This week:
6th
1970, ‘Let It Be’, The Beatles’ final UK single, was released, reaching Number 2. Issued in the US five days later it became the then-highest ever debut in the US Billboard Hot 100, at No. 6, reaching No. 1 for two weeks.
Lyric Video
7th
1985, the supergroup USA for Africa charity single ‘We Are The World’ was released. Written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and produced by Quincy Jones, it raised over $75 million to fight poverty in Africa and won four Grammy Awards.
Lyric Video
8th
International Woman’s Day
Woman – John Lennon: Worksheet – Lyric Video
Just Because I’m A Woman – Dolly Parton: Worksheet– Lyric Video
9th
1997, David Bowie held a ‘50th Birthday Bash’ in Madison Square Garden, New York, performing with guests including Lou Reed, Robert Smith and Billy Corgan.
“Heroes”: Worksheet – Lyric Video – Speak Up video
10th
2007, Michael Jackson visited 3,000 US troops and their families at Camp Zama, Tokyo, Japan.
You Are Not Alone: Worksheet – Lyric Video
11th
National Singles Day
Greatest Love Of All – Whitney Houston: Worksheet – Lyric Video
12th
1969, Paul McCartney married Linda Eastman at Marylebone Register Office, London. The other Beatles were not present.
The Beatles – Till There Was You: Worksheet – Lyric Video
Number Ones, 6th March:
1963
UK Frank Ifield-The Wayward Wind
US The Four Seasons-Walk Like A Man
1973
UK Slade-Cum On Feel The Noize
US Roberta Flack-Killing Me Softly With His Song
1983
UK Michael Jackson-Billie Jean
US Michael Jackson-Billie Jean
1993
UK 2 Unlimited-No Limit
US Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle-A Whole New World
2003
UK t.A.T.u.-All The Things She Said
US Jennifer Lopez-All I Have (feat. LL Cool J)
2013
UK One Direction-One Way Or Another (Teenage Kicks)
US Baauer-Harlem Shake
2023
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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