May 1 - Let's talk about what happened today

@LindaOHio (222233)
United States
May 1, 2019 3:20am CST
Save the Rhino Day 1930 - The dwarf planet, Pluto, was named. 1931 - The Empire State Building was dedicated in New York City 1956 - The polio vaccine developed by Jonas Salk was made available to the public. 1939 - Judy Collins was born in Seattle, Washington. She's an American folk singer/songwriter, guitarist and social activist. She's well-known for Both Sides, Now (1967), Amazing Grace (1970), Someday Soon (1968), Chelsea Morning (1969), Send in the Clowns (1975). In addition to folk music, she also sings Americana, Country, Rock & Roll and Pop. She's had 4 Gold and 2 Platinum albums. 1945 - Rita Coolidge was born. She's an American singer/songwriter. She was a background singer for Leon Russell, Joe Cocker, Harry Chapin, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Dave Mason, Graham Nash and Stephen Sills. She's well-known for the following songs: 1977-78 - (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher, We're All Alone, The Way You Do the Things You Do. Also for the James Bond Theme (1983) All Time High. The link below is for "All Time High" - couldn't get it to come out; so copy and paste if you want to listen to the song. Thanks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFurkDf6WXg Photo is from Pixabay.
You're listening to the official audio for Judy Collins - 'Both Sides Now' - recently featured in the Toy Story 4 trailer. Written by Joni Mitchell, 'Both Si...
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
1 May 19
Joni Mitchell didn't like this Collins cover of Both Sides Now. Odd fact.
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@LindaOHio (222233)
• United States
1 May 19
And she wrote it; so I guess I can understand that.
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@porwest (112717)
• United States
22 Dec 19
Had not heard that song in quite a while. Lots happened on this day.
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@LindaOHio (222233)
• United States
22 Dec 19
Ah, so! You are trolling! Digging around in my old stuff!
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@porwest (112717)
• United States
22 Dec 19
@LindaOHio Indeed I am.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
1 May 19
I love Rita's music
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
1 May 19
I saw Judy Collins in person and had goosebumps throughout her concert. What a voice!!!
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@LindaOHio (222233)
• United States
1 May 19
Glad you enjoyed it!
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
1 May 19
@LindaOHio What a voice!!!
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
1 May 19
We should always try and save all the animals we can. I like the singers you mentioned.
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• United States
28 Aug 19
Well I am not sure if this was your first one, but it wouldn't go down any further. I love this song, I don't know why. I am going to check out the other one as well.
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@Mulidi (1991)
• Cruz Bay, Virgin Islands (U.S.)
1 May 19
Thanks for information
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