Weekly update: 15th – 21st January 2024

This week:
15^th
Anniversary of the death of Dolores O’Riordan (2018)
Four Cranberries worksheets

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Worksheet: Pride (In the Name of Love) / MLK – U2
Lyric Videos: Pride (In the Name of Love) – MLK

16^th
1984, Michael Jackson won a record eight trophies at the American Music Awards, arriving at the ceremony with actress Brooke Shields.
Thriller: Worksheet – Lyric Video – Speak Up Video

17^th
1967, The Daily Mail published stories about the death of Guinness heir Tara Browne and the state of the roads in Blackburn. The Beatles began recording ‘A Day In The Life’ two days later.
A Day In The Life: Worksheet – Lyric Video

18^th
1996, Lisa Marie Presley filed for divorce from Michael Jackson, ending their 19-month marriage.
You Are Not Alone: Worksheet – Lyric Video

19^th
1994, John Lennon was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Paul McCartney giving a speech recalling his memories of their years together.
John Lennon – Working Class Hero: Worksheet – Lyric Video

20^th
1979, Queen played ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ for the first time, at the Stadthalle, Bremen, Germany.
Worksheet – Lyric Video

21^st
1969, Elvis Presley recorded ‘In The Ghetto’ at a late night session at American Studios, Memphis.
Lyric Video

Number Ones, 15^th January:

1954
UK Eddie Calvert-Oh, Mein Papa
US Eddie Fisher-Oh! My Pa-Pa (O Mein Papa)

1964
UK The Beatles-I Want To Hold Your Hand
US Bobby Vinton-There! I’ve Said It Again

1974
UK Slade-Merry Xmas Everybody
US Steve Miller Band-The Joker

1984
UK Paul McCartney-Pipes Of Peace
US Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson-Say Say Say

1994
UK Chaka Demus & Pliers-Twist And Shout (feat. Jack Radics and Taxi Gang)
US Mariah Carey-Hero

2004
UK Michael Andrews-Mad World (feat. Gary Jules)
US OutKast-Hey Ya!

2014
UK Pitbull-Timber (feat. Ke$ha)

US Eminem-The Monster (feat. Rihanna) – Speak Up video

2024
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100