Posts Tagged ‘Music’
A Beatles Song for Your Garden Playlist: Ringo Starr’s Octopus’s Garden
“Ringo arrived at Abbey Road to discover his drum kid surrounded with flowers spelling out “Welcome Back, Ringo.”” September 3, 1968 On this day, drummer Ringo Starr rejoined the Beatles. Ringo had quit the band two weeks earlier. The Beatles had managed to keep the news away from the press and the public. Ringo…
Read MoreA 1967 Pop Hit for Your Garden Playlist
“If you’re going to San Francisco be sure to wear some flowers in your hair.” August 9, 1967 Today, in 1967, the song San Francisco, performed by Scott McKenzie, started a four-week run at number one on the UK singles chart. San Francisco became the unofficial anthem of the counter-culture movement of the 60s. San…
Read MoreThe Gardener-Inspired Jumpin Jack Flash: Music for Your Garden Playlist
“One morning, they were awakened by Keith’s gardener, Jack Dyer, working outside beneath their window.” June 18, 1968 On this day, the Rolling Stones had a number one single: Jumpin Jack Flash. Keith Richards said that he and Mick Jagger wrote Jumpin Jack Flash after staying at his house. One morning, they were awakened by…
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