Ok, I admit, I saw this on another travel forum, but it was fun and I thought we could use something frivilous and light today.
http://www.joshhosler.biz/NumberOneInHistory/SelectMonth.htm
What was #1 when I was born? "Rock around the Clock". (as I slyly reveal how old I am)
"Knock three times" was the #1 song when I was born. Now we are going to be guessing everyones age. Yikes! I hope no one mentions a Britney Spears song.I just has a birthday and feel old enough already.
I love the third man theme. bought the movie which is great to listen to the music. The #1 on my B/D is Jingle, Jangle, Jingle by Kay Keyser.
A Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum...man I hate that song...if i'd been born 3 weeks later it would have been 'All You Need is Love" by those four scouse lads...that would have been much better..but I dont think my mum could have waited the extra weeks!
Pete
The song "Wheel of Fortune" sung by Kay Star. If you want frivilous entertainment, some cartoons that were in MAD magazine pertain to the topic of travelling to Europe. They are in the book "THE MAD BATHROOM COMPANION", edited by Nick Meglin & John Ficarra. Published by METRO BOOKS, New York City. Copyright 2004 by E.C. Publications. That book is in BARNES & NOBLE book stores (in the U.S.A.) now. Bargain price. That book does not have page numbers. "... People Watcher's Guide to an Airport" is big cartoon pictures on three pages. It begins on the page that is 122 pages in front of "Credits" at the back of the book. "The HYPOCHONDRIAC'S seven day tour of EUROPE". It begins on the page that is 23 pages in front of "Credits". "One Afternoon in Downtown Lourdes (in southrn France)" : cartoon pictures by Don Martin.
Jo, you young thing you, I am in deep shock. Tex Williams!!!!!OMG. I need a double espresso.
"Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine in". Love it.
Jo, thanks for sharing. Fun site.
"The Wayward Wind" by Gogi Grant (never heard of him/her or the song, though).
I Love You for Sentimental Reasons --- I'm old -- 62 next week!
"Come On Eileen" by Dexy's Midnight Runners, which I've never heard of. If I had been born any other week of April, I would've had Michael Jackson (Billie Jean or Beat It).
It doesn't sound too good when "I'm sorry"-John Denver was #1 on my Birthday! Is that supposed to mean something?? lol
A very good idea Jo. But like Pat am still gasping. Thanks, I think. :-)
"Big Girls Don't Cry" I didn't realize that song was that old! Thanks for the suggestion to look it up, Jo! It's fun to get an idea of who posts on this board. We're a varied bunch!
Mack the Knife?????????????
Good grief!!!
I'll Be Seeing You by Bing Crosby was #1 just 33 days after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Now that's old.
Mine is Sugar, Sugar by the Archies. That is so not me!!!!
Gene
Anyone familiar with "The Third Man" theme???
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover - Paul Simon.
Good idea - I have never thought about looking this up!
I love The Third Man Theme. The zither! If you go to Vienna, you need to watch The Third Man & go to see the ferris wheel. Yes, it is still there and operating!
Not when I was born, but studying in England in the early 80's - "That's why you'll find him in the kitchen at parties" and "mirror in the bathroom" It's scary that with this post I can still remember most of the words... Mirror in the bathroom 1 2 3, the door is locked just you and me. Anyone else remember those?
"Rumors are flying" by Frankie Carle..... never heard of him before this.
Jo you are indeed a young'un!
(I Just) Died in Your Arms Tonight by Cutting Crew...HAHAHA!!!!! I love it. Thanks a million for that site, cracked me up today.
Hmmm....whatever happened to "Cutting Crew?" OK, I'll fess up...."16 tons" by Tennessee Ernie Ford...sounds like my life! ;)
"Sh-Boom" by The Crew-Cuts
"The first time ever I saw your face" by Roberta Flack. Awww.... =)
(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty" by K.C. & the Sunshine Band
I never knew that, thanks for posting this!
Sandra- I loved that song, and you make me feel old!
