Weekly update: 22nd – 28th November 2021

This week:

22^nd
1983, Queen fan club members receive an invite to participate in the video for ‘Radio Ga Ga‘, to be filmed at Shepperton Studios, Surrey, U.K., the next day.
Radio Ga Ga: Worksheet – Lyric Video

23^rd
1976, rock and roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis was arrested outside Graceland where he came for the second night waving a gun and demanding to see Elvis Presley. The King watched the scene from inside on security monitors.
Elvis Presley – All Shook Up: Worksheet
Jerry Lee Lewis-Great Balls Of Fire: Lyric Video

24^th
Anniversary of the death of Freddie Mercury (1991)
Ten Queen Worksheets
Speak Up videos:
Another One Bites The Dust
Bohemian Rhapsody
We Are The Champions
We Will Rock You
Freddie Mercury
Speak Up magazine: Freddie Mercury – We Are The Champions

25^th
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Worksheets:
Behind The Wall – Tracy Chapman
Luka – Suzanne Vega

Thanksgiving Day (USA)
Alanis Morissette-Thank You: Lyric Video

26^th
1991, Michael Jackson released his eighth solo album Dangerous. It debuted at Number One in the UK after just three days.
Heal The World: Worksheet
Dangerous album: Lyric Videos

27^th
1967, the Beatles’ album Magical Mystery Tour and the single ‘Hello Goodbye’ were released in the US. Both topped the charts.
Hello Goodbye: Worksheet – Lyric Video – Speak Up Video

28^th
1974, John Lennon joined Elton John onstage in New York’s Madison Square Garden for three songs.
Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds: Worksheet – Lyric Video

Number Ones, 22^nd November:

1961
UK Elvis Presley-(Marie’s The Name Of) His Latest Flame
US Jimmy Dean-Big Bad John

1971
UK Slade – Coz I Luv You
US Isaac Hayes – Theme From Shaft

1981
UK Queen & David Bowie-Under Pressure
US Olivia Newton-John-Physical

1991
UK Vic Reeves & The Wonder Stuff-Dizzy
US Prince & The New Power Generation – Cream

2001
UK Westlife-Queen Of My Heart
US Mary J. Blige-Family Affair

2011
UK Rihanna-We Found Love (feat. Calvin Harris)
US Rihanna-We Found Love (feat. Calvin Harris)

2021
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100

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