Flowers… La Vie en Rose 22 Jun 201814 Jun 2018 I always thought La Vie en Rose was an Edith Piaf song but according to this Youtube description, the song was first sung by Marianne Michel. https://youtu.be/LkBUn8z3Ir4 Piaf was involved…
Christmas… Have a very Happy Brass Band Christmas! 24 Dec 201723 Dec 2017 What to follow a Reggae Christmas and an Old Time Music Hall Christmas? A Brass Band Christmas, of course! Hope you enjoy these five fantastic brass ensembles as they celebrate…
Christmas… Have a very happy Reggae Christmas! 23 Dec 201723 Dec 2017 If Old Time Music Hall Christmas Songs didn't get you in the festive spirit, try these great Reggae tracks. Yellowman sings We Wish You A Reggae Christmas https://youtu.be/vlctLbv3Fqc Hulihuli 'o e…
Christmas… Have a very happy Old Time Music Hall Christmas! 22 Dec 201719 Dec 2017 As an alternative to the Carols and Christmas Pop you might like to try these old Music Hall artistes. Jack Pleasants Born in Bradford, Yorkshire in 1875, Jack Pleasants was…
Music… #OnThisDay in 1936 Thomas William Hicks was born #TommySteele 17 Dec 201715 Dec 2017 Thomas William Hicks also known as Tommy Steele was born on this day in 1936. Tommy Steele is reputed to be Britain's first teen idol and rock-and-roll star. In 1957…
Music… #OnThisDay Frank Sinatra Sings For You! 12 Dec 20176 Dec 2017 #OnThisDay in 1915 Francis Albert Sinatra was born. Of all the many Frank Sinatra Youtube videos, I think this is one of the best. For You https://youtu.be/5GpHZ1nTCcQ Thanks for reading…
Health… The Singing Nurse and other musical occupations. 8 Dec 20177 Dec 2017 At my last chemotherapy session I was treated by a lovely nurse who quietly sang along with the background music playing on a golden oldies radio channel. The nurse had…
Music 3 Hamlet Songs you might not have heard before! 10 Nov 2017 What a voice! https://youtu.be/kwkYXqHGDhI Betty Hutton February 26, 1921 – March 12, 2007 https://youtu.be/81CVvkeZhGY Bette Midler born December 1, 1945 https://youtu.be/WRl35-5CKQ0 To die, to sleep - To sleep, perchance to…
