October 2nd – Charles Darwin returns to England – “I will survive”

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In 1836, #CharlesDarwin returned to England to write about survival of the fittest.  Today #GloriaGaynor proves the idea is still current.  #singing;#feelgood

2-10 Darwinism

I will survive

First I was afraid, I was petrified
kept thinking I could never live without you
by my side
But then I spent so many nights
thinking in how you did me wrong
and I grew strong
and I learned how to get alongAnd so you’re back from outer space
I just walked in to find you here with that sad
look upon your face
I should have changed that stupid lock
I should have made you leave your key
If I’d had known for just one second
you’d be back to bother meOh now go, walk out the door
Just turn around now
cause you’re not welcome anymore
Weren’t you the one who tried
to hurt me with goodbye?
Did you think I’d crumble?
Did you think I’d lay down and die?

Oh no not I
I will survive
Oh as long as I know how to love
I know I’ll stay alive
I’ve got all my life to live
and I’ve got all my love to give
and I’ll survive, I will survive hey hey

It took all the strength I had
not to fall apart
Just trying hard to mend the pieces
of my broken heart

And I spent oh so many nights
just feeling sorry for myself
I used to cry
but now I hold my head up high
And you see in me, somebody new
I’m not that chained up little person
still in love with you
And so you felt like dropping in
and just expect me to be free
but now I’m saving all my loving
for someone who’s loving me

Oh now go, walk out the door
Just turn around now
cause you’re not welcome anymore
Weren’t you the one who tried
to break me with goodbye?
Did you think I’d crumble?
Did you think I’d lay down and die?

Oh no not I
I will survive
Oh as long as I know how to love
I know I’ll stay alive
I’ve got all my life to live
and I’ve got all my love to give
and I’ll survive
I will survive
hey, hey

2-10 Gloria Gaynor I will survive

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October 1st – Music radio is predicted – “Radio”

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In 1920 #ScientificAmerican magazine predicted radio could be used to transmit music into our housed.  #RobbieWilliams sings about #radio 90 years later.  #singing;#feelgood

1-10 Old radio

Radio

Ouch

He’s chosen my attic
I feel it in the static
He lives in my basement
And I can hardly face it
My performance is easy
I am the god of romance
And in my confusion
I have the right to reign

He’s stolen my Oscars
He trades on my jokes
He makes all my engines go oh oh oh oh
He puts an “e” in the arsenal
A comb in my ‘fro
Devine retribution
And away we will go
Hey hey hey hey

Something’s happening I can feel it
Moving out of time you’ll hear it
Falling in the way you fear it
Jumping thumping shout out something
Jumping thumping shout out something

Listen to the radio
And you will hear the songs you know
Make it effervescent here
And you might have a job my dear
My dear

I’m searching for something
Beyond my understanding
Looking for meaning
Where nothing is demanding
There are no surprises
Where nothing is expected
If you offer nothing
Then everyone accepts

He’s stolen my Oscars
He trades on my jokes
He makes all my engines go oh oh oh oh
He puts an “e” in the arsenal
A comb in my ‘fro
Devine retribution
And away we will go
Hey hey hey hey

Something’s happening I can feel it
Moving out of time you’ll hear it
Falling in the way you fear it
Jumping thumping shout out something
Jumping thumping shout out something
Listen to the radio
And you will hear the songs you know
Make it effervescent here
And you might have a job my dear
My dear

Ouch
Ouch
Ouch
Radio
Ouch ouch
Ouch
Ouch
Radio

Something’s happening I can feel it
Moving out of time you’ll hear it
Falling in the way you fear it
Jumping thumping shout out something

Something’s happening I can feel it
Moving out of time you’ll hear it
Falling in the way you fear it
Jumping thumping shout out something

Listen to the radio
Listen to the radio
Listen to the radio
Listen to the radio
Listen to the radio
Listen to the radio
Listen to the radio

1-10 Robbie Williams Radio

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September 30th – James Dean killed – “James Dean”

