This week:
4th
1966, The Evening Standard published an interview with John Lennon where he declared “we’re more popular than Jesus”.
An integrated technical-cultural-linguistic experience in Modern Music History
5th
World Book Day (UK & Ireland – rest of world 23rd April)
Book Quiz
Worksheets:
Paperback Writer – The Beatles
Wuthering Heights – Kate Bush
6th
1970, ‘Let It Be’, The Beatles’ final UK single, was released, reaching Number 2. Issued in the US five days later it became the then-highest ever debut in the US Billboard Hot 100, at No. 6, reaching No. 1 for two weeks.
Lyric Video
7th
1985, the supergroup USA for Africa charity single ‘We Are The World’ was released. Written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and produced by Quincy Jones, it raised over $75 million to fight poverty in Africa and won four Grammy Awards.
Lyric Video
8th
International Woman’s Day
Woman – John Lennon: Worksheet – Lyric Video
Just Because I’m A Woman – Dolly Parton: Worksheet– Lyric Video
9th
1997, David Bowie held a ‘50th Birthday Bash’ in Madison Square Garden, New York, performing with guests including Lou Reed, Robert Smith and Billy Corgan.
“Heroes”: Worksheet – Lyric Video – Speak Up video
10th
2007, Michael Jackson visited 3,000 US troops and their families at Camp Zama, Tokyo, Japan.
You Are Not Alone: Worksheet – Lyric Video
Number Ones, 4th March:
1954
UK Eddie Calvert-Oh, Mein Papa
US Doris Day-Secret Love
1964
UK Cilla Black-Anyone Who Had A Heart
US The Beatles-I Want To Hold Your Hand
1974
UK Suzi Quatro-Devil Gate Drive
US Terry Jacks-Seasons In The Sun
1984
UK Nena-99 Red Balloons
US Van Halen-Jump
1994
UK Mariah Carey-Without You
US Celine Dion-The Power Of Love
2004
UK Busted-Who’s David
US Usher-Yeah
2014
UK Sam Smith-Money On My Mind
US Katy Perry-Dark Horse (feat. Juicy J)
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US Billboard Hot 100
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