and green, red gold and green.

Every day is like survival (sur-vi-val),
you’re my lover (you’re my lover), not my rival.
Every day is like survival (sur-vi-val),
you’re my lover (you’re my lover), not my rival.

I’m a man (a man) without conviction,
I’m a man (a man) who doesn’t know
how to sell (to sell) a contradiction.
You come and go, you come and go.

Karma karma karma karma karma chameleon,
you come and go, you come and go.
Loving would be easy if your colors were like my dreams,
red gold and green, red gold and green.

Karma karma karma karma karma chameleon,
you come and go, you come and go.
Loving would be easy if your colors were like my dreams,
red gold and green, red gold and green.

Karma karma karma karma karma chameleon,
you come and go, you come and go.
Loving would be easy if your colors were like my dreams,
red gold and green, red gold and green.

Karma karma karma karma karma chameleon,
you come and go, you come and go.
Loving would be easy if your colors were like my dreams,
red gold and green, red gold and green.

Karma karma karma karma karma chameleon
You come and go….

14-6 Culture Club Karma Chamelion

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June 13th – Kaiser Wilhelm meets Franz Ferdinand – “Viva la vida”

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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 world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning I sleep alone
Sweep the streets I used to ownI used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemy’s eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing
“Now the old king is dead! Long live the king!”

One minute I held the key
Next the walls were closed on me
And I discovered that my castles stand
Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand

I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field

For some reason I can’t explain
Once you go there was never
Never an honest word
And that was when I ruled the world

It was the wicked and wild wind
Blew down the doors to let me in
Shattered windows and the sound of drums
People couldn’t believe what I’d become

Revolutionaries wait
For my head on a silver plate
Just a puppet on a lonely string
Oh, who would ever wanna be king?

I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field

For some reason I can’t explain
I know Saint Peter won’t call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field

For some reason I can’t explain
I know Saint Peter won’t call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world

13-6 Cold Play Viva la Vida

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June 12th – The Wurzels – “I’ve got a brand new combine harvester”

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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 me pitch fork at your dog to keep quiet
Now something’s telling me that you’ve avoiding me,
Come on now darling,
You got something i need.(Chorus)

‘Cause I got a brand new combine harvester and I’ll give you the key
Come on now, let’s get together
In perfect harmony
I got 20 acres and you got 43
Now I got a brand new combine harvester and I’ll give you the key.

She might well laugh.

I’ll stick by you and give you all that you need
We’ll have twins and triplets
I’m a man built for speed
And you know I’ll love you darling
So give me your hand
Oh, the thing I want the most is all that acres of land.

(Chorus)

For seven long years I’ve been alone in this place
Pigs sleep in the kitchen
It’s a proper disgrace
Now if I cleaned it up, would you change your mind?
I’ll give up drinking Scrumpy
And that lager and lime.

Course.

Who loves you baby?

Weren’t we a grand couple at that last Wurzel dance?
I wore brand new gaiters and me corduroy pants
In your new Sunday dress
With your perfume smelling grand
We had our photos taken, us holding hands.

Now I got a brand new combine harvester and I’ll give you the key
Now that we’re both past our 50’s I think that you and me should stop this gallivanting
And will you marry me?
‘Cause I got a brand new combine harvester and I’ll give you the key.

Arr, you’re a fine looking woman
And I can’t wait to get me hands on your land.

You’re a fine looking woman.

12-6 The Wurzels Combine Harvester

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