This week:
11th
1976, the Jackson brothers, except Jermaine, signed to CBS/Epic, changing their name to The Jacksons because Motown had copyrighted The Jackson 5
The Jackson 5 –ABC: Worksheet – Lyric Video
12th
1969, Paul McCartney married Linda Eastman at Marylebone Register Office, London. The other Beatles were not present.
The Beatles – Till There Was You: Worksheet – Lyric Video
13th
Jewel Day
Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend – Marilyn Monroe: Worksheet – Lyric Video
14th
1983, Michael Jackson was filming the video for ‘Beat It’ with 25 dancers and 50 gang members, on Skid Row, Hollywood.
Lyric Video – Speak Up Video
15th
1993, ‘Jump They Say’ about David’s half-brother Terry, was released, proceeds going to a charity run by Arsenio Hall. Bowie’s first solo album in six years, Black Tie White Noise, co-produced by Nile Rodgers, came out three weeks later.
Full album: Lyric Videos
16th
1971, The Beatles’ Let It Be won a Grammy for Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture. Paul, with Linda, collected the award from John Wayne, saying just “Thank you”.
Full album: Lyric Videos
17th
St. Patrick’s Day
Ireland worksheets
Irish Karaoke
Tune Into Ireland
Speak Up videos:
Rattlin’ Bog
The Great Song of Indifference – Bob Geldof
Number Ones, 11th 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 Peter Andre-Mysterious Girl
US Usher-Yeah
2014
UK Pharrell Williams-Happy – Worksheet – Speak Up video
US Pharrell Williams-Happy – Worksheet – Speak Up video
2024
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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