Chiffons

16
May
2024

Did someone say THURSDAY?

Today is SPLA Day, a public holiday in South Sudan. This holiday commemorates the foundation of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army on this day in 1983.

The Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) was founded as a rebel movement on May 16th 1983. It was led by Commander-in-Chief John Garang de Mabior. Along with the political wing, Sudan People’s Liberation Movement, the aim of the SPLA was to establish an autonomous Southern Sudan, initially within a united Sudan.

Its military actions against the Sudanese government became the Second Sudanese Civil War that would last until 2005. After South Sudan gained its independence in 2011, the SPLA became the army of the new country. 

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BEAR WITH ME

Thanks Debra!

Today is the birthday, in 1947, of Barbara Lee, singer, from American all-girl group The Chiffons who had the 1963 US No.1 single ‘He’s So Fine’, and the 1972 UK No.4 single ‘Sweet Talking Guy’, (first released in 1966). Lee died on 15th May 1992. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvyOqKhKWQ4

Posted by Tom in doo-wop, Humor, Music
13
Jun
2022

MOON DAY

Today is Democracy Day in Nigeria, a public holiday. Democracy Day is a national public holiday in Nigeria celebrating Nigeria’s turbulent journey to democracy.

Duh…

Saturday was the birthday, in 1944, of Judy Craig, lead singer for the Chiffons. They had the 1963 number one hit ‘He’s So Fine’ which was also famous for being the plaintiff song in the successful plagiarism case against George Harrison for his song ‘My Sweet Lord’.

Posted by Tom in Humor, Music, sixties and seventies
30
Sep
2020

Good Grief!

After the debate last night we all need something else to think about and calm down a bit. So…today is the birthday of Sylvia Peterson, lead singer for The Chiffons. You’ll probably remember them by their first hit – ‘He’s So Fine’. Note that they are not referring to our idiot President.

They also did this song which was another international hit for them. Incidentally, one of the writers of this song was Carole King who later covered it herself. Listen to these songs and remember a time when we were respectful of each other.

Posted by Tom in doo-wop, Music