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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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June 9th – Cole Porter born – “Anything goes”

In 1891, #ColePorter was born.  Here is one of his greats – “Anything goes”  #singing;#feelgood Anything Goes Times have changed And we’ve often rewound the clock Since the Puritans got a shock When they landed on Plymouth Rock. If today…

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June 6th – Elvis starts “virtual” tour – “Hound Dog”

In 1999, #Elvis was announced to be about to take part in a virtual tour of the UK, 23 years after his death.  Enjoy “You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog”  #singing;#feelgood Hound Dog You ain’t nothin’ but a hound…

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June 5th – Cause of the Klondyke Gold Rush dies – “Gold”

In 1922, the  man who started the gold rush of 1896 dies.  George Carmack discovered the gold in the Klondyke River.  Here is #Gold by #SpandauBallet  #singing;#feelgood Gold Thank you for coming home I’m sorry that the chairs are all…

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May 29th – Marvin Gaye – “Ain’t no mountain high enough”

In 1953, #EdmundHilary and #TenzingNorgay reached the top of #Everest.  “Ain’t no mountain high enough seems an appropriate song for today! #singing #feelgood Ain’t no mountain high enough Listen, baby Ain’t no mountain high Ain’t no vally low Ain’t no…

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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 27th – Buddy Holly – “That’ll be the Day”

In 1958, #BuddyHolly and the Crickets released their first record “That’ll be the Day”.  It was a UK No. 1 and a US No.3. #singing#feelgood That’ll be the Day Well, that’ll be the day, when you say goodbye Yes, that’ll…

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May 26th – Bobbie (Boris) Pickett and the Cryptkickers – “Monster Mash”

In 1897 Bram Stoker’s #Dracula went on sale.  More than 60 years later the “classic” #MonsterMash was written.  Enjoy! #singing;#feelgood Monster Mash I was working in the lab late one night When my eyes beheld an eerie sight For my…

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May 24th – Duke Ellington dies – “Satin Doll”

In 1974, #DukeEllington, the great band leader,  died.  Here is one of his greats – #SatinDoll.  Although the song was sun by #EllaFitzgerald, here is the Duke with just his band as a tribute to the “original”.  #singing #feelgood Satin…

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