This week:
1st
Anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1818)
Monster Mash: Worksheet – Lyric Video
The Monster – Eminem: Lyric Video – Speak Up video
2nd
1969, the Beatles’ Get Back/Let It Be sessions began with rehearsals at Twickenham Film Studios with a film crew recording in preparation for a planned live television show.
I’ve Got A Feeling: Worksheet – Lyric Video
3rd
1959, Elvis Presley’s father Vernon crashed his son’s BMW in Germany, leading to local newspapers reporting Elvis’ death.
All Shook Up: Worksheet – Lyric Video
4th
Pop Music Chart Day
Sing along with this week’s UK Top 10 on Speak Up
5th
1992, Reverend Jesse Jackson presented Michael Jackson with a Lifetime Achievement award from the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters, in Washington, DC. Stevie Wonder, Muhammad Ali and Spike Lee were guests at the ceremony.
Thriller: Worksheet – Lyric Video – Speak Up Video
6th
1967, Paul McCartney’s soundtrack to the film The Family Way, the first solo Beatle album, was released. It did not chart but won an Ivor Novello Award.
The Beatles – She’s Leaving Home: Worksheet – Lyric Video
7th
2016, Queen’s guitarist Brian May unveiled a plaque in Cirencester in memory of drummer Cozy Powell.
Queen – We Will Rock You: Worksheet – Lyric Video – Speak Up Video
Number Ones, 1st January:
1954
UK David Whitfield-Answer Me
US Tony Bennett-Rags To Riches
1964
UK The Beatles-I Want To Hold Your Hand
US The Singing Nun-Dominique
1974
UK Slade-Merry Xmas Everybody
US Jim Croce-Time In A Bottle
1984
UK The Flying Pickets-Only You
US Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson-Say Say Say
1994
UK Mr Blobby-Mr Blobby
US Mariah Carey-Hero
2004
UK Michael Andrews-Mad World (feat. Gary Jules)
US OutKast-Hey Ya!
2014
UK Sam Bailey-Skyscraper
US Eminem-The Monster (feat. Rihanna)
2024
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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