This week:
2nd
The anniversary of the death of Leonardo Da Vinci (1519)
Mona Lisa – Nat King Cole: Worksheet – Lyric Video
3rd
1957, Elvis Presley spent the day at Radio Recorders studio, Hollywood, working on the soundtrack for Jailhouse Rock, his third film.
Jailhouse Rock: Lyric Video
4th
International Firefighters’ Day
Into The Fire – Bruce Springsteen Lyric video – Worksheet
5th
1969, The Beatles completed the recording of ‘Something’, on the first of four days recording at Olympic Sound Studios, London.
Lyric video
The Beatles – An integrated technical-cultural-linguistic experience in Modern Music History worksheet
6th
1986, Michael Jackson entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest endorsement agreement in history, when he signed a deal with Pepsi-Cola for $15 million.
Billie Jean lyric video
Thriller worksheet
7th
1979, After Queen’s tour of Japan Freddie Mercury flew to Bali, Indonesia, for a holiday.
Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen Lyric video – Worksheet – Tune Dance
8th
Mother’s Day (Italy)
Worksheet: Mamma Mia – ABBA
Speak Up Video: Mamma Mia
The Mom Song
Number Ones, 2nd May:
1962
UK The Shadows – Wonderful Land
US Elvis Presley-Good Luck Charm
1972
UK Royal Scots Dragoon Guards-Amazing Grace
US Roberta Flack-The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
1982
UK Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder-Ebony And Ivory
US Joan Jett & The Blackhearts-I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll
1992
UK Right Said Fred-Deeply Dippy
US Kris Kross-Jump
2002
UK Oasis-The Hindu Times
US Ashanti-Foolish
2012
UK Carly Rae Jepsen-Call Me Maybe – Worksheet
US Gotye-Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra) – Worksheet
2022
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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