This week:
10th
1970, David Bowie was awarded an Ivor Novello Award for Best Original Song for ‘Space Oddity’, performing the song during the live worldwide broadcast.
Worksheet – Lyric video
11th
1976, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ won an Ivor Novello Award for Best Selling British Record.
Lyric video
Worksheet
12th
1960, on the day ABC broadcast Frank Sinatra’s Welcome Home Elvis, with a 41.5% share, Elvis Presley was at a karate demonstration in Los Angeles where he met his future instructor Ed Parker.
Love Me Tender lyric video
Are You Lonesome Tonight worksheet
13th
1970, the film Let It Be was due to have its world premiere in New York City, but was held back until one week later for simultaneous screenings in London and Liverpool. None of The Beatles attended.
Lyric video
The Long And Winding Road worksheet
14th
1984, President Ronald Reagan presented Michael Jackson with a Presidential Award for public service at a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, DC.
Beat It lyric video
Thriller worksheet
15th
International Day of Families
Worksheet: Ode To My Family – The Cranberries
Lyric video
16th
1983, Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever was broadcast on NBC, recorded on March 25th, with an iconic performance of ‘Billie Jean’ featuring Michael Jackson’s first ever moonwalk.
Lyric video
The Michael Jackson Diary video presentation
Number Ones, 10th May:
1961
UK The Marcels-Blue Moon
US Del Shannon-Runaway
1971
UK Dave & Ansell Collins – Double Barrel
US Three Dog Night-Joy To The World
1981
UK Adam & The Ants – Stand And Deliver
US Sheena Easton-Morning Train (Nine To Five)
1991
UK Cher-Shoop Shoop Song (It’s In His Kiss)
US Amy Grant-Baby Baby
2001
UK S Club 7-Don’t Stop Movin’
US Janet Jackson-All For You
2011
UK LMFAO-Party Rock Anthem
US Katy Perry-E.T. (feat. Kanye West)
2021
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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