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March 6th – Aspirin is patented – “Walking on Sunshine”

In 1899, #Aspirin was patented by #Bayer.  Toothache, headache or hangover – take one and you are ….. Walking on Sunshine I used to think maybe you love me, now baby I’m sure And I just cant wait till the

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March 3rd – Phil Collins – “Sussudio”

In 1985, #PhilCollins third solo album, “No Jacket Required” started 5 weeks at No. 1.  Here is one of the great songs from that album #singing;#feelgood Sussudio There’s this girl that’s been on my mind All the time, Sussudio oh

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February 21st – Dolly Parton gets to No.1 – “9 to 5”

In 1981, #DollyParton got to No. 1 with “9 to 5”  #singing;#feelgood 9 to 5 Tumble outta bed And I stumble to the kitchen Pour myself a cup of ambition And yawn and stretch And try to come to life

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February 20th – Kylie gets to No.1 – “I should be so lucky”

In 1988, #Kylie Minogue, got to No.1 with I should be so lucky  #singing;#feelgood I should be so lucky [1a:] In my imagination There is no complication I dream about you all the time In my mind a celebration The

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February 11th – Whitney Houston dies – “I will always love you”

In 2012, #WhitneyHouston died.  Here is a great song she sang “I will always love you” #singing;#feelgood I will always love you If I should stay I would only be in your way So I’ll go but I know I’ll

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January 11th – Pet Shop Boys – “West End Girls”

In 1986, the #PetShopBoys had their first No. 1 with West End Girls  #singing;#feelgood West End Girls http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3j2NYZ8FKs Sometimes you’re better off dead There’s gun in your hand and it’s pointing at your head You think you’re mad, too unstable

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June 27th – Whitney Houston – “I wanna dance with somebody”

In 1987, #WhitneyHouston became the first woman to enter the US album charts at No.1. Here is ” I wanna dance with somebody from around the same time.    #singing;#feelgood I Wanna Dance with Somebody Clocks strikes upon the hour

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

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

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May 15th – Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder – “Ebony and Ivory”

In 1982, #EbonyAndIvory, sung by #PaulMcCartney & #StevieWonder began a 7 week No. 1 run in the pop charts.  Remember it? Ebony and Ivory Ebony And Ivory Live Together In Perfect Harmony Side By Side On My Piano Keyboard, Oh

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April 24th – Jane Fonda first workout video released – “Eye of the tiger – Survivor”

In 1982, #JaneFonda released her first #workout video.  Can you “survive” a workout?  #Singing #Feelgood Eye of the tiger Rising up, back on the street Did my time, took my chances Went the distance, now I’m back on my feet

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