This week:
18th
1957, Paul McCartney joined John Lennon’s band The Quarrymen as lead guitarist appearing onstage for the first time at the New Clubmoor Hall, Liverpool.
The Quarrymen (The Beatles)-In Spite Of All The Danger Lyric Video
With A Little Help From My Friends Worksheet
19th
2001, recording of Michael Jackson’s ‘What More Can I Give’ was completed, featuring Beyoncé, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Shakira and others, and inspired by the 9/11 attacks.
Lyric Video
20th
2001, David Bowie opened the Concert for New York City 9/11 benefit show at Madison Square Garden with a minimalist cover of Simon and Garfunkel’s ‘America’ sitting cross-legged and playing a basic electric keyboard.
Lyric Video
“Heroes” Worksheet
21st
2003, Nelson Mandela launched the 46664 campaign to fight AIDS in Africa with the song ‘Amandla’ performed by Queen with Anastacia.
Nelson Mandela – 46664 (That’s My Number) Worksheet
22nd
1968, Elvis Presley began filming The Trouble With Girls, his 30th film, and worked on the soundtrack for Charro!, his 29th.
Always On My Mind: Worksheet – Lyric Video
23rd
2010, Yoko Ono unveiled a plaque at London’s 34 Montagu Square, Marylebone, the first home she and John Lennon shared, for five months in 1968. Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and Jimi Hendrix had also lived at the basement and ground-floor flat.
Michael Bublé-Home: Worksheet – Lyric Video
24th
1969, Paul McCartney gave an interview to the BBC from his farm in Scotland to deny the ‘Paul Is Dead’ rumours which claimed The Beatles had replaced him following his death in a car crash.
Paperback Writer: Worksheet – Lyric Video
Number Ones, 18th October:
1961
UK The Highwaymen-Michael
US Ray Charles-Hit The Road Jack
1971
UK Rod Stewart-Maggie May
US Rod Stewart-Maggie May
1981
UK Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin-It’s My Party
US Christopher Cross-Authur’s Theme
1991
UK Bryan Adams-Everything I Do (I Do It For You)
US Mariah Carey-Emotions
2001
UK Kylie Minogue-Can’t Get You Out Of My Head
US Alicia Keys-Fallin’
2011
UK Rihanna-We Found Love (feat. Calvin Harris)
US Adele-Someone Like You – Worksheet
2021
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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