This week:
13th
2000, it was announced that Queen would be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.
We Are The Champions: Worksheet – Lyric Video – Speak Up Video
14th
1973, Queen played 2 shows at the Hammersmith Odeon, London, supporting Mott The Hoople, with Brian May’s parents in the audience.
We Will Rock You: Worksheet – Lyric Video – Speak Up Video
15th
1969, John Lennon & Yoko Ono performed with The Plastic Ono Band, featuring George Harrison, Eric Clapton and Billy Preston, at a UNICEF benefit at the Lyceum Ballroom, London, launching the ‘War Is Over’ campaign. This was John’s last performance in England.
Happy Christmas (War Is Over): Worksheet – Speak Up magazine – Tric n Trac (audio translation)
16th
1995, Michael Jackson’s ‘Earth Song’ was at Number 1 for the second week in the UK, debuting in the chart one week before. It remained there for six weeks, becoming the Christmas Number 1.
Worksheet – Lyric Video
17th
1963, Elvis Presley presented the mayor with his annual holiday season donation to Memphis charities, checks totalling $55,000.
Hound Dog: Worksheet – Lyric Video
18th
International Migrants Day
Worksheets:
Englishman In New York – Sting
The City of Chicago – Christy Moore
19th
1974, Paul McCartney and George Harrison met at the Plaza Hotel in New York, to facilitate John Lennon who didn’t turn up, to sign documents to formally end The Beatles. Ringo Starr signed before in the UK and John signed at Disney World Florida ten days later.
Hello Goodbye: Worksheet – Lyric Video – Speak Up Video
Number Ones, 13th December:
1961
UK Frankie Vaughan – Tower of Strength
US The Marvelettes-Please Mr. Postman
1971
UK Benny Hill-Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
US Sly & The Family Stone-Family Affair
1981
UK Human League-Don’t You Want Me
US Olivia Newton-John-Physical
1991
UK George Michael & Elton John-Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me
US Michael Jackson-Black Or White
2001
UK Daniel Bedingfield-Gotta Get Through This
US Mary J. Blige-Family Affair
2011
UK X Factor Finalists 2011-Wishing On A Star (feat. JLS and One Direction)
US Rihanna-We Found Love (feat. Calvin Harris)
2021
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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