i got...

US: Close to You (They Long to be) - Carpenters

UK: The Wonder of You - Elvis

AUS: Up Around the Bend - Creedence Clearwater Revival

http://www.thisdayinmusic...irthdayno1

Not too shabby....

In the USA:
"How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" by Michael Bolton

In the UK:
"Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinead O'Connor

In Aussieland:

"Love Shack" by The B52's

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US--Barbra Streisand "The Way We Were"

UK--Mud "Tiger Feet"

AUS--David Bowie "Sorrow"

UK - Rivers of Babylon, Boney M

and in the US - Yevonne Elliman, If I can't have you

UK-The Bee Gees- You Win Again
USA-Tiffany-I Think We're Alone Now
AUS-La Bamba- Los Lobos

bboy87 said:

UK-The Bee Gees- You Win Again
USA-Tiffany-I Think We're Alone Now
AUS-La Bamba- Los Lobos

Now I feel old!

UK - Oh Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison

US – Do Wah Diddy Diddy - Manfred Man

Aust - She’s A Mod - Ray Columbus & the Invaders

So they did have music in the olden days

US: "Ode to Billy Joe"-- Bobby Gentry

UK: "San Francisco (Be sure to wear flowers in your hair)-- Scott McKenzie

AUS: "The Monkees"-- The Monkees

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The Power Of Love - Huey Lewis & The News I actually like that song.

I Got You Babe - UB40 with guest vocals by Chrissie Hynde (UK)

We Don't Need Another Hero - Tina Turner (AUS) Oh snap, that's my jam!

UK: Sunday Girl - Blondie

US: Reunited - Peaches & Herb

AU: Lay Your Love On Me - Racey

MAY 24, 1979

"Sussudio" Phil Collins : good enough I guess

"Frankie" Sister Sledge

UK-"Pass the Dutchie" - Musical Youth

USA - "Jack & Diane" - John Cougar

AUS - "Eye of the Tiger" - Survivor

The number one pop song on the day I was born was

Nat King Cole's Mona Lisa.

Now this is where my as really feels old! The UK DIDN'T EVEN HAVE A POP 40 CHART IN THE YEAR I WAS BORN!

Incidentally, every one of every poster's songs, I was grown by the time those songs came out! Yeah, yeah, I'm old enough to be all y'alls grandmama!

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US: Me & Mrs Jones - Billy Paul

UK: My Ding-A-Ling - Chuck Berry (definitely one of my favorite thangs)

AUS: Ben - Michael Jackson (this has always been my fave MJ song, who knew?)

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Shyra said:

The number one pop song on the day I was born was

Nat King Cole's Mona Lisa.

Now this is where my as really feels old! The UK DIDN'T EVEN HAVE A POP 40 CHART IN THE YEAR I WAS BORN!

Incidentally, every one of every poster's songs, I was grown by the time those songs came out! Yeah, yeah, I'm old enough to be all y'alls grandmama!

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That song is a classic, just like you!

US - 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow?' - The Shirelles

UK & AUS - 'Are You Lonesome Tonight?' - Elvis

uPtoWnNY said:

US - 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow?' - The Shirelles

UK & AUS - 'Are You Lonesome Tonight?' - Elvis

Elvis??? Just kidding.

SCNDLS said:

US: Me & Mrs Jones - Billy Paul

UK: My Ding-A-Ling - Chuck Berry (definitely one of my favorite thangs)

AUS: Ben - Michael Jackson (this has always been my fave MJ song, who knew?)

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GURRLLL! I remember the very first day I heard that song!!! I was a freshman at Howard. Me and my suite mate Rosalind (from Danville, VA) were going to get something to eat. We were walking across 4th Street to go to the "Kampus Karryout" to get 2 half smokes. A guy pulls up in a car and starts chatting. Rosalind knew him so he offered to take us to a little get together off campus. Since Rosalind knew him, I went along. Soon as we stepped into the car that song came on the radio. I said, "Oh, I like that! Who is that singing?"

One more milestone happened to me that day. When we got to the "get together," there were about 6 people there. All of them were sitting in a circle on the floor. Ros and I joined the circle. Someone handed me a roach. I took it and simply passed it. Everybody got quiet. A few minutes later Ros said we had to leave. When we got back to the dorm, Rosalind is in a tizzy. "Oh, Trish! Oh, Trish! I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry! I didn't know! Oh lawd, I'm so sorry!" I'm like, "What's wrong? You don't need to apologize to me. You didn't do anything wrong!" Rosalind, "I didn't know you don't smoke! Oh, I was so embarrassed!" Me, "Why embarrassed? Did I do something stupid?" Rosalind, "Well, no. It's just that they thought you were a cop!"

