Weekly update: 12th – 18th May 2025

This week:
12^th
1960, on the day ABC broadcast Frank Sinatra’s Welcome Home Elvis, with a 41.5% share, Elvis Presley was at a karate demonstration in Los Angeles where he met his future instructor Ed Parker.
Love Me Tender lyric video
Are You Lonesome Tonight worksheet

13^th
1970, the film Let It Be was due to have its world premiere in New York City, but was held back until one week later for simultaneous screenings in London and Liverpool. None of The Beatles attended.
Lyric video
The Long And Winding Road worksheet

14^th
1984, President Ronald Reagan presented Michael Jackson with a Presidential Award for public service at a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, DC.
Beat It lyric video
Thriller worksheet

15^th
International Day of Families
Worksheet: Ode To My Family – The Cranberries
Lyric video

16th
1983, Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever was broadcast on NBC, recorded on March 25th, with an iconic performance of ‘Billie Jean’ featuring Michael Jackson’s first ever moonwalk.
Lyric video
The Michael Jackson Diary video presentation

17th
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
Worksheet: Telephone – Lady Gaga (featuring Beyoncé) – Lyric Video
Worksheet: Call Me – Blondie – Lyric Video

18^th
1976, Queen’s single ‘You’re My Best Friend’ was released in the UK.
Lyric video
Somebody To Love Worksheet

Number Ones, 12^th May:
1955
UK Perez Prado – Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White
US Perez Prado – Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White

1965
UK The Beatles-Ticket To Ride
US Herman’s Hermits – Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter

1975
UK Mud – Oh Boy
US Tony Orlando and Dawn – He Don’t Love You (Like I Love You)

1985
UK Paul Hardcastle-19
US Madonna-Crazy For You

1995
UK Tony Di Bart-The Real Thing
US Montell Jordan – This Is How We Do It

2005
UK Oxide & Neutrino Bound 4 Da Reload
US Gwen Stefani-Hollaback Girl

2015
UK OMI-Cheerleader – Worksheet
US Wiz Khalifa-See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth)

2025
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100

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