This week:
2nd
1973, David Bowie arrived in Rome on an overnight train from Paris for a five-day break with wife Angie and son Zowie.
Calvin Harris – Summer: Worksheet – Lyric Video
3rd
International Beer Day
The Piano Has Been Drinking (Not Me) – Tom Waits: Worksheet – Lyric Video
4th
Playday (UK)
Worksheet: Kentucky Avenue – Tom Waits
Games/Activities
5th
1966, Revolver, The Beatles’ seventh album, was released in the UK, the same day as the double A-side single ‘Eleanor Rigby’/‘Yellow Submarine’. Both became UK Number Ones.
Yellow Submarine: Worksheet
Revolver: Full Album Lyric videos
6th & 9th
Anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (1945)
The Unforgettable Fire – U2: Worksheet – Lyric Video
7th
1957, The pre-Beatles Quarrymen (without Paul, at a Scout summer camp) performed at Liverpool’s The Cavern, then a jazz club. The band played ‘Hound Dog’ and ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ before being sent a note from management saying “Cut out the bloody rock!”
Hound Dog: Worksheet – Lyric Video
8th
World Cat Day
The Cat Came Back – Fred Penner: Worksheet – Lyric Video
Number Ones, 2nd August:
1961
UK The Everly Brothers-Temptation
US Bobby Lewis-Tossin’ And Turnin’
1971
UK T.Rex-Get It On
US James Taylor-You’ve Got A Friend – Worksheet
1981
UK Shakin’ Stevens – Green Door
US Rick Springfield-Jessie’s Girl
1991
UK Bryan Adams-Everything I Do (I Do It For You)
US Bryan Adams-Everything I Do (I Do It For You)
2001
UK Robbie Williams-Eternity
US Usher-U Remind Me
2011
UK The Wanted-Glad You Came
US LMFAO-Party Rock Anthem (feat. Lauren Bennett & Goonrock)
2021
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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