Bee Gees Postage Stamps Part II Of II

In continuation from Monday…

Interestingly enough, while researching different Bee Gees postage stamps available from around the world, I found information that there are “illegal postage stamp issues” in circulation for the Bee Gees as well as other celebrities, political figures, paintings, vehicles, etc. The following is information provided by The Postal Administration of CÔTE D'IVOIRE (REP.) “Thirteen miniature sheets in the same format each containing four postage stamps each featuring a different picture of the celebrities in question, either alone or with other people. The
name of each celebrity or group is inscribed at the top of each sheet, namely AC/DC, The Backstreet Boys, The Bee Gees, The Beatles, The Doors, Freddie Mercury, KISS, Madonna, Metallica, Queen and the Rolling Stones. Each postage stamp on each miniature sheet is inscribed with a value of 100 F, the year 2002 or 2003 and the logo of the Rotary
organization. There are various depictions of the celebrities or groups in the margins of each miniature sheet.” Apparently these postage stamps are not valid and were not issued by The Postal Administration of CÔTE D'IVOIRE so buyer beware!

The Bee Gees record sales are estimated to be well over $200 million dollars which makes them one of the best selling music artists of all time. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.

Stamp Center has cool Bee Gees postage stamps in stock from the Ivory Coast and Benin. Stop by soon and see what stamps we have for you.

Bee Gees Postage Stamps Part I Of II

The Bee Gees were born on the Isle of Man to English parents. Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb spent 40 years recording their three part tight musical harmony and are known throughout the world for their musical endeavors. They are best known for their performances of soft rock music during the 1960’s and 1970’s and were huge stars of the Disco era in the 1970’s.

The Isle of Man issued souvenir sheets to commemorate the musical efforts of the Bee Gees in 1999. These interesting stamps featured a circular stamp within a circular sheet which looked just like a compact disk does. The stamp sheets feature several pictures of the Bee Gees from 1978 on one sheet and from 1998 on the other depicting great moments in their career. The stamps were first launched in London and then in New York City. These New York stamp release ceremony can be found on YouTube. It was filmed in New York City because the Bee Gees were not able to travel to the Isle of Man due to concert obligations. There are eight stamps issued in the set, each one themed around a specific Bee Gee song.

Proceeds from the sales of the stamps were given to the McMillian Cancer Support which is a charity in England, Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man. McMillian’s primary objective is to reach and improve the lives of everyone who is living with Cancer. The group provides information, support centers, mobile centers and is greatly regarded in the United Kingdom.

Please check back on Wednesday for the conclusion to this post.

Yellow Submarine Postage Stamp

The United States Postal Service released the adorable Yellow Submarine postage stamp as part of the Celebrate the Century commemorative stamp program in 1999. This 33 cent postage stamp sits aside other stamps that represent the 1960’s.

The Celebrate the Century stamp program honored some of the most significant people, places, trends and events from each decade spanning over a 100 year time period. The USPS, along with the United States Department of Education, developed a special curriculum to teach over 300,000 classrooms across the US about these postage stamps and what they represent in the past 100 years of American history.

The Yellow Submarine postage stamp was produced to commemorate the 20 year anniversary of the release of animated film, The Yellow Submarine. The movie was based on the music of The Beatles. The Beatles were not eligible to appear on the postage stamp because the United States has a rule that a person must be dead for at least 10 years in order to have their face on a postage stamp. All Presidents are exempt from this rule. Since the Beatles could not appear personally, the whimsical Yellow Submarine was chosen to represent them instead.

The stamps were released jointly in Denver and in Liverpool, England with a special celebration. Despite not hailing from America, the Beatles influenced music, fashion, entertainment and pop culture. To this day, the Beatles still continue to influence a new generation of music lovers.
Be sure to check out Stamp Center for great Beatles postage stamps.

