This week:
15th
Anniversary of the death of Dolores O’Riordan (2018)
Four Cranberries worksheets
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Worksheet: Pride (In the Name of Love) / MLK – U2
Lyric Videos: Pride (In the Name of Love) – MLK
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
20th
1979, Queen played ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ for the first time, at the Stadthalle, Bremen, Germany.
Worksheet – Lyric Video
21st
1969, Elvis Presley recorded ‘In The Ghetto’ at a late night session at American Studios, Memphis.
Lyric Video
Number Ones, 15th January:
1954
UK Eddie Calvert-Oh, Mein Papa
US Eddie Fisher-Oh! My Pa-Pa (O Mein Papa)
1964
UK The Beatles-I Want To Hold Your Hand
US Bobby Vinton-There! I’ve Said It Again
1974
UK Slade-Merry Xmas Everybody
US Steve Miller Band-The Joker
1984
UK Paul McCartney-Pipes Of Peace
US Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson-Say Say Say
1994
UK Chaka Demus & Pliers-Twist And Shout (feat. Jack Radics and Taxi Gang)
US Mariah Carey-Hero
2004
UK Michael Andrews-Mad World (feat. Gary Jules)
US OutKast-Hey Ya!
2014
UK Pitbull-Timber (feat. Ke$ha)
US Eminem-The Monster (feat. Rihanna) – Speak Up video
2024
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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