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In 1955, #JamesDean was killed in a car crash.  Here the #Eagles sing their song of the same name  #singing;#feelgood

30-9 James Dean

James Dean

James Dean, James Dean
I know just what you mean
James Dean, you said it all so clean
And I know my life would look allright
If I could see it on the silver screenYou were the lowdown rebel if there ever was
Even if you had no cause
James Dean, you said it all so clean
And I know my life would look all right
If I could see it on the silver screenWe’ll talk about a low-down bad refrigerator,
You were just too cool for school
Sock hop, soda pop, basketball and auto shop,
The only thing that got you off was breakin’ all the rules
James Dean, James Dean
So hungry and so lean
James Dean, you said it all so clean
And I know my life would look all right
If I could see it on the silver screen

Little James Dean, up on the screen
Wond’rin’ who he might be
Along came a Spyder and picked up a rider
And took him down the road to eternity

James Dean, James Dean, you bought it sight unseen

You were too fast to live, too young to die, bye-bye
You were to fast to live, too young to die, bye-bye
Bye-bye, Bye-bye, Bye-bye, Bye, bye30-9 Eagles James Dean

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September 29th – Lord Nelson was born – “In the Navy”

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In 1758, #LordNelson was born.  And we all know where he ended up… #InTheNavy  #singing;#feelgood

29-9 Lord Nelson

In the Navy

Where can you find pleasure
Search the world for treasure
Learn science technology
Where can you begin to make your dreams all come true
On the land or on the sea
Where can you learn to fly
Play in sports and skin dive
Study oceanography
Sign up for the big band
Or sit in the grandstand
When your team and others meetIn the navy
Yes, you can sail the seven seas
In the navy
Yes, you can put your mind at ease
In the navy
Come on now, people, make a stand
In the navy, in the navy
Can’t you see we need a hand
In the navy
Come on, protect the mother land
In the navy
Come on and join your fellow man
In the navy
Come on people, and make a stand
In the navy, in the navy, in the navy (in the navy)They want you, they want you
They want you as a new recruit

If you like adventure
Don’t you wait to enter
The recruiting office fast
Don’t you hesitate
There is no need to wait
They’re signing up new seamen fast
Maybe you are too young
To join up today
Bout don’t you worry ’bout a thing
For I’m sure there will be
Always a good navy
Protecting the land and sea

In the navy
Yes, you can sail the seven seas
In the navy
Yes, you can put your mind at ease
In the navy
Come on be bold and make a stand
In the navy, in the navy
Can’t you see we need a hand
In the navy
Come on, protect the motherland
In the navy
Come on and join your fellow man
In the navy
Come on be bold and make a stand
In the navy, in the navy, in the navy (in the navy)

They want you, they want you
They want you as a new recruit

Who me?

They want you, they want you
They want you as a new recruit

But, but, but, I’m afraid of water.
Hey, hey look
Man, I get seasick even watchin’ it on the TV!

They want you, they want you in the navy

Oh my goodness.
What am I gonna do in a submarine?

They want you, they want you in the navy

In the navy
Yes, you can sail the seven seas
In the navy
Yes, you can put your mind at ease
In the navy
Come on be bold and make a stand
In the navy, in the navy
Can’t you see we need a hand
In the navy
Come protect the motherland
In the navy
Come on and join your fellow man
In the navy
Come on be bold and make a stand

29-9 Village People In the Navy

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September 28th – William the Conqueror invaded Britain – “Norman”

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In #1066, #WilliamTheConqueror invaded Britain.  Here is a song called #Norman by a lady called #SueThompson, that I didn’t know, but whose title fits well with the theme.  Its jolly – but never destined to be a classic!   #singing;#feelgood

28-9 Bayeux Tapestry

Norman

Norman , ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Norman, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm
Norman, Norman, my love

Jimmy called me on the phone but I was gone, not at home
Cuz I was out parked all alone with darlin? Norman
Bill invited me to a show but I said no, cannot go
There’s a dress that I’ve got to sew and wear for Norman

Norman holds me close to him, Norman kisses me and then
Norman knows my heart belongs to him and him and only him, oh

Norman, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh ohh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Norman, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh ohh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Norman, Norman, my love

Joey asked me for a date, he wanted to take me out to skate
But I told Joey he would have to make ?rangements with Norman

Norman is my only love, Norman’s all I’m thinking of
Norman gives me all his lovin?, kissin?, huggin?, lovey-dovin?

