This week:
28th
1971, in the dressing room of the Hotel Hilton, Las Vegas, Elvis Presley was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award, at 36 the youngest living artist to receive this. It was his second Grammy.
All Shook Up Worksheet – Lyric Video
29th
International Day Against Nuclear Tests
The Unforgettable Fire – U2: Worksheet – Lyric Video
30th
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
Worksheet: They Dance Alone (Cueca Solo) – Sting / Mothers Of The Disappeared – U2
Lyric Videos: They Dance Alone (Cueca Solo) – Sting / Mothers Of The Disappeared – U2
Anniversary of the Italian release of the film Grease (1978)
Worksheets: Summer Nights – Grease
Speak Up video
Lyric Videos for The Original Soundtrack
31st
1987, Bad, Michael Jackson’s seventh solo album, was released. The 18-minute video for the title track , directed by Martin Scorsese, also premiered on CBS TV.
Full album: Lyric Videos
1st
2016, Queen guitarist Brian May unveiled a Heritage Blue plaque at Freddie Mercury’s former home in Feltham, West London.
Queen – Let Me Live: Worksheet – Lyric Video
2nd – 5th
Anniversary of the Great Fire of London (1666)
Worksheets:
London Calling – The Clash
LDN – Lily Allen
Tune Into London
3rd
1968, Eric Clapton joined The Beatles at Abbey Road Studios to record his lead guitar part on ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’.
Karaoke Video
Number Ones, 28th August:
1963
UK Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas-Bad To Me
US Little Stevie Wonder-Fingertips
1973
UK Donny Osmond-Young Love
US Stories-Brother Louie
1983
UK KC and The Sunshine Band-Give It Up
US The Police-Every Breath You Take – Worksheet
1993
UK Culture Beat-Mr. Vain
US UB40-(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You
2003
UK Blu Cantrell & Sean Paul-Breathe
US Beyoncé-Crazy In Love
2013
UK Ellie Goulding-Burn
US Robin Thicke-Blurred Lines (ft. T.I. & Pharrell)
2023
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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