What was playing in the maternity ward when you were born?
Thanks to Kaz….I just had to share…find out what was top of the pops when you were born
Billboards (US) #1 song on this date in history
Sometimes I wonder if it’s worth finding out these things….lol!
“Sixteen tons” by Tennessee Ernie Ford….and it seemed to be on the top for a long time!
deliriousgirl
Peppermint Twist by Joey Dee & The Starlighters. I don’t remember it at all.
gladders
‘Two Little Boys’ by Rolf Harris was knocked off the number one spot by ‘Love Grows wherever Rosemary Goes’ by Eddison Lighthouse the day I was born.
Amanda McLennan
Doobie Brothers – Black Water, now I will have to download and listen to it!
Sonja Wells
“I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor … aparently I have so far! So there’s no lie there :P
KathyT
“Teddy Bear” by Elvis! You didn’t tell us yours Mel :o)
Amanda McLennan
Here I found it Doobie Brothers, Black Water
Leeo
“Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head” by B.J. Thomas…which funily enough is a song that’s been stuck in my head lately…thanks to the raindrop pics I’ve been taking…lol
Robyn Lakeman
Hehe this is fun – Goodnight Irene by Gordon Jenkins & the Weavers
That must have been the original version lol
tonilouise
I got a good one “Help” by The Beatles…This is cool Mel..
Sharon Hammond
Dream Lover by Bobby Darrin
Samantha Cole-...
I got this too Mel… what i found a little eerie is my daughters birthday 13th September 2001 (2 days after the world trade centre fall) the sond on top of charts is …. “Fallin” by Alisha Keys eeerie i reckon!
Anne van Alkemade
Hey Paula. Hmmm.
Juilee Pryor
oh splendid…. Dean Martin…..Memories are made of this….... all good so far….....:)
Mel Brackstone replied
Well wottayaknow, I titled one of my shots ..memories are made of this….uploaded today
John Conway
“Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini” probably the worst song in the history of music
at least my taste in music wasn’t hindered by this :-)
Mel Brackstone replied
Pretty scary that song actually made it to vinyl, let alone to the top of the list!
Nicole Goggins
“Family Affair” by Sly & the Family Stone
RhondaR
“I can dream cant I” by the Andrew Sisters.
John Robb
Mel, I thought Edison hadn’t even invented the phonograph back then?
Mel Brackstone replied
Edison stole the idea….but you’re right, I made it up, cos the dinosaurs were still roaming the earth when I was born
shanghaiwu
ha ha /love it
jaycee
My Love – Paul McCartney and the Wings lol.
a~m .
heh.. Love me Tender by Elvis
awwww….♥
Kelly McGill
Tragedy – Bee Gees. That doesn’t paint a very nice picture does it? haha
Steven Lippis
“(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty” by K.C. & the Sunshine Band
Now there’s a fitting song. :D
Mel Brackstone replied
Oh yes, very fitting :)
Steve Chapple
My goodness Elvis for both my wife and I, now we’re showing our age!!!!
Steve Chapple
Love me tender for me, jailhouse rock for Marg, now that figures!!! LOL.
Mel Brackstone replied
Elvis had a LOT of top 40 work :)
AndyGii
“Theme from ‘A Summer Place’” by Percy Faith Never heard of it!
Basia McAuley
I shot the sheriff by Eric Clapton…. Pretty cool!
Rosemary Scott
My Sweet Lord by George Harrison, & for my husband, The Long & Winding Road by The Beatles (as if you didn’t know!)
Looks like we were brought together by The Beatles long before we ever met…..
Ohhhhh.
MuscularTeeth
most amusing.
Angel Gold
I dont know I dont think they did that type of thing in England. Have to ask mum..
When my eldest was born though..The song Fame came on..lol.
Wonder if that means my son will live for ever….It was funny though because I was singing along with the doctor in between contractions
Angel Gold
Okay I am such a dunce I just reread it.
It’s “Killing me softly” that was top of the pops..lol..Oh well if nothing else I hope what I wrote the first time was amusing
Faith Hunter
well I think yours is a lot better than mine Mel, “Help” by the beatles. yawn…..