Norman, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Norman, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm
Norman, Norman, my love

 

28-9 Sue Thompson Norman

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September 27th – Beach Boys – “I get around”

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In 1964, the #Beachboys made their TV debut with “I get around”.  I know that there was lots of Beach Boys stuff over the Summer, but this was the best story I could find for today (and I know you like their music).  Enjoy!  #singing;#feelgood

27-9 Beach Boys image

I get around

Round round get around
I get around
Yeah
Get around round round I get around
I get around
Get around round round I get around
From town to town
Get around round round I get around
I’m a real cool head
Get around round round I get around
I’m makin’ real good breadI’m gettin’ bugged driving up and down this same old strip
I gotta finda new place where the kids are hipMy buddies and me are getting real well known
Yeah, the bad guys know us and they leave us alone

I get around
Get around round round I get around
From town to town
Get around round round I get around
I’m a real cool head
Get around round round I get around
I’m makin’ real good bread
Get around round round I get around
I get around
Round
Get around round round oooo
Wah wa ooo
Wah wa ooo
Wah wa ooo

We always take my car cause it’s never been beat
And we’ve never missed yet with the girls we meet

None of the guys go steady cause it wouldn’t be right
To leave their best girl home on a Saturday night

I get around
Get around round round I get around
From town to town
Get around round round I get around
I’m a real cool head
Get around round round I get around
I’m makin’ real good bread
Get around round round I get around
I get around
Round
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah

Round round get around
I get around
Yeah
Get around round round I get around
Get around round round I get around
Wah wa ooo
Get around round round I get around
Oooo ooo ooo
Get around round round I get around
Ahh ooo ooo
Get around round round I get around
Ahh ooo ooo
Get around round round I get around
Ahh ooo ooo

27-9 Beach Boys I get around

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September 26th – West Side Story opens – “I feel pretty”

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In 1957 #WestSideStory, the greatest musical by #Bernstein opened.  Here is a great song from it that we haven’t had before. #singing;#feelgood

26-9 I feel pretty Bernstein

I feel pretty

MARIA
I feel pretty,
Oh, so pretty,
I feel pretty and witty and bright!
And I pity
Any girl who isn’t me tonight.I feel charming,
Oh, so charming
It’s alarming how charming I feel!
And so pretty
That I hardly can believe I’m real.

See the pretty girl in that mirror there:
Who can that attractive girl be?
Such a pretty face,
Such a pretty dress,
Such a pretty smile,
Such a pretty me!

I feel stunning
And entrancing,
Feel like running and dancing for joy,
For I’m loved
By a pretty wonderful boy!

GIRLS
Have you met my good friend Maria,
The craziest girl on the block?
You’ll know her the minute you see her,
She’s the one who is in an advanced state of shock.

She thinks she’s in love.
She thinks she’s in Spain.
She isn’t in love,
She’s merely insane.

It must be the heat
Or some rare disease,
Or too much to eat
Or maybe it’s fleas.

Keep away from her,
Send for Chino!
This is not the
Maria we know!

Modest and pure,
Polite and refined,
Well-bred and mature
And out of her mind!

MARIA
I feel pretty,
Oh, so pretty
That the city should give me its key.
A committee
Should be organized to honor me.

GIRLS
La la la la . . .

MARIA
I feel dizzy,
I feel sunny,
I feel fizzy and funny and fine,
And so pretty,
Miss America can just resign!

GIRLS
La la la la . . .

MARIA
See the pretty girl in that mirror there:

GIRLS
What mirror where?

MARIA
Who can that attractive girl be?

