This week:
4th
1999, David Bowie played in Milan as part of the 8-date Hours tour. The next day he appeared on RAI TV’s Quelli Che Il Calcio, saying Scottish sculptor Edoardo Paolozzi, Little Richard and William Burroughs were huge influences.
“Heroes”: Worksheet – Lyric Video
5th
Anniversary of the death of Nelson Mandela (2013)
Worksheet: 46664 (That’s My Number)
6th
Anniversary of the death of Roy Orbison (1988)
Oh, Pretty Woman: Worksheet – Lyric Video – Speak Up Video
7th
2015, Lazarus, a David Bowie musical co-written with Enda Walsh, premiered at the New York Theatre Workshop. David was given a standing ovation at his final public appearance.
Soundtrack: Lyric Videos
“Heroes”: Worksheet
8th
Anniversary of the death of John Lennon (1980)
Five John Lennon and twenty Beatles worksheets
Happy Christmas (War Is Over): Speak Up magazine – Tric n Trac (audio translation)
9th
1955, Elvis Presley did an afternoon show with Johnny Cash in Swifton, AR, then played in a club that evening, saying “it’s gonna be my first hit” when he sang ‘Heartbreak Hotel’.
Heartbreak Hotel: Lyric Video
All Shook Up: Worksheet
10th
Human Rights Day
Worksheets:
Walk On – U2
Imagine – John Lennon
They Dance Alone (Cueca Solo) – Sting / Mothers Of The Disappeared – U2
Biko – Peter Gabriel
War Child – The Cranberries
Across The Lines – Tracy Chapman
Number Ones, 4th December:
1953
UK Frankie Laine-Answer Me
US Tony Bennett-Rags To Riches
1963
UK The Beatles-She Loves You
US Dale & Grace-I’m Leaving It All Up To You
1973
UK Gary Glitter-I Love You Love Me Love
US The Carpenters-Top Of The World
1983
UK Billy Joel-Uptown Girl
US Lionel Richie-All Night Long
1993
UK Meat Loaf-I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)
US Meat Loaf-I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)
2003
UK Westlife-Mandy
US Beyoncé-Baby Boy (feat. Sean Paul)
2013
UK Lily Allen-Somewhere Only We Know
US Lorde-Royals – Worksheet
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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