This week:
22nd
1979, ‘Live Killers’, Queen’s first live album, was released in the UK.
We Will Rock You Worksheet – Lyric Video
23rd
1971, David performed at the second Glastonbury Festival at 5am, playing ten songs solo and with Mick Ronson.
Space Oddity: Worksheet – Lyric video
24th
1977, returning to his hotel after his concert in Madison, WI, Elvis Presley saw a fight between two men and a gas station attendant. He got out of his limo striking a karate pose, but they recognised him and forgot the fight, taking photographs instead.
All Shook Up Worksheet
If You’re Looking For Trouble
25th
Anniversary of the death of Michael Jackson (2009)
Six Michael Jackson and one Jackson 5 worksheet
Speak Up videos: Thriller – Beat It – ABC – Blame It On The Boogie
26th
1977, Elvis Presley played his final concert to 18,000 people in Indianapolis.
Are You Lonesome Tonight?: Worksheet – Karaoke Video
27th
1963, John Lennon and Paul McCartney finished writing ‘She Loves You’ at Paul’s home. His father said it was very nice but suggested they change the words to ‘yes, yes, yes’. They recorded the song four days later.
She Loves You Lyric Video – The Beatles – An integrated technical-cultural-linguistic experience in Modern Music History
28th
1983, David Bowie performed to 47,444 fans at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, on the Serious Moonlight tour, then the biggest concert ever in Scotland.
Let’s Dance Lyric video
”Heroes” Worksheet
Number Ones, 22nd June:
1960
UK The Everly Brothers – Cathy’s Clown
US The Everly Brothers – Cathy’s Clown
1970
UK Mungo Jerry-In The Summertime
US The Beatles-The Long And Winding Road – Worksheet
1980
UK Don McLean-Crying
US Lipps Inc.-Funkytown
1990
UK New Order-World In Motion
US Roxette-It Must Have Been Love
2000
UK Sonique-It Feels So Good
US Aaliyah-Try Again
2010
UK Shout For England-Shout (feat. Dizzee & James Corden)
US Katy Perry-California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg)
2020
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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