GIRLS
Which? What? Where? Whom?

MARIA
Such a pretty face,
Such a pretty dress,
Such a pretty smile,
Such a pretty me!

GIRLS
Such a pretty me!

ALL
I feel stunning
And entrancing,
Feel like running and dancing for joy,
For I’m loved
By a pretty wonderful boy!

26-9 Bernstein I feel pretty

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September 25th – Partridge Family debuts on US TV – “I think I love you”

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In 1970, the first episode of The #PartridgeFamily was aired.  Here for all you “girls” of a certain age, is their greatest hit, with #DavidCassidy  #singing;#feelgood

25-9 Partridge family image

I think I love you

‘m sleeping and right in the middle of a good dream
Like all at once I wake up from something that keeps
Knocking at my brain
Before I go insane I hold my pillow to my head
And spring up in my bed screaming out the words I dread

I think I love you
(I think I love you)

This morning, I woke up with this feeling
I didn’t know how to deal with and so I just decided to myself
I’d hide it to myself and never talk about it
And didn’t I go and shout it when you walked into my room

I think I love you
(I think I love you)

I think I love you so what am I so afraid of?
I’m afraid that I’m not sure of a love there is no cure for
I think I love you isn’t that what life is made of?
Though it worries me to say that I’ve never felt this way

I don’t know what I’m up against
I don’t know what it’s all about
I got so much to think about, hey

I think I love you so what am I so afraid of?
I’m afraid that I’m not sure of a love there is no cure for
I think I love you isn’t that what life is made of?
Though it worries me to say I’ve never felt this way

Believe me you really don’t have to worry
I only want to make you happy
And if you say, Hey, go away, I will
But I think better still I better stay around and love you
Do you think I have a case? Let me ask you to your face
Do you think you love me? I think I love you

I think I love you
(I think I love you)
I think I love you
(I think I love you)
I think I love you
(I think I love you)
I think I love you
(I think I love you

25-9 Partridge Family I think I love you

 

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September 24th – Honda Motor Company founded – “Funky Moped”

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In 1948, #Honda motor company was founded.  As a bit of fun, here is #JasperCarrot with #FunkyMoped  #singing;#feelgood

24-9 Funky moped image

Funky Moped

The lights were groovy colours,
The band was playin’ slow,
We danced just one dance together,
Then she said…
I’ve Gotta Go Now.
I brushed away a tear drop,
And followed her outside,
Where a long haired yob on a cycle was waiting to gi’e her a ride,
I’ll never forget, that freak she went with,
Tell him he’d better leave town,
Cos as soon as me moped’s front mud guard is fixed,
Gonna find the creep and put him down.
(Down Down)
When I get me moped out on the road I’m gonna ride ride ride,
When I get me moped out on the road I’m gonna ride ride ride,
When I get me moped out on the road, aint nobody gonna tell mee where to go no
When I get me moped out on the road I’m gonna ride ride ride.
(Funky Moped)
[Chorus]
Blue Funky Moped,
Blue Funky Moped,
Blue Funky Moped,
Blue Funky Moped,
Move move move move move funky moped go.
(Funky Moped)
When I’m on me moped rockin’ and a sockin’ I’ll ride ride ride,
When I’m on me moped rockin’ and a sockin’ I’ll ride ride ride,
When I’m on me moped rockin’ and a sockin’, everywhere I go the chicks are movin and a groovin

24-9 Jasper Carrot Funky Moped

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September 23rd – Planet Neptune discovered – “Sea of Love”

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In 1846 the 8th #planet #Neptune was discovered.  Here is a song with a very tenuous link, via the god of the sea  #singing;#feelgood

23-9 Neptune planet

Sea of Love

Come with me my love
To the sea
The sea of love
I want to tell you
How much I love youDo you remember
When we met?
That’s the day I knew you were my pet
I want to tell you
How much I love youCome with me my love
To the sea
The sea of love
I want to tell you
How much I love you

23-9 Phil Philips Sea of Love

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