This week:
25th
1982, Queen played two songs on NBC’s ‘Saturday Night Live’, New York, U.S.A.
Under Pressure: Lyric Video
26th
European Day of Languages
Worksheet: English Is Crazy – Pete Seeger
Speak Up video: On The Floor – Jennifer Lopez
27th
World Tourism Day
Worksheets:
Brighton In The Rain – Robert Campbell
Segovia – Gregorious Glorious
Wagon Wheel – Old Crow Medicine Show
Toes – Zac Brown Band
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Guide Books
28th
1984, Freddie Mercury’s solo track ‘Foolin’ Around’ was released on the ‘Teachers’ soundtrack album.
Lyric Video
29th
1975, after hearing singer Jackie Wilson had suffered a stroke, Elvis Presley sent his family a check to pay for hospital expenses and medical bills.
Jackie Wilson – Reet Petite Lyric Video
30th
1977, Iggy Pop released the single . ‘The Passenger’ from the album Lust For Life, produced by David Bowie.
Lyric Video
1st
Anniversary of the founding of NASA (1958)
Space Oddity – David Bowie: Worksheet – Commander Chris Hadfield: Lyric Video
Number Ones, 25th September:
1953
UK Guy Mitchell-Look At That Girl
US Les Paul and Mary Ford-Vaya Con Dios
1963
UK The Beatles-She Loves You
US Bobby Vinton-Blue Velvet
1973
UK Wizzard-Angel Fingers (A Teen Ballad)
US Marvin Gaye-Let’s Get It On
1983
UK Culture Club-Karma Chameleon – Worksheet
US Billy Joel-Tell Her About It
1993
UK DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince-Boom! Shake the Room
US Mariah Carey-Dreamlover
2003
UK The Black Eyed Peas-Where Is The Love?
US Nelly, P. Diddy and Murphy Lee-Shake Ya Tailfeather
2013
UK Katy Perry-Roar – Worksheet – Speak Up video
US Katy Perry-Roar – Worksheet – Speak Up video
2023
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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