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This week:
14th
1971, David Bowie met Andy Warhol at The Factory, his studio in New York. He played him a recording of ‘Andy Warhol’ which the artist hated, then performed a mime for a 15-minute screen test.
Lyric Video
15th
1972, Some Time In New York City, John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s double, part-live, album with the Plastic Ono Band, Elephant’s Memory and Invisible Strings, was released in the UK, over three months after the USA.
John Lennon-Sunday Bloody Sunday: Lyric Video
16th
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
I Need To Wake Up – Melissa Etheridge: Worksheet – Lyric Video
17th
1955, following repeated disagreements between Bob Neal and Colonel Tom Parker, the latter took full control of Elvis Presley’s business affairs.
Are You Lonesome Tonight?: Worksheet – Karaoke Video
18th
1976, Queen performed to over 160,000 fans at a free concert in Hyde Park, London.
Bohemian Rhapsody: Worksheet – Lyric Video
19th
1991, The Simpsons’ episode ‘Stark Raving Dad’, featuring Michael Jackson’s voice and his song ‘Happy Birthday Lisa’, was broadcast on Fox.
Michael Jackson-Happy Birthday Lisa Lyric Video (1977)
Hold My Hand: Worksheet
20th
1969, during a band meeting at Apple on Savile Row, John Lennon told Paul and Ringo he was leaving The Beatles. Manager Allen Klein persuaded him to keep it a secret for the moment.
Hello Goodbye: Worksheet – Lyric Video
Number Ones, 14th September:
1956
UK Doris Day-Que Sera Sera
US Elvis Presley – Hound Dog –worksheet
1966
UK The Beatles – Yellow Submarine – worksheet
US The Supremes – You Can’t Hurry Love
1976
UK ABBA – Dancing Queen
US KC & The Sunshine Band – (Shake Shake Shake) Shake Your Booty
1986
UK The Communards – Don’t Leave Me This Way
US Berlin-Take My Breath Away
1996
UK Peter Andre – Flava
US Los Del Rio – Macarena
2006
UK Justin Timberlake – SexyBack
US Justin Timberlake – SexyBack
2016
UK The Chainsmokers-Closer (feat. Halsey)
US The Chainsmokers-Closer (feat. Halsey)
2026
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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