This week:
15th
1993, ‘Jump They Say’ about David’s half-brother Terry, was released, proceeds going to a charity run by Arsenio Hall. Bowie’s first solo album in six years, Black Tie White Noise, co-produced by Nile Rodgers, came out three weeks later.
Full album: Lyric Videos
16th
1971, The Beatles’ Let It Be won a Grammy for Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture. Paul, with Linda, collected the award from John Wayne, saying just “Thank you”.
Full album: Lyric Videos
17th
St. Patrick’s Day
Ireland worksheets
Irish Karaoke
Tune Into Ireland
Speak Up videos:
Rattlin’ Bog
The Great Song of Indifference – Bob Geldof
18th
Global Recycling Day
The 3 R’s (The Magic Number) – Jack Johnson: Worksheet – Lyric Video
19th
Father’s Day (Italy)
Worksheets:
Welcome To The Black Parade – My Chemical Romance / Father And Son – Cat Stevens /Father & Friend – Alain Clark / Sometimes You Can’t Make It On Your Own – U2
Father & Friend – Alain Clark
Speak Up Video: Father & Son
20th
International Day of Happiness
Happy – Pharrell Williams: Worksheet – Lyric Video – Speak Up Video
21st
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Worksheets:
Pride (In the Name of Love) / MLK – U2
Across The Lines – Tracy Chapman
Number Ones,15th March:
1961
UK The Everly Brothers-Walk Right Back
US Chubby Checker-Pony Time
1971
UK Mungo Jerry-Baby Jump
US The Osmonds-One Bad Apple
1981
UK Roxy Music-Jealous Guy
US Dolly Parton-9 To 5 – Worksheet
1991
UK The Clash-Should I Stay Or Should I Go
US Mariah Carey-Someday
2001
UK Shaggy-It Wasn’t Me
US Joe-Stutter (feat. Mystikal)
2011
UK Adele-Someone Like You – Worksheet
US Lady Gaga-Born This Way
2021
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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