This week:
26th
1977, Elvis Presley played his final concert to 18,000 people in Indianapolis.
Are You Lonesome Tonight?: Worksheet – Karaoke Video
27th
1963, John Lennon and Paul McCartney finished writing ‘She Loves You’ at Paul’s home. His father said it was very nice but suggested they change the words to ‘yes, yes, yes’. They recorded the song four days later.
She Loves You Lyric Video – The Beatles – An integrated technical-cultural-linguistic experience in Modern Music History
28th
1983, David Bowie performed to 47,444 fans at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, on the Serious Moonlight tour, then the biggest concert ever in Scotland.
Let’s Dance Lyric video
”Heroes” Worksheet
29th
2002, as part of his role as Artistic Director of the Meltdown Festival at London’s Royal Festival Hall, David Bowie performed his 1977 Low album in its entirety.
“Heroes” Worksheet – Lyric Video
30th
1964, ‘Love Me Do’ became The Beatles’ fourth US Number One, remaining at the top for one week.
An integrated technical-cultural-linguistic experience in Modern Music History – Love Me Do Lyric video
1st
The anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (1968)
Worksheet: This Is War – 30 Seconds To Mars
2nd
1956, Elvis Presley recorded ‘Hound Dog’, ‘Any Way You Want Me’ and ‘Don’t Be Cruel’ with the Blue Moon Boys and The Jordanaires in a seven-hour session at RCA’s New York studios.
Hound Dog Worksheet – Lyric video
Number Ones, 26th June:
1963
UK Gerry & The Pacemakers-I Like It
US Kyu Sakamoto-Sukiyaki
1973
UK 10cc-Rubber Bullets
US Paul McCartney-My Love
1983
UK The Police-Every Breath You Take – Worksheet
US Irene Cara-Flashdance (What A Feeling)
1993
UK Gabrielle-Dreams
US Janet Jackson-That’s The Way Love Goes
2003
UK Evanescence-Bring Me To Life
US 50 Cent-21 Questions (ft. Nate Dogg)
2013
UK Robin Thicke-Blurred Lines (ft. T.I. & Pharrell)
US Robin Thicke-Blurred Lines (ft. T.I. & Pharrell)
2023
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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