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House of the Rising Sun - The Animals

The Animals recorded this traditional folk ballad in May 1964, completing it in just one take. It went on to hit the UK top spot in July, and the USA number one in September. It has been released by loads of different artists since, but The Animals' version just has that something about it which makes it forever listenable. 

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My Boy Lollipop - Millie

My Boy Lollypop was originally a doo-wop track recorded in 1956 by the then 14-year-old Barbie Gaye, having been written the year before as 'My Girl Lollypop' by Robert Spencer of The Cadillacs. In 1963 Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, came across his copy of it while looking for the perfect song for Millie Small. Her version was a massive success and made her an international celebrity, but didn't provide her with any royalties. By 1987 Millie was living in a hostel with her young daughter...

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A Hard Day's Night - The Beatles

I can't say I'm a great fan of the film, but the song is one of their absolute best.

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Hippy Hippy Shake - The Swinging Blue Jeans
 

Originally a 1959 Australian hit for 17-year-old Chan Romero, this song always makes me want to get up and dance!

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She's Not There - The Zombies

The Zombies' debut single woz robbed in the UK, peaking at #13, but it went on to reach #2 in Canada and the USA.

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Can't Buy Me Love - The Beatles

Because just one Beatles song is never enough!

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Downtown - Petula Clark

Total classic, nothing more need be said.

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I'm into Something Good - Herman's Hermits

Originally a #38 hit on the US Billboard chart for Earl-Jean Reavis, Herman's Hermits recorded their own version in July 1964 and released it as their debut single. It hit #1 in the UK that September, and then peaked at #13 in the US by the end of the year.

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All Day And All of the Night - The Kinks

I love just about everything by The Kinks, but for me this one just edges out their other big hit of 1964, 'You Really Got Me'.

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Oh, Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison

Roy Orbison scored a number one hit across much of the western world with this 1964 release. It's a great song, at least I've always thought so, and it's also the theme song of one of cinema's greatest rom-coms.

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What was your favourite hit of 1964? Let me know in the comments. :)

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When Jessica told me that today was whipped cream day I had to tell her that it would be me Handling the blog post for today.

You see, as sort of an expert in matters domestic, especially in the kitchen, whenever I can I like to Dine out on my experience, especially when that experience can be of use to various family members, Other than myself. So here is a look at one of the culinary masterpieces that I’ve come up with in Four decades in the kitchen.

Our Daughter wanted to learn this secret, secret recipe hand down from generation to generation Over through the years from grandfather to father to son, and from grandmother, to mother to Daughter.

Before I get to that chocolaty portion you should know the background to this piece of heaven. Long Long ago in the kitchen of my grandparents in that wonky old house high on a hill perched looking Over the city, I learned everything from how to peel potatoes, to make toast, to perfectly Grill steaks, and even how to cook the perfect roast, make gravy and how to rock any kind of creamy Sauce you could think of.

During this time I developed a love of food, and cooking, and being a bartender, and some of the Other talents that I’ve spent my spare time pursuing.

This is something that I’ve tried to impart on my daughter. Cooking with my child really has become my favourite Hobby, especially as we’ve been locked down for most of the year, it's been a real bond builder that I am thoroughly enjoying.

So, on to the recipe...

★ 350 Grams of Milk Chocolate

★ 200 Ml Whipping Cream

★ 3 Eggs

★ 3 heaped Table Spoons Caster Sugar

Step One: Melt Chocolate in Microwave.

Step Two: Mix Sugar and Eggs, beat until stiff.

Step Three: Fold sugar egg mix into melted chocolate.

Step Four: Mix Cream in the egg, chocolate, sugar mix, stir until completely brown and smooth.

Step Five: Pour into serving dishes and refrigerate overnight (or put in the freezer for a couple of hours if you’re impatient). Serve and Enjoy.

As @theglc say: whether you’re in a queue or on the face of the sun, you’ll always find at least one [person from the ‘bran!] New town domination and all that xD @Grindrod @CwmbranLife https://t.co/WSIohKxAGv

— Jessica Powell (@jess__powell) January 1, 2021