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
21st
Anniversary of the release of the film Dirty Dancing (1987)
(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes Worksheet – Lyric Video
Number Ones, 15th August:
1962
UK Frank Ifield-I Remember You
US Neil Sedaka-Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
1972
UK Alice Cooper-School’s Out
US Gilbert O’Sullivan-Alone Again (Naturally)
1982
UK Dexy’s Midnight Runners-Come On Eileen
US Survivor-Eye Of The Tiger
1992
UK Snap!-Rhythm Is A Dancer
US Boyz II Men-End Of The Road
2002
UK Darius-Colourblind
US Nelly-Hot In Herre
2012
UK Wiley-Heatwave (feat. Rymez & Ms D)
US Carly Rae Jepsen-Call Me Maybe – Worksheet
2022
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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