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Life IS history in the making. Every word we say, everything we do becomes history the moment it is said or done. Life void of memories leaves nothing but emptiness. For those who might consider history boring, think again: It is who we are, what we do and why we are here. We are certainly individuals in our thoughts and deeds but we all germinated from seeds planted long, long ago.

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

♫The Singing Milkman♫

Each of us at one time or another have had 'our day' singing in the shower, in the car on the way to work, after hours at a local karaoke bar or simply while walking in the rain. We made ourselves the star of the show. We have probably known or heard of a local talent singing in the church choir, on the street corner or as entertainment at a nearby diner. But, are you familiar with the "singing milkman" who actually went on to record a No.1 single?

Here's the scoop...
Terence Perkins was one of a pair of twins born in Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His teenage years were during the late 50s, the era when music appealed to the romantic side of females with artists such as Frankie Avalon and Fabian making the charts. As a somewhat indifferent student, Perkins preferred being outdoors involved in athletics, which led to his volunteering during a school holiday to help the milkman make his deliveries. Loving to sing it did not take long before he found himself singing his way through each delivery thus acquiring the name the 'Singing Milkman'. At 16 years old, under the grooming of manager Bunny Lewis, a name change was in order since too many 'Terrys' were around at the time. Terence Perkins became Craig Douglas.
Today in Music History: September 7, 1959


  1959 Craig Douglas was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with his version of the Sam Cooke hit 'Only Sixteen'. This became his sole UK chart-topper selling more copies in the UK than Sam Cooke's original version. Douglas continues to perform, with bookings at night clubs and on cruise ships.
 

 Here is Sam Cooke's version released in May, 1959...




And the music goes on beating to the rhythm of the changing times...

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