This week:
27th
1975, Queen had their first Number One album when ‘A Night At The Opera’ topped the charts 1 in the U.K., remaining there for 2 weeks.
Bohemian Rhapsody: Worksheet
A Night At the Opera: Lyric Videos
28th
1967, David Bowie made his theatrical debut in Lindsay Kemp’s mime Pierrot in Turquoise, performing five songs in the role of Cloud, at Oxford New Theatre.
Space Oddity: Worksheet – Lyric Video
29th
1966, returning to Abbey Road after a week’s break, The Beatles began working on an untitled track which would become ‘Penny Lane’.
Penny Lane: Worksheet – Lyric Video
30th
2006, Michael Jackson made a short speech at the funeral of James Brown in Augusta, Georgia.
You Are Not Alone: Worksheet – Lyric Video
31st
New Year’s Eve
Celebration – Kool & The Gang: Worksheet – Lyric Video
1st
Anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1818)
Monster Mash: Worksheet – Lyric Video
The Monster – Eminem: Lyric Video – Speak Up video
2nd
1969, the Beatles’ Get Back/Let It Be sessions began with rehearsals at Twickenham Film Studios with a film crew recording in preparation for a planned live television show.
I’ve Got A Feeling: Worksheet – Lyric Video
Number Ones, 27th December:
1961
UK Frankie Vaughan – Tower of Strength
US The Tokens-The Lion Sleeps Tonight – Worksheet
1971
UK Benny Hill-Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)
US Melanie-Brand New Key
1981
UK Human League-Don’t You Want Me
US Olivia Newton-John-Physical
1991
UK Queen-Bohemian Rhapsody – Worksheet
US Michael Jackson-Black Or White
2001
UK Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman-Somethin’ Stupid
US Nickelback-How You Remind Me
2011
UK Little Mix-Cannonball
US Rihanna-We Found Love (feat. Calvin Harris)
2021
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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