This week:
12th
2003, ‘Michael Jackson joined Barry White’s family on a boat in Santa Monica, L.A., to scatter the ashes of the late soul singer, who died on July 4th, into the sea.
Michael Jackson Feat Barry White – Trouble JAM
13th
Anniversary of the Italian release of the film Pretty Woman (1990)
Worksheet: Oh, Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison
Speak Up Video: Oh, Pretty Woman
Lyric videos for the Original Soundtrack
14th
1972, after his first session with photographer Masayoshi Sukita the previous day, David Bowie attended Lou Reed’s first UK concert at London’s King Cross Cinema, where Mick Rock photographed the Transformer album cover.
Walk On The Wild Side Worksheet – Karaoke video
15th
1958, Julia Lennon, John’s mother, was killed in a car accident returning from a visit to Aunt Mimi’s, who was raising 17-year-old John.
Julia Lyric Video
16th
1984, Queen’s single ‘It’s A Hard Life’ was released in the UK.
Lyric video
Let Me Live Worksheet
17th
World Day For International Justice
Worksheets:
Biko – Peter Gabriel
They Dance Alone (Cueca Solo) – Sting / Mothers Of The Disappeared – U2
18th
Mandela Day
Worksheet: 46664 (That’s My Number) – Nelson Mandela
Number Ones, 12th July:
1961
UK Del Shannon-Runaway
US Bobby Lewis-Tossin’ And Turnin’
1971
UK Middle Of The Road-Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep
US Carole King-It’s Too Late
1981
UK The Specials-Ghost Town
US Kim Carnes-Bette Davis Eyes
1991
UK Jason Donovan-Any Dream Will Do
US Paula Abdul-Rush Rush
2001
UK Hear’Say-The Way To Your Love
US Usher-U Remind Me
2011
UK Jason Derulo-Don’t Wanna Go Home
US Pitbull-Give Me Everything (Tonight) (feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer)
2021
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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