Havne't seen Rosalind in 30 years, but if she only knew...

Shyra said:

SCNDLS said:

US: Me & Mrs Jones - Billy Paul

UK: My Ding-A-Ling - Chuck Berry (definitely one of my favorite thangs)

AUS: Ben - Michael Jackson (this has always been my fave MJ song, who knew?)

[Edited 11/22/10 6:41am]

GURRLLL! I remember the very first day I heard that song!!! I was a freshman at Howard. Me and my suite mate Rosalind (from Danville, VA) were going to get something to eat. We were walking across 4th Street to go to the "Kampus Karryout" to get 2 half smokes. A guy pulls up in a car and starts chatting. Rosalind knew him so he offered to take us to a little get together off campus. Since Rosalind knew him, I went along. Soon as we stepped into the car that song came on the radio. I said, "Oh, I like that! Who is that singing?"

One more milestone happened to me that day. When we got to the "get together," there were about 6 people there. All of them were sitting in a circle on the floor. Ros and I joined the circle. Someone handed me a roach. I took it and simply passed it. Everybody got quiet. A few minutes later Ros said we had to leave. When we got back to the dorm, Rosalind is in a tizzy. "Oh, Trish! Oh, Trish! I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry! I didn't know! Oh lawd, I'm so sorry!" I'm like, "What's wrong? You don't need to apologize to me. You didn't do anything wrong!" Rosalind, "I didn't know you don't smoke! Oh, I was so embarrassed!" Me, "Why embarrassed? Did I do something stupid?" Rosalind, "Well, no. It's just that they thought you were a cop!"

Havne't seen Rosalind in 30 years, but if she only knew...

Isn't it funny how a song can totally take you back to a specific moment/event in time??? I was thinking about that this weekend when I heard Roger's "I Wanna Be Your Man" which transports me to a day in high school when Malfred Duncan BMOC sang that to me between classes and gave me a teddy bear with his name on it.

SCNDLS said:

Shyra said:

GURRLLL! I remember the very first day I heard that song!!! I was a freshman at Howard. Me and my suite mate Rosalind (from Danville, VA) were going to get something to eat. We were walking across 4th Street to go to the "Kampus Karryout" to get 2 half smokes. A guy pulls up in a car and starts chatting. Rosalind knew him so he offered to take us to a little get together off campus. Since Rosalind knew him, I went along. Soon as we stepped into the car that song came on the radio. I said, "Oh, I like that! Who is that singing?"

One more milestone happened to me that day. When we got to the "get together," there were about 6 people there. All of them were sitting in a circle on the floor. Ros and I joined the circle. Someone handed me a roach. I took it and simply passed it. Everybody got quiet. A few minutes later Ros said we had to leave. When we got back to the dorm, Rosalind is in a tizzy. "Oh, Trish! Oh, Trish! I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry! I didn't know! Oh lawd, I'm so sorry!" I'm like, "What's wrong? You don't need to apologize to me. You didn't do anything wrong!" Rosalind, "I didn't know you don't smoke! Oh, I was so embarrassed!" Me, "Why embarrassed? Did I do something stupid?" Rosalind, "Well, no. It's just that they thought you were a cop!"

Havne't seen Rosalind in 30 years, but if she only knew...

Isn't it funny how a song can totally take you back to a specific moment/event in time??? I was thinking about that this weekend when I heard Roger's "I Wanna Be Your Man" which transports me to a day in high school when Malfred Duncan BMOC sang that to me between classes and gave me a teddy bear with his name on it.

Oh, you had a man serenade you, too? I remember the time I had just started dating this guy I met at a party. He told me he used to sing in the high school talent shows, etc. And coincidentally, there was a girl in my office who was in his class during those HS years. When I told her I had met him, she said, "Oh, girl. Tyrone can sing his ass off!" Anyway, we were at his apartment one evening. I was just sitting on the couch. I think I was waiting on him to get ready because we were going out. Chile, all of a sudden this man started singing to me. I mean BLOWING, chile! I sat there with my mouth agape the whole time, I was fucking floored! The song was one he had written himself, as he used to dabble in songwriting and production. That was over 30 years ago, but one thing I remember about that song. It was entitled "Diamonds and Pearls." I SHIT YOU NOT! And no, it was not Prince's. Hell, Prince was prolly just getting out of high school at that time!

