This week:
14th
1993, Freddie Mercury had his first solo UK No.1 single with ‘Living On My Own’, a remix version of his 1985 single.
Lyric Video
The Show Must Go On Worksheet
This week:
15th
1999, Michael Jackson met the Dalai Lama at the Mark Hotel, New York.
Planet Earth – Michael Jackson: Worksheet – Lyric Video
16th
Anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley (1977)
Four Elvis worksheets
Eternal Flame – The Bangles
Speak Up video: Yes/No questions
Anniversary of the death of Aretha Franklin (2018)
Worksheet: I Say A Little Prayer
17th
1977, over 30,000 fans, many suffering heatstroke, with 300 National Guard troops working on crowd control, lined Elvis Presley Boulevard to pay their respects to The King of Rock and Roll, whose body was laid out for public viewing in Graceland.
Always On My Mind: Worksheet – Lyric Video
18th
1985, David Bowie recorded vocals for ‘Absolute Beginners’ at London’s Westside Studios, and was recorded jokingly impersonating Bruce Springsteen, Marc Bolan, Tom Waits, Lou Reed, Anthony Newley, Iggy Pop and Neil Young.
Absolute Beginners Lyric Video
Fashion Worksheet
19th
World Humanitarian Day
Worksheets:
They Dance Alone (Cueca Solo) – Sting / Mothers Of The Disappeared – U2
Zombie – The Cranberries
War Child – The Cranberries
Minds Locked Shut – Christy Moore
20th
1983, James Brown invited Michael Jackson, and then Prince, to perform onstage with him at the Beverly Theater, Hollywood.
Prince – Purple Rain Lyric Video – Worksheet
Number Ones, 14th August:
1963
UK The Searchers-Sweets For My Sweet
US Little Stevie Wonder-Fingertips
1973
UK Gary Glitter-I’m The Leader Of The Gang (I Am!)
US Maureen McGovern-The Morning After
1983
UK KC and The Sunshine Band-Give It Up
US The Police-Every Breath You Take – Worksheet
1993
UK Freddie Mercury-Living On My Own
US UB40-(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You
2003
UK Blu Cantrell & Sean Paul-Breathe
US Beyoncé-Crazy In Love
2013
UK Avicii – Wake Me Up – Worksheet
US Robin Thicke-Blurred Lines (ft. T.I. & Pharrell)
2023
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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