This week:
20th
1969, during a band meeting at Apple on Savile Row, John Lennon told Paul and Ringo he was leaving The Beatles. Manager Allen Klein persuaded him to keep it a secret for the moment.
Hello Goodbye: Worksheet – Lyric Video
21st
International Day of Peace
Imagine – John Lennon: Worksheet – Lyric Video
22nd
1956, Elvis Presley began shooting his first movie, initially titled The Reno Brothers but renamed Love Me Tender when the single became the first ever to have over one million advance sales.
Lyric Video
23rd
2014, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel declared this David Bowie Day on the occasion of the opening of the Victoria & Albert record-breaking David Bowie Is touring career retrospective at the Museum Of Contemporary Art.
“Heroes”: Worksheet – Lyric Video
24th
1987, Michael Jackson paid a surprise visit to the Fukusaka Police Station in Tokyo, to thank the officers for the security at the opening 3 shows of the Bad World Tour earlier in the month.
Heal The World: Worksheet – Lyric Video
25th
1982, Queen played two songs on NBC’s ‘Saturday Night Live’, New York, U.S.A.
Under Pressure: Lyric Video
26th
European Day of Languages
Worksheet: English Is Crazy – Pete Seeger
Speak Up video: On The Floor – Jennifer Lopez
Number Ones, 20th September:
1961
UK John Leyton-Johnny, Remember Me
US Bobby Vee-Take Good Care of My Baby
1971
UK The Tams-Hey Girl Don’t Bother Me
US Donny Osmond-Go Away Little Girl
1981
UK Adam & The Ants-Prince Charming
US Diana Ross-Endless Love (with Lionel Richie)
1991
UK Bryan Adams-Everything I Do (I Do It For You)
US Paula Abdul-The Promise Of A New Day
2001
UK Bob the Builder-Mambo No.5
US Jennifer Lopez-I’m Real
2011
UK Pixie Lott-All About Tonight
US Adele-Someone Like You – Worksheet
2021
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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