This week:
28th
1985, Michael Jackson unveiled a waxwork of himself at Madam Tussauds, London.
Thriller: Worksheet – Lyric Video – Speak Up Video
29th
1974, David Bowie and Geoff MacCormack took the ferry to France, then sailed from Cannes to New York on 3rd April. Bowie would never live in Britain again, subsequently residing in Los Angeles, Berlin, Switzerland, Sydney, Mustique and New York.
Rod Stewart-Sailing: Lyric Video
30th
1967, the photoshoot for The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band took place in Chelsea, directed by Peter Blake. The Beatles returned to Abbey Road for a late-night recording session, from 11pm until 7.30am.
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band: Worksheet – Full Album Lyric Videos
31st
1984, the video The Making of Michael Jackson’s Thriller, released the previous day, became the biggest-selling home music video ever.
Thriller: Worksheet – Lyric Video – Speak Up Video
1st
April Fool’s Day
Speak Up video: Ghoti
2nd
1984, the Queen single ‘I Want To Break Free’ was released in the UK.
Lyric Video
3rd
1960, Elvis Presley rented a bus to travel from Memphis to Nashville where he recorded 12 songs in an all-night session, including ‘Fever’, ‘It’s Now Or Never’ and, on Col. Parker’s request for his wife, ‘Are You Lonesome Tonight?’
Are You Lonesome Tonight?: Worksheet – Karaoke Video
Number Ones, 28th March:
1962
UK The Shadows – Foot Tapper
US Bruce Channel-Hey! Baby
1972
UK Harry Nilsson-Without You
US America-A Horse With No Name
1982
UK Tight Fit-The Lion Sleeps Tonight
US Joan Jett & The Blackhearts-I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll
1992
UK Shakespears Sister – Stay
US Vanessa Williams-Save The Best For Last
2002
UK Will Young-Anything Is Possible
US Jennifer Lopez-Ain’t It Funny (feat. Ja Rule)
2012
UK Gotye-Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra) – Worksheet
US fun.-We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monàe) – Worksheet – Speak Up video
2022
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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