Mel Brackstone


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

    deliriousgirl

    Peppermint Twist by Joey Dee & The Starlighters. I don’t remember it at all.

  • gladders

    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

    Amanda McLennan

    Doobie Brothers – Black Water, now I will have to download and listen to it!

  • Sonja Wells

    Sonja Wells

    “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor … aparently I have so far! So there’s no lie there :P

  • KathyT

    KathyT

    “Teddy Bear” by Elvis! You didn’t tell us yours Mel :o)

  • Amanda McLennan
  • Leeo

    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

    Robyn Lakeman

    Hehe this is fun – Goodnight Irene by Gordon Jenkins & the Weavers
    That must have been the original version lol

  • tonilouise

    tonilouise

    I got a good one “Help” by The Beatles…This is cool Mel..

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond

    Dream Lover by Bobby Darrin

  • Samantha Cole-Surjan

    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

    Anne van Alkemade

    Hey Paula. Hmmm.

  • Juilee  Pryor

    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

    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

    Nicole Goggins

    “Family Affair” by Sly & the Family Stone

  • RhondaR

    RhondaR

    “I can dream cant I” by the Andrew Sisters.

  • John Robb

    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

    shanghaiwu

    ha ha /love it

  • jaycee

    jaycee

    My Love – Paul McCartney and the Wings lol.

  • a~m .

    a~m .

    heh.. Love me Tender by Elvis

    awwww….♥

  • Kelly McGill

    Kelly McGill

    Tragedy – Bee Gees. That doesn’t paint a very nice picture does it? haha

  • Steven  Lippis

    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

    Steve Chapple

    My goodness Elvis for both my wife and I, now we’re showing our age!!!!

  • Steve Chapple

    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

    AndyGii

    “Theme from ‘A Summer Place’” by Percy Faith Never heard of it!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    I shot the sheriff by Eric Clapton…. Pretty cool!

  • Rosemary Scott

    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

    MuscularTeethVoted Most Helpful Bubbler

    most amusing.

  • Angel Gold

    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

    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

    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

    Brenda Anderson

    Fun!

    Mine was “Blue Velvet” by Bobby Vinton

  • Frank Yuwono

    Frank Yuwono

    Thanks Mel! Now I just realized the significance of ‘Witch Doctor’ so frequently sung by my late father!!

  • Kazzoom  IPA

    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

    Jodi Webb

    That’s awesome – Mine was You are the sunshine of my life – Stevie Wonder!
    Thanks for sharing, Mel.

  • Cordelia

    Cordelia

    “I Got You Babe” by Sonny and Cher!! I sing it to my children all the time!!

  • Kofoed

    Kofoed

    Great find, Mel. Thanks for sharing.
    Mine is “Wanted” by Perry Como. Hmm, just reveals my high age…..

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Great find …

  • Cathie Tranent

    Cathie Tranentcommunity host

    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

    Cathie Tranentcommunity host

    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

    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

    Daniel Rayfieldcommunity host

    “Another One Bites the Dust” by Queen

  • solareclips~Julie  Alexander

    solareclips~Ju...

    ~ “Alone Again (Naturally)” by Gilbert O’Sullivan ~

  • Jen Whyte

    Jen Whyte

    Piano Concerto in B Flat … Freddy Martin

  • Stephen Rowsell

    Stephen Rowsell

    karma karma karma karma chameleoooooooooooooooooon

    god help me. lol…

  • Kelly  J

    Kelly J

    Fabby… Winchester Cathederal by New Vaudeville Band!!! WHAT THE!!!! LOL… never heard of it!!! Great fun Mel :)

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio

    “Cherish” by the association.
    Isn’t that special ;)

  • Miriam Dobson

    Miriam Dobson

    ‘the first time’ by surface,

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio

    Oh my brother was born on September 11th and his song is
    War by Edwin Starr….......................scary

  • Linda Mathews

    Linda Mathews

    “Crocodile Rock” by Elton John. Now I know why I love Elton John.

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    dont think they had radios then

  • denise romano

    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

    JLDunn

    “Let your love flow” Bellamy Brothers, that was fun Mel, thanks :)

  • Andrew Walker

    Andrew Walker

    ‘In the Summertime’ Mungo Jerry

  • Andrew Walker

    Andrew Walker

    although that is in the UK! link

    in usa it was ‘momma told me not to come’ by 3 dog night

  • Patricia Montgomery

    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

    Arlene Zapata

    “Roses Are Red” by Bobby Vinton [oh how sappy! yuck!] – July 25, 1962

  • Holly Werner

    Holly Werner

    LOL Love Child Diana Ross & the Supremes

  • Ant Vaughan

    Ant Vaughan

    The surgeon had ” Up town girl” blaring when my little Isabella was ripped from her mothers loins :)

  • Geraldine Lefoe

    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

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