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

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

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

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

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May 8th – James Bond – “Theme Tune”

In 1963, the first #JamesBond film, #DrNo, opened, starring #SeanConnery.  No words here – just sing, hum or whistle along with this great tune! #singing # feelgood Dr No – Theme Tune Click image above to buy song  from Amazon

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May 7th – The Eagles – Hotel California

In 1977,  The #Eagles went to No.1 on the US singles chart with #HotelCalifornia , the group’s fourth US No.1 and  a No.8 hit in the UK.  It is a bit long – but worth listening to!  #singing #feelgood On

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May 6th – Disney – “Under the Sea”

In 1994, the #ChannelTunnel opened.  Here is #UnderTheSea from #Disney ‘s #LittleMermaid. #singing #feelgood Under the Sea The seaweed is always greener In somebody else’s lake You dream about going up there But that is a big mistake Just look

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May 5th – West Side Story – “America”

In 1962, #WestSideStory by #LeonardBernstein entered the US album charts and stayed there at #1 for 54 weeks.  #America is one of the liveliest, “start the day” songs in the show #singing #feelgood America ROSALIA Puerto Rico, You lovely island

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April 28th – Mutiny on the Bounty – “I am sailing”

In 1789,  the #MutinyOnTheBounty took place.  We remember that day with #RodStewart’s 1972 classic, “I am sailing”  #singing #feelgood I am Sailing I am sailing, I am sailing, Home again cross the sea. I am sailing, stormy waters, To be

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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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April 26th – Dusty Springfield – “You don’t have to say you love me”

In 1966, #DustySpringfield achieved her only No.1 in the UK charts, “You don’t have to say you love me”. #feelgood You don’t have to say you love me When I said I needed you You said you would always stay

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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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