This week:
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
1967, The Daily Mail published stories about the death of Guinness heir Tara Browne and the state of the roads in Blackburn. The Beatles began recording ‘A Day In The Life’ two days later.
A Day In The Life: Worksheet – Lyric Video
18th
1996, Lisa Marie Presley filed for divorce from Michael Jackson, ending their 19-month marriage.
You Are Not Alone: Worksheet – Lyric Video
19th
1994, John Lennon was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Paul McCartney giving a speech recalling his memories of their years together.
John Lennon – Working Class Hero: Worksheet – Lyric Video
Number Ones, 13th January:
1955
UK Dickie Valentine with The Stargazers-The Finger of Suspicion
US The Chordettes-Mr Sandman
1965
UK The Beatles-I Feel Fine
US The Beatles-I Feel Fine
1975
UK Mud-Lonely This Christmas
US Elton John-Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
1985
US Band Aid-Do They Know It’s Christmas?– Worksheet
US Madonna-Like A Virgin
1995
UK East 17-Stay Another Day
US Boyz II Men-On Bended Knee
2005
UK Steve Brookstein-Against All Odds
US Mario-Let Me Love You
2015
UK Mark Ronson-Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars)
US Taylor Swift-Blank Space
2025
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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