This week:
14th
1983, Michael Jackson was filming the video for ‘Beat It’ with 25 dancers and 50 gang members, on Skid Row, Hollywood.
Lyric Video – Speak Up Video
15th
1993, ‘Jump They Say’ about David’s half-brother Terry, was released, proceeds going to a charity run by Arsenio Hall. Bowie’s first solo album in six years, Black Tie White Noise, co-produced by Nile Rodgers, came out three weeks later.
Full album: Lyric Videos
16th
1971, The Beatles’ Let It Be won a Grammy for Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture. Paul, with Linda, collected the award from John Wayne, saying just “Thank you”.
Full album: Lyric Videos
17th
St. Patrick’s Day
Ireland worksheets
Irish Karaoke
Tune Into Ireland
Speak Up videos:
Rattlin’ Bog
The Great Song of Indifference – Bob Geldof
18th
Global Recycling Day
The 3 R’s (The Magic Number) – Jack Johnson: Worksheet – Lyric Video
19th
Father’s Day (Italy)
Worksheets:
Welcome To The Black Parade – My Chemical Romance / Father And Son – Cat Stevens /Father & Friend – Alain Clark / Sometimes You Can’t Make It On Your Own – U2
Father & Friend – Alain Clark
Speak Up Video: Father & Son
20th
International Day of Happiness
Happy – Pharrell Williams: Worksheet – Lyric Video – Speak Up Video
Number Ones, 14th March:
1962
UK Elvis Presley-Can’t Help Falling In Love
US Bruce Channel-Hey! Baby
1972
UK Harry Nilsson-Without You
US Harry Nilsson-Without You
1982
UK Joe Dolce-Shaddap You Face
US The J. Geils Band-Centerfold
1992
UK Shakespears Sister – Stay
US Mr. Big-To Be With You
2002
UK Will Young-Anything Is Possible
US Jennifer Lopez-Ain’t It Funny (feat. Ja Rule)
2012
UK Gotye-Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra) – Worksheet
US Kelly Clarkson-Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)
2022
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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