By the way there’s a Dutch site doing a similar thing but where you often get to watch the video at the same time. You can’t narrow it down to day but by month and year and to reflect Dutch charts, US, Japanese and german so far. Its still in Beta but worth hours of wasted entertainment!
Here is the video for Sixteen Tons http://www.yamelo.com/clip/tennessee-ernie-ford/12675_tennessee-ernie-ford_sixteen-tons.html
For those who want to check out the site its www.yamello.com
geniet!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Faith!
Brenda Anderson
Fun!
Mine was “Blue Velvet” by Bobby Vinton
Frank Yuwono
Thanks Mel! Now I just realized the significance of ‘Witch Doctor’ so frequently sung by my late father!!
Kazzoom IPA
Funny when I was born mum was listening to Dean Martin “That’s Amore” and when my daughter was born I was listening to the same thing.
Mel Brackstone replied
Wow, that’s amazing, Kaz!
Jodi Webb
That’s awesome – Mine was You are the sunshine of my life – Stevie Wonder!
Thanks for sharing, Mel.
Cordelia
“I Got You Babe” by Sonny and Cher!! I sing it to my children all the time!!
Kofoed
Great find, Mel. Thanks for sharing.
Mine is “Wanted” by Perry Como. Hmm, just reveals my high age…..
Tom Gomez
Great find …
Cathie Tranent
Yeah – I’m a Beatles girl. I wanna hold your hand.
Connor was NSYNC – Bye bye bye.
What was actually playing in the ward when he was born?
Celtic Harp music. My midwife liked it so much I gave it to her!
Cathie Tranent
Ah – that was the UK chart. That’ll teach me not to check links ..
According to the Billboard Chart … Domenique by the Singing Nun.
The sad part. I know it!
Richard Veal
Frankie Lane, singing Answer Me My Love.
Lucky you didnt ask about TV progs Mel.
Muffin the Mule was on. Makes you think, doesnt it !!! LOL.
Daniel Rayfield
“Another One Bites the Dust” by Queen
solareclips~Ju...
~ “Alone Again (Naturally)” by Gilbert O’Sullivan ~
Jen Whyte
Piano Concerto in B Flat … Freddy Martin
Stephen Rowsell
karma karma karma karma chameleoooooooooooooooooon
god help me. lol…
Kelly J
Fabby… Winchester Cathederal by New Vaudeville Band!!! WHAT THE!!!! LOL… never heard of it!!! Great fun Mel :)
funkyfacestudio
“Cherish” by the association.
Isn’t that special ;)
Miriam Dobson
‘the first time’ by surface,
funkyfacestudio
Oh my brother was born on September 11th and his song is
War by Edwin Starr….......................scary
Linda Mathews
“Crocodile Rock” by Elton John. Now I know why I love Elton John.
Sean Farragher
dont think they had radios then
denise romano
Yellow Rose of Texas by Mitch Miller. Yuck!!!! No offense to anyone that may like this.
This was fun, I”m going to pass it on to others : )
JLDunn
“Let your love flow” Bellamy Brothers, that was fun Mel, thanks :)
Andrew Walker
‘In the Summertime’ Mungo Jerry
Andrew Walker
although that is in the UK! link
in usa it was ‘momma told me not to come’ by 3 dog night
Patricia Montg...
“The Song from Moulin Rouge (Where is Your Heart)” by Percy Faith. That was fun but not familiar with it at all. Thanks for sharing the site!
Arlene Zapata
“Roses Are Red” by Bobby Vinton [oh how sappy! yuck!] – July 25, 1962
Holly Werner
LOL Love Child Diana Ross & the Supremes
Ant Vaughan
The surgeon had ” Up town girl” blaring when my little Isabella was ripped from her mothers loins :)
Geraldine Lefoe
Hmm well mine is “Vaya con Dios (May God Be with You)” ...
However looks as though I may share a birthdate with Rivergirl .. just a couple of years apart.
In the Uk it was Guy Mitchell – “Look At That Girl” hehe
and
My daughter’s is Another One Bites the Dust by Queen LOL