This week:
7th
1957, The pre-Beatles Quarrymen (without Paul, at a Scout summer camp) performed at Liverpool’s The Cavern, then a jazz club. The band played ‘Hound Dog’ and ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ before being sent a note from management saying “Cut out the bloody rock!”
Hound Dog: Worksheet – Lyric Video
8th
International Cat Day
The Cat Came Back – Fred Penner: Worksheet – Lyric Video
9th
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Worksheet: The Ka Mate Haka
10th
1956, a Juvenile Court judge attended Elvis’ show in Jacksonville, FL, and ordered him to tone his movements down. Elvis responded by moving just one little finger in his next concert – fans still went crazy.
All Shook Up Worksheet – Lyric video
11th
1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono moved into 26-room Georgian mansion Tittenhurst Park, Ascot, England, where they lived until their move to New York. They then sold the estate to Ringo Starr.
Imagine Worksheet – Lyric video
12th
International Youth Day
Worksheets:
We Are Young – fun.
Kids – OneRepublic
Speak Up video: We Are Young – fun.
13th
1972, David Bowie and Lou Reed attended Mott The Hoople’s concert in Guildford, with Bowie joining the band onstage for ‘All The Young Dudes’.
Lyric Video
Lou Reed – Walk On The Wild Side Worksheet
Number Ones, 7th August:
1963
UK Elvis Presley-Devil In Disguise
US The Tymes-So Much In Love
1973
UK Gary Glitter-I’m The Leader Of The Gang (I Am!)
US Maureen McGovern-The Morning After
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 UB40-(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You
2003
UK Daniel Bedingfield-Never Gonna Leave Your Side
US Beyoncé-Crazy In Love
2013
UK Avicii – Wake Me Up – Worksheet
US Robin Thicke-Blurred Lines (ft. T.I. & Pharrell)
2023
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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