AussieInWyoming Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 http://www.thisdayinmusic.com/birthdayno1 What was number 1 in the music charts when you were born in the US, UK and Australia. My 3 songs are: "Please release me" by Engelbert Humperdinck... LOL to the title and and singers name! "Ruby Tuesday" by the Rolling Stones.... Pretty cool! "Snoopy vs the Red Baron" by the Royal Guardsmen One of my husbands songs was "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr, and my dd will never let him forget it :lol: You can also use the music date generator to check on other important dates like weddings etc have fun, Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Fun! :) Mine was... UK- I'm Still Waiting - Diana Ross US- How Can You Mend A Broken Heart - Bee Gee’s Oz- Eagle Rock - Daddy Cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 US - Theme from "Shaft" (I don't know why, but that cracks me up!) UK - "Cos I Love You" by Slade. I don't believe I even know that song. AUS - "The Banks of the Ohio" by Olivia Newton John. Huh???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Mom Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 For me: US-I Want to Hold Your Hand by the Beatles (My sister was really mad at me for being born on the day the Beatles actually landed in America. I once got twenty bonus points on an exam for knowing that date:) UK - Needles and Pins by The Searchers (never heard of them) Aus - I Want to Hold Your Hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patchfire Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 US: Another One Bites the Dust, Queen UK: Don't Stand So Close to Me, Police AU: Upside Down, Diana Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 US: Another One Bites the Dust, Queen UK: Don't Stand So Close to Me, Police AU: Upside Down, Diana Ross Okay, you are seriously making me feel old. I remember when those songs came out! lol :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 People Got to be Free by the Rascals in the US Hey Jude by the Beatles in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraciebytheBay Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Turn, Turn, Turn by the Byrds. I didn't realize it was that old! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Okay, you are seriously making me feel old. I remember when those songs came out! lol :tongue_smilie: I was thinking the exact same thing! I think I was in 4th grade. Maybe 3rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 I was thinking the exact same thing! I think I was in 4th grade. Maybe 3rd. LOL What year were you born? I think we might be the same age. I'm 1971 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Two out of the three of mine are Michael Jackson (Beat It and Billie Jean). *going back into lurking now...* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemongoose Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 US: Night Fever-Bee Gees UK: Night Fever-Bee Gees AUS: Stay'n Alive-Bee Gees Yep that'd be the '70s! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdoll Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Okay now, this is embarrassing. :blush: US - Are You Loneome Tonight - Elvis Presley AUS - Are You Lonesome Tonight? - Elvis Presley UK - It’s Now Or Never - Elvis Presley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieInWyoming Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 Fun! :) Mine was... UK- I'm Still Waiting - Diana Ross US- How Can You Mend A Broken Heart - Bee Gee’s Oz- Eagle Rock - Daddy Cool I think I was around 4 when Eagle Rock was released... It was on the radio all the time in Australia. You should check it out on youtube..a good ol classic Aussie Rock Band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 I think I was around 4 when Eagle Rock was released... It was on the radio all the time in Australia. You should check it out on youtube..a good ol classic Aussie Rock Band. Cool! :) Thanks I will. I had never heard that song and I love rock. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AussieInWyoming Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 For me:UK - Needles and Pins by The Searchers (never heard of them) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2RqRxjjlsI I can remember this one... showing my age I guess LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 LOL What year were you born? I think we might be the same age. I'm 1971 You got it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 This really makes me feel my age. US - The Twist UK - Apache??? AUS - Yes Sir, That's My Baby My dh's was Purple People Eater!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Marvin Gaye -- I Heard It Through the Grapevine That kinda chokes me up...my mom LOVED Motown and I can almost picture her dancing. And poor Marvin, what a way to die, what a loss... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieInWyoming Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 My dh's was Purple People Eater!!! This just made my day.. Thanks!!! I think it even beats my husbands The Candy Man. