This week:
16th
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
I Need To Wake Up – Melissa Etheridge: Worksheet – Lyric Video
17th
1955, following repeated disagreements between Bob Neal and Colonel Tom Parker, the latter took full control of Elvis Presley’s business affairs.
Are You Lonesome Tonight?: Worksheet – Karaoke Video
18th
1976, Queen performed to over 160,000 fans at a free concert in Hyde Park, London.
Bohemian Rhapsody: Worksheet – Lyric Video
19th
1991, The Simpsons’ episode ‘Stark Raving Dad’, featuring Michael Jackson’s voice and his song ‘Happy Birthday Lisa’, was broadcast on Fox.
Michael Jackson-Happy Birthday Lisa Lyric Video (1977)
Hold My Hand: Worksheet
20th
1969, during a band meeting at Apple on Savile Row, John Lennon told Paul and Ringo he was leaving The Beatles. Manager Allen Klein persuaded him to keep it a secret for the moment.
Hello Goodbye: Worksheet – Lyric Video
21st
International Day of Peace
Imagine – John Lennon: Worksheet – Lyric Video
22nd
1956, Elvis Presley began shooting his first movie, initially titled The Reno Brothers but renamed Love Me Tender when the single became the first ever to have over one million advance sales.
Lyric Video
Number Ones, 16th September:
1954
UK Kitty Kallen-Little Things Mean A Lot
US The Crew Cuts-Sh-Boom
1964
UK The Kinks-You Really Got Me
US The Animals-House Of The Rising Sun
1974
UK The Osmonds-Love Me For A Reason
US Eric Clapton-I Shot The Sheriff
1984
UK Stevie Wonder-I Just Called To Say I Love You – Worksheet
US Tina Turner-What’s Love Got To Do With It
1994
UK Wet Wet Wet-Love Is All Around
US Boyz II Men-I’ll Make Love To You
2004
UK Nelly-My Place (feat. Jaheim)
US Ciara-Goodies (feat. Petey Pablo)
2014
UK Lilly Wood-Prayer in C (feat. Robin Schulz)
US Taylor Swift-Shake It Off
2024
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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