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This week:
19th
2001, recording of Michael Jackson’s ‘What More Can I Give’ was completed, featuring Beyoncé, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Shakira and others, and inspired by the 9/11 attacks.
Lyric Video
20th
2001, David Bowie opened the Concert for New York City 9/11 benefit show at Madison Square Garden with a minimalist cover of Simon and Garfunkel’s ‘America’ sitting cross-legged and playing a basic electric keyboard.
Lyric Video
“Heroes” Worksheet
21st
2003, Nelson Mandela launched the 46664 campaign to fight AIDS in Africa with the song ‘Amandla’ performed by Queen with Anastacia.
Nelson Mandela – 46664 (That’s My Number) Worksheet
22nd
1968, Elvis Presley began filming The Trouble With Girls, his 30th film, and worked on the soundtrack for Charro!, his 29th.
Always On My Mind: Worksheet – Lyric Video
23rd
2010, Yoko Ono unveiled a plaque at London’s 34 Montagu Square, Marylebone, the first home she and John Lennon shared, for five months in 1968. Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and Jimi Hendrix had also lived at the basement and ground-floor flat.
Michael Bublé-Home: Worksheet – Lyric Video
24th
1969, Paul McCartney gave an interview to the BBC from his farm in Scotland to deny the ‘Paul Is Dead’ rumours which claimed The Beatles had replaced him following his death in a car crash.
Paperback Writer: Worksheet – Lyric Video
25th
2003, Michael Jackson was awarded the Key to the City of Las Vegas by the mayor at a ceremony at the Art Of Music Store.
You Are Not Alone Worksheet – Lyric Video
Number Ones, 19th October:
1956
UK Frankie Lane – A Woman In Love
US Elvis Presley – Don’t Be Cruel
1966
UK Jim Reeves – Distant Drums
US Four Tops – Reach Out (I’ll Be There)
1976
UK Pussycat – Mississippi
US Rick Dees & His Cast of Idiots – Disco Duck
1986
UK Nick Berry – Every Loser Wins
US Janet Jackson – When I Think Of You
1996
UK Boyzone – Words
US Los Del Rio – Macarena
2006
UK Razorlight – America
US Justin Timberlake – SexyBack
2016
UK James Arthur – Say You Won’t Let Go
US The Chainsmokers-Closer (feat. Halsey)
2026
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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