This week:
12th
Anniversary of the death of Stephen Biko (1977)
Biko – Peter Gabriel: Worksheet – Lyric Video
13th
Positive Thinking Day
Worksheets:
Best Day Of My Life – American Authors
Have A Nice Day – Bon Jovi
Firework – Katy Perry
14th
1971, David Bowie met Andy Warhol at The Factory, his studio in New York. He played him a recording of ‘Andy Warhol’ which the artist hated, then performed a mime for a 15-minute screen test.
Lyric Video
15th
1972, Some Time In New York City, John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s double, part-live, album with the Plastic Ono Band, Elephant’s Memory and Invisible Strings, was released in the UK, over three months after the USA.
John Lennon-Sunday Bloody Sunday: Lyric Video
16th
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
I Need To Wake Up – Melissa Etheridge: Worksheet – Lyric Video
17th
1955, following repeated disagreements between Bob Neal and Colonel Tom Parker, the latter took full control of Elvis Presley’s business affairs.
Are You Lonesome Tonight?: Worksheet – Karaoke Video
18th
1976, Queen performed to over 160,000 fans at a free concert in Hyde Park, London.
Bohemian Rhapsody: Worksheet – Lyric Video
Number Ones, 12th September:
1962
UK Frank Ifield-I Remember You
US Tommy Roe-Sheila
1972
UK Slade – Mama We’re All Crazee Now
US Gilbert O’Sullivan-Alone Again (Naturally)
1982
UK Survivor-Eye Of The Tiger
US Chicago-Hard To Say I’m Sorry
1992
UK Snap!-Rhythm Is A Dancer
US Boyz II Men-End Of The Road
2002
UK Atomic Kitten-The Tide Is High
US Nelly-Dilemma (featuring Kelly Rowland)
2012
UK Little Mix-Wings
US Taylor Swift-We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
2022
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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