This week:
2nd
1969, the Beatles’ Get Back/Let It Be sessions began with rehearsals at Twickenham Film Studios with a film crew recording in preparation for a planned live television show.
I’ve Got A Feeling: Worksheet – Lyric Video
3rd
1959, Elvis Presley’s father Vernon crashed his son’s BMW in Germany, leading to local newspapers reporting Elvis’ death.
All Shook Up: Worksheet – Lyric Video
4th
Pop Music Chart Day
Sing along with this week’s UK Top 10 on Speak Up
5th
1992, Reverend Jesse Jackson presented Michael Jackson with a Lifetime Achievement award from the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters, in Washington, DC. Stevie Wonder, Muhammad Ali and Spike Lee were guests at the ceremony.
Thriller: Worksheet – Lyric Video – Speak Up Video
6th
1967, Paul McCartney’s soundtrack to the film The Family Way, the first solo Beatle album, was released. It did not chart but won an Ivor Novello Award.
The Beatles – She’s Leaving Home: Worksheet – Lyric Video
7th
2016, Queen’s guitarist Brian May unveiled a plaque in Cirencester in memory of drummer Cozy Powell.
Queen – We Will Rock You: Worksheet – Lyric Video – Speak Up Video
8th
1935, Elvis Aaron Presley was born at 4:35am at home in Tupelo, Mississippi, to parents Gladys and Vernon, half an hour after still-born twin Jessie Garon. In 1946 Elvis got his first guitar instead of the bicycle he wanted.
Four Elvis worksheets
Number Ones, 2nd January:
1962
UK Elvis Presley-Return To Sender
US The Tornados – Telstar
1972
UK Jimmy Osmond-Long Haired Lover From Liverpool
US Billy Paul-Me And Mrs. Jones
1982
UK Renée And Renato-Save Your Love
US Hall & Oates-Maneater
1992
UK Whitney Houston-I Will Always Love You
US Whitney Houston-I Will Always Love You
2002
UK Girls Aloud-Sound Of The Underground
US Eminem-Lose Yourself
2012
UK Justice Collective-He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother
US Bruno Mars-Locked Out Of Heaven
2022
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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