This week:
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
30th
1964, ‘Love Me Do’ became The Beatles’ fourth US Number One, remaining at the top for one week.
An integrated technical-cultural-linguistic experience in Modern Music History – Love Me Do Lyric video
Number Ones, 24th June:
1954
UK Doris Day-Secret Love
US Kitty Kallen-Little Things Mean A Lot
1964
UK Cilla Black-You’re My World
US The Dixie Cups-Chapel of Love
1974
UK Gary Glitter-Always Yours
US Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods-Billy, Don’t Be A Hero
1984
UK Frankie Goes To Hollywood-Two Tribes
US Duran Duran-The Reflex
1994
UK Wet Wet Wet-Love Is All Around
US All-4-One-I Swear
2004
UK Mario Winans-I Don’t Wanna Know (feat. Enya & P.Diddy)
US Usher-Burn
2014
UK Ella Henderson-Ghost
US Iggy Azalea-Fancy (feat. Charli XCX)
2024
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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