Shyra said:

SCNDLS said:

Isn't it funny how a song can totally take you back to a specific moment/event in time??? I was thinking about that this weekend when I heard Roger's "I Wanna Be Your Man" which transports me to a day in high school when Malfred Duncan BMOC sang that to me between classes and gave me a teddy bear with his name on it.

Oh, you had a man serenade you, too? I remember the time I had just started dating this guy I met at a party. He told me he used to sing in the high school talent shows, etc. And coincidentally, there was a girl in my office who was in his class during those HS years. When I told her I had met him, she said, "Oh, girl. Tyrone can sing his ass off!" Anyway, we were at his apartment one evening. I was just sitting on the couch. I think I was waiting on him to get ready because we were going out. Chile, all of a sudden this man started singing to me. I mean BLOWING, chile! I sat there with my mouth agape the whole time, I was fucking floored! The song was one he had written himself, as he used to dabble in songwriting and production. That was over 30 years ago, but one thing I remember about that song. It was entitled "Diamonds and Pearls." I SHIT YOU NOT! And no, it was not Prince's. Hell, Prince was prolly just getting out of high school at that time!

OMG! So did the pannies drop after that???

chocolate1 said:

US: "Ode to Billy Joe"-- Bobby Gentry

UK: "San Francisco (Be sure to wear flowers in your hair)-- Scott McKenzie

AUS: "The Monkees"-- The Monkees

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Hey!! Mine too!!!

A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum

Windy - Association

All You Need Is Love - The Beatles

UK I Like It - Gerry and The Pacemakers

US Easier Said Than Done - Essex

AUS Move, Baby Move - Johnny O'Keefe & The Dee Jays

The day I came of age:

UK One Day In Your Life - Michael Jackson

US Stars on 45 Medley - Stars on 45

AUS Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes

SCNDLS said:

Shyra said:

Oh, you had a man serenade you, too? I remember the time I had just started dating this guy I met at a party. He told me he used to sing in the high school talent shows, etc. And coincidentally, there was a girl in my office who was in his class during those HS years. When I told her I had met him, she said, "Oh, girl. Tyrone can sing his ass off!" Anyway, we were at his apartment one evening. I was just sitting on the couch. I think I was waiting on him to get ready because we were going out. Chile, all of a sudden this man started singing to me. I mean BLOWING, chile! I sat there with my mouth agape the whole time, I was fucking floored! The song was one he had written himself, as he used to dabble in songwriting and production. That was over 30 years ago, but one thing I remember about that song. It was entitled "Diamonds and Pearls." I SHIT YOU NOT! And no, it was not Prince's. Hell, Prince was prolly just getting out of high school at that time!

OMG! So did the pannies drop after that???

I couln't get out of 'em fast enough!

It's funny. He's been on my mind. I haven't seen him since we stopped seeing each other back in the early 80's. I Googled his name and found out where he was working. I've been toying with the idea of calling him, but I don't know... I know I broke his heart. He asked me to marry him and I said no.

US - "The Candy Man," by Sammy Davis Jr.

UK - "Metal Guru," by T. Rex

AUS - Friggin' "Amazing Grace," by the Royal Scots Dragoon Guard ...I would say something disparaging about Aussies here, but I actually own this song.

Shyra said:

That was over 30 years ago, but one thing I remember about that song. It was entitled "Diamonds and Pearls." I SHIT YOU NOT! And no, it was not Prince's. Hell, Prince was prolly just getting out of high school at that time!

hi shyra

great stories, i love how music brings back so many memories. i searched Prince's birthday and here's what came up:

U.S. : Purple People Eater

U.K. : Who's Sorry Now? by Connie Francis

AUS : He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

robinhood said:

Shyra said:

That was over 30 years ago, but one thing I remember about that song. It was entitled "Diamonds and Pearls." I SHIT YOU NOT! And no, it was not Prince's. Hell, Prince was prolly just getting out of high school at that time!

hi shyra

great stories, i love how music brings back so many memories. i searched Prince's birthday and here's what came up:

U.S. : Purple People Eater

U.K. : Who's Sorry Now? by Connie Francis

AUS : He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

Yeah, and I remember hearing those songs the year they came out!

Shyra said:

robinhood said:

hi shyra

great stories, i love how music brings back so many memories. i searched Prince's birthday and here's what came up:

U.S. : Purple People Eater

U.K. : Who's Sorry Now? by Connie Francis

AUS : He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

Yeah, and I remember hearing those songs the year they came out!

lol good for you - i sent this link to a friend of mine and she said "1923 is not on the list!"