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...There´s a new blog and a new podcast. I hope you find them interesting.
Welcome back to the Premiership Blackpool. From what I saw yesterday both Cardiff and Blackpool deserve to be in the top flight and commiserations to Dave Jones and his team. I thought you were great. However, Orange was the order of the day and welcome back to the top flight Blackpool...it's been a long time. We all had a good time at Stuey Lee Lewis's birthday bash so thank you Stuey.
We have another beautiful day on the Costa Blanca...how long will it last?
Authorities in Barcelona, fed up with tourists wandering the streets in their swimming costumes, are preparing a massive campaign to convince them to put on clothes when they leave the beach. Full Story
(1)Are an English rock band formed in 1964: They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction.
(2)They rose to fame in the UK with a series of top ten hit singles, boosted in part by pirate radio stations such as Radio Caroline, beginning in January 1965 with "I Can't Explain". And two albums reaching the UK top five. They first hit the US Top 40 in 1967 with "Happy Jack" and hit the top ten later that year with "I Can See for Miles"
Word of the Day
barefoot
Corrió descalza por el prado. - She ran barefoot through the meadow.
No camines descalzo en la terraza porque hay muchas astillas en la madera. - Don't walk barefoot on the deck because there are lots of splinters.
Dejarle descalzo - To leave someone without a dime
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May 23rd: On this day
1960, The Everly Brothers US No.1 - 'Cathy's Clown', -
1963, The Beatles, touring with Roy Orbison, - at the Odeon Cinema, Nottingham, England.
1964, Ella Fitzgerald became the first artist to have a hit with a Beatles cover when 'Can't Buy Me Love' entered the UK chart.
1970, The Beatles album 'Let It Be' No.1 on the UK chart
1973, Jefferson Airplane were prevented from giving a free concert in Golden Gate Park when San Francisco authorities passed a resolution banning electronic instruments. The group later wrote ‘We Built this City’ about the ban.
1974, George Harrison announced the launch of his own record label, 'Dark Horse.'
1981, Starsound 'Stars on 45' No.1 on the UK album chart.
1982, The UK Musicians Union moved a resolution to ban synthesizers and drum rhythm machines from sessions and live concerts fearing that their use would put musicians out of work.
1987, Swing Out Sister No.1 on the UK album - 'It's Better To Travel', their only UK No.1 album.
1992, a statement issued by Freddie Mercury’s attorneys stated that Mercury had bequeathed the majority of his estate (£10 million) to his long-time friend Mary Austin.
1992, Iron Maiden went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Fear Of The Dark' their third No.1 album.
1992, Kris Kross No.1 US - 'Totally Krossed Out.'
1999, Shanks & Bigfoot with vocals by Sharon Woolf UK No.1 - 'Sweet Like Chocolate.'
2000, Noel Gallagher walked out on his band Oasis during a European tour. The move was put down to a series of burst-ups with his brother Liam.
2002, Cliff Richard announced plans to launch a new wine “Vida Nova”. 27,000 bottles of the Portuguese red from the grapes of his 25 acre estate would go on sale at £8.99 a bottle.
2002, winners at the 47th Ivor Novello awards included, Dido for Songwriter of the year, Best song went to U2, 'Walk On.' Kylie Minogue won The Dance Award and Most Performed Work and International Hit for 'Can't Get You Out Of My Head.' Hear'say won Bestselling UK single for 'Pure And Simple'. Mick Hucknall won Outstanding Song collection and Kate Bush was awarded Outstanding contribution to British music.
2006, The king of Sweden presented the surviving members of Led Zeppelin with the Polar Music Prize in Stockholm recognising them as "great pioneers" of rock music. Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones were joined by the daughter of drummer John Bonham, who died in 1980. The Polar Music Prize was founded in 1989 by Stig Anderson, manager of Swedish pop group Abba, who named it after his record label, Polar Records previous winners include Sir Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen and producer Quincy Jones.
2009, Amy Winehouse cancelled her appearance at a concert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Island Records.
Birthday Boys and Girls May 23rd
1928, Rosemary Clooney
1934, Robert Moog, inventor of the synthesiser.
1943, Norman Johnson, Chairmen Of The Board
1947, Bill Hunt, Electric Light Orchestra
1953, Rick Fenn, 10CC
1975, KT Tunstall,
Iris's Challenge The Who
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...There´s a new blog and a new podcast. I hope you find them interesting.
Welcome back to the Premiership Blackpool. From what I saw yesterday both Cardiff and Blackpool deserve to be in the top flight and commiserations to Dave Jones and his team. I thought you were great. However, Orange was the order of the day and welcome back to the top flight Blackpool...it's been a long time. We all had a good time at Stuey Lee Lewis's birthday bash so thank you Stuey.
We have another beautiful day on the Costa Blanca...how long will it last?
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| Clear | Clear | Scattered Clouds | Partly Cloudy | Scattered Clouds |
Authorities in Barcelona, fed up with tourists wandering the streets in their swimming costumes, are preparing a massive campaign to convince them to put on clothes when they leave the beach. Full Story
(1)Are an English rock band formed in 1964: They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction.
