This week:
13th
1970, the film Let It Be was due to have its world premiere in New York City, but was held back until one week later for simultaneous screenings in London and Liverpool. None of The Beatles attended.
Lyric video
The Long And Winding Road worksheet
14th
1984, President Ronald Reagan presented Michael Jackson with a Presidential Award for public service at a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, DC.
Beat It lyric video
Thriller worksheet
15th
International Day of Families
Worksheet: Ode To My Family – The Cranberries
Lyric video
16th
1983, Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever was broadcast on NBC, recorded on March 25th, with an iconic performance of ‘Billie Jean’ featuring Michael Jackson’s first ever moonwalk.
Lyric video
The Michael Jackson Diary video presentation
17th
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
Worksheet: Telephone – Lady Gaga (featuring Beyoncé) – Lyric Video
Worksheet: Call Me – Blondie – Lyric Video
Endangered Species Day
Worksheet: Roar – Katy Perry – Lyric video
18th
1976, Queen’s single ‘You’re My Best Friend’ was released in the UK.
Lyric video
Somebody To Love Worksheet
19th
1968, John Lennon’s relationship with Yoko Ono began when they recorded the album Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins at Kenwood, his Surrey home, while wife Cynthia was on a two-week holiday in Greece.
Jealous Guy worksheet – Lyric video
Number Ones, 13th May:
1954
UK Doris Day-Secret Love
US Perry Como-Wanted
1964
UK The Searchers-Don’t Throw Your Love Away
US Louis Armstrong-Hello Dolly
1974
UK ABBA-Waterloo – Worksheet – Speak Up video
US Grand Funk-The Loco-Motion
1984
UK Duran Duran-The Reflex
US Lionel Richie-Hello
1994
UK Tony di Bart – The Real Thing
US Ace Of Base-The Sign
2004
UK Eamon-Fuck It
US Usher-Yeah
2014
UK Calvin Harris-Summer – Worksheet
US Pharrell Williams-Happy – Worksheet – Speak Up video
2024
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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