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 US - (Reach out) I'll be there by the Four Tops UK - Distant Drums by Jim Reeves (never heard of him.) AUS - Step Back by Cara Lyn and Johnny Young (never heard of them) I was thinking the exact same thing! I think I was in 4th grade. Maybe 3rd. At least you weren't in high school! I'm old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieInWyoming Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 Marvin Gaye -- I Heard It Through the Grapevine That kinda chokes me up...my mom LOVED Motown and I can almost picture her dancing. And poor Marvin, what a way to die, what a loss... :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 (edited) US - Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb UK - You're the One That I Want - John Travolta/Olivia Newton-John AUS - Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty Fun! Fascinating bit of useless trivia: 50 Cent had the #1 song on both of my girls' birthdays. Edited December 3, 2010 by Mommy22alyns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Side saddle by russ conway Venus by Frankie Avalon Petite Fleur by Chris Barber's jazz band oh my.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 US - "The Singing Nun" - Dominique UK - "She Loves You" - The Beatles AUS - "Sugar Shack" - Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs Yeah, I'm old. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani3boys Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 UK-Mull Of Kintyre / Girls' School - Wings US-You Light Up My Life - Debby Boone AUS-I Just Want To Be Everything – Andy Gibb The only one I recognize is the US song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 My dh's was Purple People Eater!!! My dh's was also this song! Was your dh born in 1958 by chance?? :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Wilhelm Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 US "Hit the Road Jack" UK "Michael-The Highwaymen" Aus "Mexico-Bob Moore and His Orchestra" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimm Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 In the US: Celebration - Kool & The Gang I don't understand being nostalgic about the 80s. To me, it's a decade best left in the past. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasar31629 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 US: Flashdance "What a Feeling" by Irene Cara UK: "Every Breath You Take" Police AUS: "Total Eclipse of the Heart" Bonnie Tyler I'm sure if I heard the first two I'd recognize...but I definitely recognized the last :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasar31629 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Ok, after I posted I'm pretty sure I know #2 too :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsbaby Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 (edited) Mine was "I'm Your Boogeyman" by KC and the Sunshine band. Yuck. In the UK it was "The First Cut is the Deepest" by Rod Stewart. Yuckier. In Aus it was "Don't Cry For Me Argentina". My poor little baby ears were traumatized by such music:) Edited December 3, 2010 by hsbaby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 My dh's was also this song! Was your dh born in 1958 by chance?? :001_smile: Yup! A '58 model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsbaby Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 US: Flashdance "What a Feeling" by Irene CaraUK: "Every Breath You Take" Police AUS: "Total Eclipse of the Heart" Bonnie Tyler I'm sure if I heard the first two I'd recognize...but I definitely recognized the last :tongue_smilie: You HAVE to know the theme from Flashdance. Or every song on the soundtrack like I do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 You got it! Wow! :hurray: I'd say small world, but I'm sure tons of people were born in 1971. hehe :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 US: Flashdance "What a Feeling" by Irene CaraUK: "Every Breath You Take" Police AUS: "Total Eclipse of the Heart" Bonnie Tyler I'm sure if I heard the first two I'd recognize...but I definitely recognized the last :tongue_smilie: Oooh another youngin' :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 UK - Honky Tonk Woman - Rolling Stones US - In the Year 2525 - Zager & Evans (Love that song actually) Aus - My Sentimental Friend - Herman's Hermits (I actually saw them at a local concert) Hmmm, can't tell if I should feel old or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 (edited) US: Flashdance "What a Feeling" by Irene CaraUK: "Every Breath You Take" Police AUS: "Total Eclipse of the Heart" Bonnie Tyler I'm sure if I heard the first two I'd recognize...but I definitely recognized the last :tongue_smilie: Okay, I'm settling for old. I remember when the movie Flashdance came out - I think I was in Junior High. Especially since the other "old" people here are younger than me.:tongue_smilie: Dh was My Prayer - The Platters; Whatever Will Be Will Be - Doris Day and Poor People of Paris - Les Baxter (never heard of). Boy he is OLD. Edited December 4, 2010 by dottieanna29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 The Battle Of New Orleans - Johnny Horton - USA Roulette - Russ Conway - UK Personality – Lloyd Bridges - OZ None of which I have ever heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in FL Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 US: Another One Bites the Dust, Queen UK: Don't Stand So Close to Me, Police AU: Upside Down, Diana Ross Oh my - you were born when I was in high school!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Admitting how old I am Birthday~Go Away Little Girl by Steve Lawrence Did my graduation~Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes Our wedding day~ True Colors by Cyndi Lauper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 You got it! So are you all ready for turning the big 4-0 next year?? :) For me, I'm taking a stance something like that of like Rick Sanchez's when he was preparing to be tasered. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I heard it through the grapevine...Marvin Gaye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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