This week:
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
25th
2003, Michael Jackson was awarded the Key to the City of Las Vegas by the mayor at a ceremony at the Art Of Music Store.
You Are Not Alone Worksheet – Lyric Video
Number Ones, 19th October:
1960
UK Ricky Valance-Tell Laura I Love Her
US The Drifters-Save The Last Dance For Me
1970
UK Freda Payne-Band Of Gold
US The Jackson 5-I’ll Be There
1980
UK The Police-Don’t Stand So Close To Me
US Queen-Another One Bites The Dust
1990
UK Maria McKee-Show Me Heaven
US George Michael-Praying For Time
2000
UK All Saints-Black Coffee
US Christina Aguilera-Come On Over (All I Want is You)
2010
UK Cee Lo Green-Forget You
US Bruno Mars-Just The Way You Are (Amazing)
2020
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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