This week:
3rd
International Beer Day
The Piano Has Been Drinking (Not Me) – Tom Waits: Worksheet – Lyric Video
4th
1978, David Bowie’s 45-minute performance to an audience of 150 recorded on 30th May was broadcast on Musikladen Extra, ZDF TV, Germany.
“Heroes”Worksheet – Lyric video
5th
Playday (UK)
Worksheet: Kentucky Avenue – Tom Waits
Games/Activities
6th & 9th
Anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (1945)
The Unforgettable Fire – U2: Worksheet – Lyric Video
7th
1957, The pre-Beatles Quarrymen (without Paul, at a Scout summer camp) performed at Liverpool’s The Cavern, then a jazz club. The band played ‘Hound Dog’ and ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ before being sent a note from management saying “Cut out the bloody rock!”
Hound Dog: Worksheet – Lyric Video
8th
World Cat Day
The Cat Came Back – Fred Penner: Worksheet – Lyric Video
9th
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Worksheet: The Ka Mate Haka
Number Ones, 3rd August:
1960
UK Cliff Richard & The Shadows-Please Don’t Tease
US Brenda Lee-I’m Sorry
1970
UK Elvis Presley-The Wonder of You
US The Carpenters-Close To You
1980
UK Odyssey-Use It Up And Wear It Out
US Olivia Newton-John-Magic
1990
UK Partners In Kryme-Turtle Power
US Glenn Medeiros – She Ain’t Worth It
2000
UK Five + Queen-We Will Rock You
US N Sync-It’s Gonna Be Me
2010
UK Yolanda Be Cool &; DCUP-We No Speak Americano
US Eminem-Love The Way You Lie (feat. Rihanna)
2020
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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