Weekly update: 7th – 13th March 2022

This week:

7^th
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

8^th
International Woman’s Day
Woman – John Lennon: Worksheet – Lyric Video
Just Because I’m A Woman – Dolly Parton: Worksheet– Lyric Video

9^th
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

10^th
2007, Michael Jackson visited 3,000 US troops and their families at Camp Zama, Tokyo, Japan.
You Are Not Alone: Worksheet – Lyric Video

11^th
National Singles Day
Greatest Love Of All – Whitney Houston: Worksheet – Lyric Video

12^th
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

13^th
Jewel Day
Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend – Marilyn Monroe: Worksheet – Lyric Video

Number Ones, 7^th March:
1962
UK Elvis Presley-Can’t Help Falling In Love
US Gene Chandler-Duke Of Earl

1972
UK Chicory Tip – Son Of My Father
US Harry Nilsson-Without You

1982
UK Tight Fit-The Lion Sleeps Tonight – Worksheet
US The J. Geils Band-Centerfold

1992
UK Shakespears Sister – Stay
US Mr. Big-To Be With You

2002
UK Westlife-World Of Our Own
US Ja Rule-Always On Time (feat. Ashanti)

2012
UK Gotye-Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra) – Worksheet
US Katy Perry-Part Of Me

2022
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100