(2)They rose to fame in the UK with a series of top ten hit singles, boosted in part by pirate radio stations such as Radio Caroline, beginning in January 1965 with "I Can't Explain". And two albums reaching the UK top five. They first hit the US Top 40 in 1967 with "Happy Jack" and hit the top ten later that year with "I Can See for Miles"
- Their fame grew with memorable performances at the Monterey Popand Woodstock music festivals. The 1969 release of Tommy was the first in a series of top ten albums in the US, followed by Live at Leeds (1970)
- They disbanded in 1983,but they re-formed at events such as Live Aid and for reunion tours such as their 25th anniversary tour (1989) and the Quadrophenia tours of 1996 and 1997. In 2000, the three surviving original members discussed recording an album of new material, but their plans temporarily stalled upon the death of their guitarist at the age of 57 in 2002. The two remaining members continue to perform as The Who, and in 2006 they released the studio album Endless Wire, which reached the top ten in the UK and US.
- They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990, their first year of eligibility.Their display there describes them as "Prime contenders, in the minds of many, for the title of World's Greatest Rock Band." Time magazine wrote in 1979 that "No other group has ever pushed rock so far, or asked so much from it."Rolling Stone magazine wrote: "Along with The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, They complete the holy trinity of British rock." They received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the British Phonographic Industry in 1988, and from the Grammy Foundation in 2001. In 2008 the two surviving members were honoured at the 31st Annual Kennedy Center Honors.
- They have sold about 100 million records and have charted 27 top forty singles in the United Kingdom and United States with 17 top ten albums, including 18 Gold, 12 Platinum and 5 Multi-Platinum album awards in the United States alone
Word of the Day
descalzo dehs-kal'-soh (adjective)
barefoot
EXAMPLES
Corrió descalza por el prado. - She ran barefoot through the meadow.
No camines descalzo en la terraza porque hay muchas astillas en la madera. - Don't walk barefoot on the deck because there are lots of splinters.
Dejarle descalzo - To leave someone without a dime
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May 23rd: On this day
1960, The Everly Brothers US No.1 - 'Cathy's Clown', -
1963, The Beatles, touring with Roy Orbison, - at the Odeon Cinema, Nottingham, England.
1964, Ella Fitzgerald became the first artist to have a hit with a Beatles cover when 'Can't Buy Me Love' entered the UK chart.
1970, The Beatles album 'Let It Be' No.1 on the UK chart
1973, Jefferson Airplane were prevented from giving a free concert in Golden Gate Park when San Francisco authorities passed a resolution banning electronic instruments. The group later wrote ‘We Built this City’ about the ban.
1974, George Harrison announced the launch of his own record label, 'Dark Horse.'
1981, Starsound 'Stars on 45' No.1 on the UK album chart.
1982, The UK Musicians Union moved a resolution to ban synthesizers and drum rhythm machines from sessions and live concerts fearing that their use would put musicians out of work.
1987, Swing Out Sister No.1 on the UK album - 'It's Better To Travel', their only UK No.1 album.
1992, a statement issued by Freddie Mercury’s attorneys stated that Mercury had bequeathed the majority of his estate (£10 million) to his long-time friend Mary Austin.
1992, Iron Maiden went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Fear Of The Dark' their third No.1 album.
1992, Kris Kross No.1 US - 'Totally Krossed Out.'
1999, Shanks & Bigfoot with vocals by Sharon Woolf UK No.1 - 'Sweet Like Chocolate.'
2000, Noel Gallagher walked out on his band Oasis during a European tour. The move was put down to a series of burst-ups with his brother Liam.
2002, Cliff Richard announced plans to launch a new wine “Vida Nova”. 27,000 bottles of the Portuguese red from the grapes of his 25 acre estate would go on sale at £8.99 a bottle.
2002, winners at the 47th Ivor Novello awards included, Dido for Songwriter of the year, Best song went to U2, 'Walk On.' Kylie Minogue won The Dance Award and Most Performed Work and International Hit for 'Can't Get You Out Of My Head.' Hear'say won Bestselling UK single for 'Pure And Simple'. Mick Hucknall won Outstanding Song collection and Kate Bush was awarded Outstanding contribution to British music.
2006, The king of Sweden presented the surviving members of Led Zeppelin with the Polar Music Prize in Stockholm recognising them as "great pioneers" of rock music. Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones were joined by the daughter of drummer John Bonham, who died in 1980. The Polar Music Prize was founded in 1989 by Stig Anderson, manager of Swedish pop group Abba, who named it after his record label, Polar Records previous winners include Sir Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen and producer Quincy Jones.
2009, Amy Winehouse cancelled her appearance at a concert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Island Records.
Birthday Boys and Girls May 23rd
1928, Rosemary Clooney
1934, Robert Moog, inventor of the synthesiser.
1943, Norman Johnson, Chairmen Of The Board
1947, Bill Hunt, Electric Light Orchestra
1953, Rick Fenn, 10CC
1975, KT Tunstall,
Iris's Challenge The Who
Latest Podcast Latest Show
Music Source 1 music source 2 music source 3 music source 4
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