This week:
11th
1963, ‘Please Please Me’, The Beatles’ second single, was released in the UK. It reached Number One on some charts, but only Number 2 on the official Record Retailer chart.
Worksheet – Lyric Video
12th
Anniversary of the 2010 Haiti earthquake
Everybody Hurts (Helping Haiti): Worksheet – Lyric Video
13th
1956, Elvis Presley gave a 10-minute surprise performance at the Father’s Night show at Humes, his old high school, Memphis.
All Shook Up: Worksheet – Lyric Video
14th
1991, Queen’s single ‘Innuendo’ was released in the UK.
Full Innuendo album: Lyric Videos
15th
Anniversary of the death of Dolores O’Riordan (2018)
Four Cranberries worksheets
16th
1984, Michael Jackson won a record eight trophies at the American Music Awards, arriving at the ceremony with actress Brooke Shields.
Thriller: Worksheet – Lyric Video – Speak Up Video
17th
1996, David Bowie was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by David Byrne. His induction was accepted by Madonna on his behalf.
“Heroes”: Worksheet – Lyric Video – Speak Up video
Number Ones, 11th January:
1961
UK Cliff Richard & The Shadows-I Love You
US Bert Kaempfert-Wonderland By Night
1971
UK Clive Dunn-Grandad
US George Harrison-My Sweet Lord – Worksheet
1981
UK John Lennon-Imagine – Worksheet
US John Lennon-(Just Like) Starting Over
1991
UK Iron Maiden-Bring Your Daughter… To The Slaughter
US Madonna-Justify My Love
2001
UK Bob The Builder-Can We Fix It
US Destiny’s Child-Independent Women
2011
UK Matt Cardle-When We Collide
US Bruno Mars-Grenade
2021
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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