This week:
7th
1971, Michael Jackson’s first solo single ‘Got To Be There’ was released, exactly two years after The Jackson 5 released ‘I Want You Back’ , their first Motown single and their first Number One.
Lyric Videos: ‘Got To Be There’ – ‘I Want You Back’
8th
1975, Elvis Presley and five friends flew in his new Lockheed JetStar for the first time, on a one-hour flight with personal pilot Milo High.
Hound Dog: Worksheet – Lyric Video
9th
1940, John Winston Lennon was born at 6:30 am at the Liverpool Maternity Hospital, to Julia and Alfred Lennon.
Working Class Hero: Worksheet – Lyric Video
10th
World Mental Health Day
Worksheets:
Lost & Found – Eve 6
Blood Makes Noise – Suzanne Vega
World Homeless Day
Worksheet: Another Day In Paradise – Phil Collins
11th
1971, John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ single was released in the USA, and went on to peak at Number 3 in the Billboard Hot 100.
Worksheet – Lyric Video
12th
1965, recording sessions for The Beatles’ Rubber Soul began at Abbey road with the band working on ‘Run For Your Life’ and ‘Norwegian Wood’.
Revolver Lyric Videos
13th
1989, Michael Jackson signed a $28 million sponsorship deal with sportswear L.A. Gear.
Thriller Worksheet – Lyric Video
Number Ones, 7th October:
1954
UK Frank Sinatra-Three Coins In The Fountain
US Rosemary Clooney-Hey There
1964
UK Herman’s Hermits-I’m Into Something Good
US Roy Orbison-Oh, Pretty Woman – Worksheet – Speak Up video
1974
UK Carl Douglas-Kung Fu Fighting
US Olivia Newton-John-I Honestly Love You
1984
UK Stevie Wonder-I Just Called To Say I Love You – Worksheet
US Prince-Let’s Go Crazy
1994
UK Whigfield-Saturday Night
US Boyz II Men-I’ll Make Love To You
2004
UK Eric Prydz-Call On Me
US Ciara-Goodies (feat. Petey Pablo)
2014
UK Jessie J-Bang Bang (feat. Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj)
US Meghan Trainor-All About That Bass
2024
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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