This week:
7th
1960, Princesses Margaretha of Sweden, Astrid of Norway and Margrethe of Denmark visited Elvis Presley on the set of G.I. Blues at Paramount Pictures Studios, L.A.
G. I. Blues Trailer – Lyric video
8th
World Oceans Day
My Heart Will Go On – Céline Dion Worksheet – Lyric Video
9th
The Queen’s birthday
God Save The Queen: Worksheet – Speak Up video
10th
Multicultural American Child Awareness Day
American Saturday Night – Brad Paisley Worksheet: – Lyric Video
11th
2005, Queen guitarist Brian May was awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
We Are The Champions Worksheet – Karaoke video
12th
2003, actor Gregory Peck died in his sleep, aged 87. Michael Jackson organized and paid for the funeral service four days later.
Gregory Peck – Lullaby of Christmas
Michael Jackson – Hold My Hand Worksheet
13th
1973, Mick Rock shot the video for ‘Life On Mars?’ at Ladbroke Grove Studio, London, with David Bowie in Pierre La Roche make up and an ice-blue Freddie Burretti suit. Bowie then performed the Ziggy Stardust concert at the Gaumont State Cinema.
Life On Mars Lyric Video
Five Years Worksheet
Number Ones, 7th June:
1961
UK Elvis Presley-Surrender
US Roy Orbison-Running Scared
1971
UK Dawn-Knock Three Times
US The Rolling Stones-Brown Sugar
1981
UK Adam & The Ants – Stand And Deliver
US Kim Carnes-Bette Davis Eyes
1991
UK Cher-Shoop Shoop Song (It’s In His Kiss)
US Mariah Carey-I Don’t Wanna Cry
2001
UK DJ Pied Piper & The Masters of Ceremonies – Do You Really Like It?
US Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mýa & Pink-Lady Marmalade
2011
UK Pitbull-Give Me Everything (Tonight) (feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer)
US Adele-Rolling In The Deep
2021
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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