This week:
3rd
1957, Elvis Presley spent the day at Radio Recorders studio, Hollywood, working on the soundtrack for Jailhouse Rock, his third film.
Jailhouse Rock: Lyric Video
4th
International Firefighters’ Day
Into The Fire – Bruce Springsteen Lyric video – Worksheet
5th
1969, The Beatles completed the recording of ‘Something’, on the first of four days recording at Olympic Sound Studios, London.
Lyric video
The Beatles – An integrated technical-cultural-linguistic experience in Modern Music History worksheet
6th
1986, Michael Jackson entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest endorsement agreement in history, when he signed a deal with Pepsi-Cola for $15 million.
Billie Jean lyric video
Thriller worksheet
7th
1979, After Queen’s tour of Japan Freddie Mercury flew to Bali, Indonesia, for a holiday.
Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen Lyric video – Worksheet – Tune Dance
8th
1999, David Bowie was awarded an honorary doctorate by Boston’s Berklee College of Music and delivered the commencement address to graduates at the 4,000-seater Hynes Convention Center.
“Heroes” Lyric video – Worksheet – Tune show
9th
1965, Colonel Tom Parker produced a special Mother’s Day radio show broadcast across the country, with the aim of promoting Elvis’ songs and commemorating his mother Gladys. He repeated the endeavour the following year.
Love Me Tender lyric video
Always On My Mind Worksheet
Number Ones, 3rd May:
1961
UK Elvis Presley-Wooden Heart
US Del Shannon-Runaway
1971
UK Dave & Ansell Collins – Double Barrel
US Three Dog Night-Joy To The World
1981
UK Bucks Fizz-Making Your Mind Up
US Sheena Easton-Morning Train (Nine To Five)
1991
UK Chesney Hawkes-The One And Only
US Amy Grant-Baby Baby
2001
UK Destiny’s Child-Survivor
US Janet Jackson-All For You
2011
UK LMFAO-Party Rock Anthem
US Rihanna-S&M (feat. Britney Spears)
2021
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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