How many eight-year-olds do you know who are successful, published authors? Meet Kaia Verheyen, who is exactly that. And not only is she an author, but Kaia is also hugely passionate about raising money for a UK children’s charity. Discover more here 👇 https://issuu.com/momsfavoritereads/docs/may_2021/46
Tag: Music
Humour
Some humour to ease you into the weekend.Misheard Song Lyrics “Take your teeth out, tell me what’s wrong”. ABBA, ‘Chiquitita’More here 👇 https://issuu.com/momsfavoritereads/docs/september_edition/34
Musical Humour
Some music-themed humour to ease you into your weekend“I’m not playing all the wrong notes. In fact, I’m playing all the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order.“ More here https://issuu.com/momsfavoritereads/docs/june_edition/38?fr=sZGJkMTE1MDAzOTc
Popular Music’s Greatest Decade by Mansel Jones
In 1970, the Jackson Five arrived on the scene with four top ten singles and they were joined by fellow newcomers, Marc Bolan and the Carpenters. Meanwhile, Hotlegs, who later became 10cc, had a hit with Neanderthal Man. The 1970s were to unfold as the most diverse decade in pop music history with a wide … Continue reading Popular Music’s Greatest Decade by Mansel Jones
Oh, The Good Ol‘ Days by Melanie Smith
Oh, The Good Ol‘ Days by Melanie Smith When I was growing up, if someone said retro... It conjured images of the 50’s or the 60’s. Car hops with girls in short skirts or tight shorts wearing skates as they balance a tray full of take-out in one hand and a notepad in the other. … Continue reading Oh, The Good Ol‘ Days by Melanie Smith
Mom’s Favorite Reads eMagazine June 2019
Published today, the June issue of Mom’s Favorite Reads eMagazine, our retro issue! Highlights include: * An exclusive interview with Blue Peter legend Peter Purves * Travel articles about Ireland and Athens * Mediation * Barbecue ideas * An exclusive interview with rock duo Fleesh *Life on an oil rig, and so much more Read … Continue reading Mom’s Favorite Reads eMagazine June 2019
The Swinging Sixties
by Mansel Jones The 1960s opened with the Shadows and Cliff Richard dominating the charts. The Shadows, who began as the Drifters, only to change their moniker because of the American band of the same name, had their first hit with Apache. However, even that success pales when compared to Cliff Richard, who had six … Continue reading The Swinging Sixties
Departures: Misadventures in Music
by Anthony Randall A dep turned up to a Shebeen gig once with a ludicrous amount of gear, he had at least four keyboards, a rack of amps and outboard equipment. He came highly recommended from another dep with the accolade of having once been in a well- known eighties British rock group, so we … Continue reading Departures: Misadventures in Music
The Birth Of Rock ‘n’ Roll
by Mansel Jones In the 1950s, the pop charts (introduced in 1951) were dominated by the likes of Frankie Laine, Johnny Ray, Rosemary Clooney, Doris Day, Tony Bennett, Dickie Valentine and Jimmy Young. On the whole these singers produced melodic, easy-listening tunes with not much there to frighten the horses. Then, in the mid-1950s Bill … Continue reading The Birth Of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Mom’s Favorite Reads eMagazine April 2019
Mom’s Favorite Reads, a magazine for the modern Mom, #1 on the Amazon charts six months running! Our April magazine, now available to download FREE. In this issue… * An exclusive interview with Sunday Times bestselling author Lesley-Ann Jones * Easter stories and activities * Recognising Autism Awareness Month * The Birth of Rock ‘n’ … Continue reading Mom’s Favorite Reads eMagazine April 2019
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