This week:
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
3rd
1959, Elvis Presley’s father Vernon crashed his son’s BMW in Germany, leading to local newspapers reporting Elvis’ death.
All Shook Up: Worksheet – Lyric Video
4th
Pop Music Chart Day
Official UK Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
Number Ones, 29th December:
1955
UK Dickie Valentine – Christmas Alphabet
US Tennessee Ernie Ford – Sixteen Tons – Worksheet – Speak Up video
1965
UK The Beatles – Day Tripper
US The Dave Clark Five – Over and Over
1975
UK Queen-Bohemian Rhapsody – Worksheet – Speak Up video
US The Staple Singers – Let’s Do It Again
1985
UK Shakin’ Stevens – Merry Christmas Everyone
US Lionel Richie – Say You, Say Me
1995
UK Michael Jackson – Earth Song – Worksheet
US Mariah Carey & Boys II Men – One Sweet Day
2005
UK Nizlopi – JCB
US Chris Brown – Run It (feat. Juelz Santana)
2015
UK Justin Bieber – Love Yourself
US Adele – Hello – Worksheet
2025
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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