John Denver Postage Stamps Part II Of II

Continuing from the post on Wednesday…

John Denver used his music celebrity to draw focus on issues that were near and dear to his heart. His philanthropic involvements included serving as a member of the Presidential Commission on World Domestic Hunger. He was one of the five founders of The Hunger Project which is an organization that is committed to end chronic hunger in the world. He was awarded the Presidential “World Without Hunger Award” for his efforts. Denver also provided support to other organizations like The National Wildlife Federation, The Cousteau Society, Save the Children, and Friends of the Earth and the Human/Dolphin Foundation.

In the United States, there is a group that is requesting that the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee consider issuing a commemorative postage stamp honoring John Denver. If you are interested in supporting this effort, send your request to:

USPS Stamp Development

Attn: Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee

1735 N Lynn St. Ste 5013

Arlington, VA 22209-6432

John Denver died tragically on October 12, 1997 when the aircraft that he was piloting crashed off of the California coast. It would be nice to see the United States issue a stamp for this amazing singer that was loved the world over.

John Denver fans will be happy to know that Stamp Center has some very nice John Denver souvenir postage stamps that were issued by Nevis and Tanzania available and ready to ship.

John Denver Postage Stamps Part I Of II

John Denver, otherwise known as Henry John Deutschendorf Jr., was born on December 31, 1943. Born in Roswell, New Mexico, he spent the majority of his childhood bouncing from state to state due to his father’s military assignments. Moving constantly did not suit Denver’s introverted personality well and he eventually discovered that he could make friends by singing and playing the guitar. At the age of 20, John headed to California to pursue his dreams of becoming a musician.

John soon adopted the surname “Denver” because he loved Colorado and “Deutschendorf” did not fit on any marquee well. After his arrival to California in 1964, he joined the Mitchell Trio which was a folk group that performed in clubs around Los Angeles.

In 1969 Denver began his solo career and cut his first album called “Rhymes and Reasons.” The album featured Denver’s “Leaving On A Jet Plane” which was later recorded by Peter, Paul and Mary with great fanfare. RCA, Denver’s recording company, did not promote his album with a tour, but Denver decided to take his show on the road himself and performed his music in as many cities as he could throughout the Midwest. Selling his albums along the way convinced RCA that he did indeed have fans who were interested in hearing more of his music. Denver went on to author and sing many musical hits such as “Take Me Home, Country Roads”, “Sunshine on My Shoulders”, “Rocky Mountain High” and “Thank God I’m A Country Boy”, all of which awarded him great accolades in the music world.

Please check back on Friday for the conclusion to this post.

Cabbage Patch Kids Stamp

Here’s a riddle for you all….What does the Space Shuttle, postage stamps, Olympic mascots, and videos all have in common? They all have experienced the phenomenon that is called the Cabbage Patch Kids! In 1983 they were all the rage. People fought over them in stores. Kids cried when they weren’t under the Christmas trees. They went on a mission in outer space. They became mascots for our United States Olympic teams and even traveled with the athletes
dressed in full Olympic attire. These yarn haired dolls even ended up in McDonald’s Happy Meals. They were the toy that was most in demand among kids and adults.

In 2000 the United States Postal Service issued a postage stamp commemorating the chubby faced baby. It was issued as part of the Celebrate the Century campaign representing the 1980’s.

The Cabbage Patch Kids postage stamp was part of a set with 15 stamps on the sheet. The American public voted on the stamps that would highlight the significant events that made the 1980’s special. Other stamps in the series included the Space Shuttle Program, the Fall of the Berlin Wall, Video Games, Hip Hop Culture, Compact Discs, Cable TV, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Personal Computers, Musical Smash (Cats, the Musical),
Figure Skating, Hostages Come Home, San Francisco 49er’s, and The Cosby Show. Memories! Weren’t the 80’s fun?

It should be noted that the Space Shuttle Program received the most votes in this stamp series.

To purchase Celebrate the Century postage stamps, check out the fantastic stamps we have in stock for you.

The Fab Four...Beatles Postage Stamps Part I Of II

Just like with the United States Postal Service, Great Britain has rules as to who and what can appear on postage stamps. Previously, only members of the Royal Family were honored with their own postage stamps. There have always been other types of stamps issued, but none of non family members. Times certainly have changed and a few years ago, so did the Royal Mail’s criteria for issuing stamps commemorative stamps. They are now issuing stamps with famous people, both deceased and alive, on some postage stamps. Of course the Queen’s head still appears on all postage stamps coming out of England.

