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June 12th – The Wurzels – “I’ve got a brand new combine harvester”

Who needs the world cup! In 1976, the #Wurzels released their UK No 1 hit, I’ve got a brand new combine harvester.  Ooh arr, ooh arr”!  #singing;#feelgood I’ve got a brand new combine harvester I drove my tractor through your

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June 11th – John Williams – “ET theme tune”

In 1982, #ET, one of the greatest films ever opened. Hum along to #JohnWilliams theme tune.  #singing;#feelgood ET Theme Tune Click image above to buy song  from Amazon   Do you love this song?  Hate this song?  Think you have

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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 31st – Big Ben rang for the first time – “Ring my bell”

In 1859, #BigBen first rang out across the #London skies.  Join in with Anita Ward as she sings her 1978 hit “Ring my Bell”    #singing;#feelgood Ring my Bell I’m glad you’re home Well, did you really miss me? I

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May 30th – Ray Stevens – “Everything is beautiful”

In 1970,#RayStevens went to No1 in the US charts with “Everything is beautiful”  #singing, #feelgood Everything is Beautiful Jesus loves the little children, All the little children of the world. Red and yellow, black and white, They are precious in

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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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