Bennie and the Jets- Elton John was mine.
Nancy, I love that song! I know all the words. Gogie Grant is a woman. For me No. 1 was "Paper Doll" with The Mills Brothers. Ye Gods.
"Hey Jude" was number one when I was born.
I've been living a lie... I always thought the #1 hit when I was born was Aretha Franlin's "RESPECT", but no, it's "So Happy Together" by the Turtles. No matter, I love both songs.
"Swinging on a Star" sung by te great Bing Crosby.
You are on your own trying to figure out how young I am. 8-)
Kent,
64 going on 65. Sorry 'bout that.
Never heard of it...."If" by Perry Como. Strange, I feel like I'm 25 but I'll be 58 in April. Guess it's not so hard to believe since my oldest birth daughter is 30!
Thanks, Jo, for the site.
"Stay" by Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs .... Oh God, am I old...***cries*.
Yes, this is the same song the 4 Seasons did a few years later.
Don't go breaking my heart...
"Que Sera Sera" Love Doris Day!
Jo, What a great site. Mine was "Cherish" by The Association.
Love Me Tender by Elvis Presley.
Lane-
Dead ON! I'm taking a ETBD in celebration in June. 8-)
I don't know, I wasn't paying attention.
Clueless from 1949.
The Yellow Rose of Texas.
"Shout" by Tears for Fears was the number 1 song when I was born! What a fun idea for a post.
Haha what a great thing to post!
I had to look this up on google but it was "Like a Virgin" by Madonna
http://www.joshhosler.biz/NumberOneInHistory/SelectMonth.htm
This is the website that you go to and find out what was "number 1" on your birthday, or your wedding day or for those of you who keep baby books and forgot to fill out that part that says what songs were popular, this website can fill in the blanks. Just copy and paste it. Haven't figured out how to do hyperlinks on this forum. Sorry!
Glad everyone is having fun with it.
OMG "The Three Bells" by the Browns. I love oldies, but I've never heard of the song or the group. Yes, I'm nearly old enough for AARP!
Betty Davis Eyes (which I love!).....1981
The Three Bells by Jim Ed, Maxine and Bonnie Brown was a beautiful song and a huge hit. It told the story of little Jimmy Brown with the first of the Chapel bells ringing in the village announcing his birth, the second ringing of the bells announcing his wedding 20 years later and the third single chapel bell tells that he has passed away. The song was based on a 1945 French song "Les trois cloches". Here are the English lyrics.
There's a village hidden deep in the valley
Among the pine trees half forlorn
And there on a sunny morning
Little Jimmy Brown was born
All the chapel bells were ringing
In the little valley town
And the songs that they were singing
Were for baby Jimmy Brown
Then the little congregation
Prayed for guidance from above
Lead us not into temptation,
Bless this hour of meditation
Guide him with eternal love
There's a village hidden deep in the valley
Beneath the mountains high above
And there, twenty years thereafter
Jimmy was to meet his love
All the chapel bells were ringing,
Was a great day in his life
Cause the songs that they were singing
Were for Jimmy and his wife
Then the little congregation
Prayed for guidance from above
Lead us not into temptation,
Bless oh Lord this celebration
May their lives be filled with love
From the village hidden deep in the valley
One rainy morning dark and gray
A soul winged its way to heaven
Jimmy Brown had passed away
Just a lonely bell was ringing
In the little valley town
Twas farewell that it was singing
To our good old Jimmy Brown
And the little congregation
Prayed for guidance from above
Lead us not into temptation,
May his soul find the salvation
Of thy great eternal love"
Found the following as performed live by the Browns.
Bille Jean by Michael Jackson, cool link. I'm gonna make a mix of the #1 songs from the year my friend was born for his bday
Mister Sandman by The Chordettes. Never heard of The Chordettes, but Mister Sandman has been covered by many other more recent artists so it's a very familiar song.
To know him is to love him... HMMMM. Wonder what that says. Other than I am now eligible for AARP.