The Beatles is one group that has been had a stamp issued commemorating their accomplishments. It should be noted that the stamps were issued because “their achievement is the focus of the design rather than their image.”

The Beatles are by far the most popular musical group to ever come out of England. Their fan base stretches around the globe. Interestingly enough, these beautiful stamps were issued in January of 2007 to commemorate the initial meeting of Paul McCartney and John Lennon in 1957. They serve to honor the cultural contribution to the British as well as the music they provided all around the world.

Please check back on Wednesday for the conclusion to this post.

Frank Sinatra Commemorated On New Stamp

On December 5, 2007, it was announced by Postmaster General, John Potter, that there will be a new Frank Sinatra stamp released sometime in the spring of 2008. He will be honored posthumously to mark the 10th anniversary of his death.

John Potter called Old Blue Eyes “an extraordinary entertainer whose life and work left an indelible impression on American culture.” He has won several Grammy awards, an Oscar and been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1985, by President Reagan. He was a wonderful entertainer and certainly one of America’s top artists. Sinatra toured internationally and was known for being part of the Rat Pack.

The stamp will most likely be released in May or June. The Postal Governing Board may be raising their price of first class stamps, so they are waiting until later to announce the price on the stamp. It is believed to be either 41 cents or 42 cents. If stamp costs are raised, they want this new stamp to bear the new price so that it does not have a short shelf life at post offices.

This is not the first time that Mr. Sinatra has been honored by the Postal Service. In 2002, in Sinatra's hometown of Hoboken, New Jersey, the US Postal Service paid respects to Mr. Sinatra and renamed their post office after him.

The Fantasy Impromptu of Stamps

You are sitting in your library on a rainy day, your company consisting of a dusty, old radio and a hot cup of jasmine tea. You turn the dial to your favorite classical music station. As you close your eyes and take in the magic which begins to embrace your very existence in that room, your ears are captivated and consumed by a whirlwind of notes and rhythms and harmonies and dissonances. That which hypnotizes you in all of its wonder and genius is none other than Frédéric Chopin’s breathtaking Nocturne Opus 72 no.1, and you instantly become whisked away to a romantic ballroom where the prodigy, himself, is caressing and pounding out each and every measure, with the precision of a savant, as your soul waltzes to the dark and intricate melody. Each note is significant to the whole, with every crescendo and decrescendo sending chills up your spine; you truly appreciate the great murder that is modern music. Such an experience is fairly typical for the average sophisticate with a refined taste in music. This feeling of complete and total enthrallment is most likely the reason why Chopin is considered to be one of the most talented and innovative musical geniuses in the vast history of piano.

Frédéric Chopin was born in the village of Zelazowa Wola, in Warsaw, Poland, on March 1, 1810, to a French father and a Polish mother. During the duration of his musical life, after he was recognized as a child prodigy at the age of eight, he grew in popularity as a master Polish composer of piano music during the Romantic period (1820 – 1869) and is still considered to be one of the greatest piano composers of all time. He proved to be quite the innovator, in many respects, including the invention of the ballade music form for piano and the innovation of structures, such as the nocturne, the sonata, the waltz, the impromptu, the etude, and the prelude. It was an unfortunate day when the keys of the grand piano grew silent, on October 17, 1849. Chopin died in Paris, of what some claim to have been a broken heart, resulting from an affair he’d had with the French novelist, Madame Dudevant, more commonly known as "George Sand." One must take into consideration, though, that the life of such a passionate being rarely ends in anything other than heartache and tragedy. The era of a great musical master had come to the end of its chapter, but the spirit of his passion, lived out through each note, was left to haunt the ears and souls of generations to come.

Commemorate one of the greatest musical prodigies of the nineteenth century with the 25th Piano Contest Musical Score stamp, featuring none other than Frédéric Chopin. It is certain to stand out in the harmony of your stamp collection.