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May 28th – Percy Sledge – “When a man loves a woman”

In 1966, #PercySledge started a two week run at No. 1 in the US singles chart with “When a man loves a woman”.  Before the recording session the song had no title or lyrics.  So hum along and don’t worry

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May 23rd – Bonnie & Clyde shot by police – “Bonnie and Clyde”

In 1934, #BonnieAndClyde were shot dead by police in a stolen car.  Here is the classic song about their exploits by #GeorgieFame. #singing #feelgood The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde Bonnie and Clyde were pretty looking people But I can

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May 20th – Raising money for “Hillsborough” victims” – Ferry ‘cross the Mersey”

In 1989, Ferry ‘cross the Mersey, recorded to raise money for the #Hillsborough victims, began a three week run in the charts.  Here is the original Gerry and the Pacemakers version to sing along to  #singing #feelgood Ferry ‘cross the

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May 12th – Bob Dylan – “Blowin’ in the wind”

In 1963,  #Bob Dylan walked out of the #EdSullivan show on US TV.  Hum along to “Blowin’ in the Wind” today. #singing #feelgood Blowin’ in the Wind How many roads most a man walk down Before you call him a

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May 10th – Tom Jones (the novel) published – “Delilah”

In 1749, the final volume of the novel #TomJones was published.  We celebrate that event with #Delilah from that great singer of modern times who shares the same name. #singing #feelgood Delilah I saw the light on the night that

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May 9th – The Beatles – “She Loves You”

In 1964, The #Beatles had held the No.1 position on the US singles chart for fourteen weeks with three No.1’s in succession. ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ for seven weeks, ‘She Loves You’ for two weeks and ‘Can’t Buy

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

In 1936, #JoeDiMaggio made his major league debut for the #NewYorkYankees.  #SimonAndGarfunkel ‘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 Jesus loves you

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May 2nd – Elvis Presley – “Jailhouse Rock”

In 1957, #ElvisPresley recorded #JailhouseRock 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 county

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

In 1965, #Manchester group #HermansHermits 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 Last

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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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