This week:
23rd
1971, David Bowie 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
29th
2002, as part of his role as Artistic Director of the Meltdown Festival at London’s Royal Festival Hall, David Bowie performed his 1977 Low album in its entirety.
“Heroes” Worksheet – Lyric Video
Number Ones, 23rd June:
1955
UK Eddie Calvert – Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
US Perez Prado – Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White
1965
UK Elvis Presley-Crying In The Chapel
US The Four Tops-I Can’t Help Myself
1975
UK Windsor Davies & Don Estelle – Whispering Grass
US Captain & Tennille-Love Will Keep Us Together
1985
UK The Crowd – You’ll Never Walk Alone
US Bryan Adams-Heaven
1995
UK Robson & Jerome – Unchained Melody
US Bryan Adams – Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman?
2005
UK Crazy Frog – Axel F
US Mariah Carey-We Belong Together
2015
UK Jason Derulo-Want To Want Me
US Wiz Khalifa-See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth)
2025
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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