This week:
24th
1985, it was announced that Michael Jackson would star in Captain EO, a 3D science-fiction musical film written by George Lucas and directed by Francis Ford Coppola, to be shown exclusively at Disneyland and Disney World.
Thriller Worksheet – Lyric video
25th
1969, David Bowie performed a Maltese song with his English lyrics and ‘When I Live My Dream’ at Malta’s International Song Festival, winning second place. He also played an impromptu show for crew of the USS Saratoga at the port of Valletta.
When I Live My Dream Lyric Video
26th
1967, The Beatles chartered a yacht to visit the Greek island they hoped to buy.
Here Comes The Sun Worksheet – Lyric Video
27th
1986, Queen played at Budapest’s Nepstadion, Hungary, becoming the first western act since Louis Armstrong in 1964 to perform in Eastern Europe. The concert was released on CD and DVD in 2012.
We Will Rock You Worksheet – Lyric Video
28th
1968, war photographer Don McCullin shot The Beatles in seven different London locations on what became known as The Mad Day Out.
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-DaWorksheet – Lyric video
29th
1963, a Monday, David Bowie spent the day at Nevin D Hirst Advertising in New Bond Street, London, in his short-lived career as a junior visualiser/paste up artist, his only 9-to-5 job. He later said he “loathed it”.
Dolly Parton – 9 To 5 Worksheet – Lyric video
30th
International Day of Friendship
Worksheets:
You’ve Got A Friend – Carole King
That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne Warwick & Friends
With A Little Help From My Friends – The Beatles
Wannabe – The Spice Girls
Skeleton Song –Kate Nash
Number Ones, 24th July:
1963
UK Frank Ifield-Confessin’ (That I Love You)
US Jan & Dean-Surf City
1973
UK Peters and Lee-Welcome Home
US Jim Croce-Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
1983
UK Paul Young-Wherever I Lay My Hat (That’s My Home)
US The Police-Every Breath You Take – Worksheet
1993
UK Take That-Pray
US SWV-Weak
2003
UK Beyoncé-Crazy In Love
US Beyoncé-Crazy In Love
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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