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July 4th – ‘Pathfinder’ lands on Mars – “Space Oddity”

In 1997 #Pathfinder landed on #Mars.  Here is #Bowie with #SpaceOddity.  #singing;#feelgood Space Oddity Ground control to major Tom Ground control to major Tom Take your protein pills and put your helmet on (Ten) Ground control (Nine) to major Tom

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July 3rd – Jim Morrison dies – “Light my fire”

In 1971 actor #Doors singer #Jim Morrison died.  Here is a classic #Light my fire #singing;#feelgood Light my fire You know that it would be untrue You know that I would be a liar If I was to say to

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July 2nd – Millionth Chevy produced – “American Pie”

In 1992 #Chevrolet manufactured the millionth #Corvette.  Here is #Done Maclean with #American Pie.  Get down to that levee #singing;#feelgood American Pie A long, long time ago I can still remember how that music used to make me smile And

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July 1st – Blues Brothers – “Everybody needs somebody to love”

In 1952 actor #Dan Ackroyd was born.  Here is the #Blues Brothers hit “Everybody needs somebody to love” #singing;#feelgood Everybody needs somebody to love We’re so glad to see so many of you lovely people here tonight and we would

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June 30th -1st Sony Walkman went on sale – “Walking on the moon”

In 1979, the #SonyWalkman went on sale.  Go for a walk on the moon with the #The Police #singing;#feelgood Walking on the moon Giant steps are what you take Walking on the moon I hope my legs don’t break Walking

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June 29th – It’s Wimbledon – “Billie Jean”

Here is a song for #Wimbledon.  Whoever wins this year, #BillieJeanKing was a champion in her day! #singing;#feelgood Billie Jean [1st Verse] She Was More Like A Beauty Queen From A Movie Scene I Said Don’t Mind, But What Do

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June 29th – Daredevil crosses the Niagra Falls – “Tightrope”

In 1859, the #NiagraFalls were crossed on a #tightrope.  Here is #StoneRoses version! ” #singing;#feelgood Tightrope You should have been an angel, it would’ve suited you My gold-leafed triptych angel, she knows just what to do In the half light

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June 28th – Richard Rodgers born – “There is nothing like a dame”

In 1902, #RichardRodgers  of Rodgers and Hammerstein fame was born.  Here is a song from #SouthPacific to celebrate #singing;#feelgood There is nothing like a dame We’ve got sunlight on the sand We’ve got moonlight on the sea We’ve got mangoes

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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 26th – Globe Theatre burns down- “All over the world”

In 1613, #Shakespeare s #Globe theatre burnt down.  Here (again!) are #ELO, with All over the world #singing;#feelgood All over the world Everybody all around the world, gotta tell you what I just heard There’s gonna be a party all

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