This week:
11th
1969, ‘Space Oddity’, David Bowie’s first RCA single, was released nine days before the moon landing. It was his first chart success, reaching Number 5 in the UK (and became his first UK Number One on its 1975 rerelease).
Worksheet – Lyric Video
12th
2003, Michael Jackson joined Barry White’s family on a boat in Santa Monica, L.A., to scatter the ashes of the late soul singer, who died on July 4th, into the sea.
Michael Jackson Feat Barry White – Trouble JAM
13th
Anniversary of the Italian release of the film Pretty Woman (1990)
Worksheet: Oh, Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison
Speak Up Video: Oh, Pretty Woman
Lyric videos for the Original Soundtrack
14th
1972, after his first session with photographer Masayoshi Sukita the previous day, David Bowie attended Lou Reed’s first UK concert at London’s King Cross Cinema, where Mick Rock photographed the Transformer album cover.
Walk On The Wild Side Worksheet – Karaoke video
15th
1958, Julia Lennon, John’s mother, was killed in a car accident returning from a visit to Aunt Mimi’s, who was raising 17-year-old John.
Julia Lyric Video
16th
1984, Queen’s single ‘It’s A Hard Life’ was released in the UK.
Lyric video
Let Me Live Worksheet
17th
World Day For International Justice
Worksheets:
Biko – Peter Gabriel
They Dance Alone (Cueca Solo) – Sting / Mothers Of The Disappeared – U2
Number Ones, 11th July:
1962
UK Mike Sarne- Come Outside (with Wendy Richard)
US David Rose-The Stripper
1972
UK Donny Osmond-Puppy Love
US Bill Withers-Lean On Me
1982
UK Captain Sensible-Happy Talk
US Human League-Don’t You Want Me
1992
UK Erasure-Abba-esque
US Sir Mix-A-Lot-Baby Got Back
2002
UK Elvis Presley-A Little Less Conversation (JXL Remix)
US Nelly-Hot In Herre
2012
UK will.i.am-This Is Love (feat. Eva Simons)
US Carly Rae Jepsen-Call Me Maybe – Worksheet
2022
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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