Weekly update: 23rd – 29th November 2020

This week:

23rd
1976, rock and roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis was arrested outside Graceland where he came for the second night waving a gun and demanding to see Elvis Presley. The King watched the scene from inside on security monitors.
Elvis Presley – All Shook Up: Worksheet

Jerry Lee Lewis-Great Balls Of Fire: Lyric Video

24th
Anniversary of the death of Freddie Mercury (1991)
Ten Queen Worksheets
Speak Up videos:
Another One Bites The Dust
Bohemian Rhapsody
We Are The Champions
We Will Rock You
Freddie Mercury

Speak Up magazine: Freddie MercuryWe Are The Champions

25th
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Worksheets:
Behind The Wall – Tracy Chapman
Luka – Suzanne Vega

26th
1991, Michael Jackson released his eighth solo album Dangerous. It debuted at Number One in the UK after just three days.
Heal The World: Worksheet
Dangerous album: Lyric Videos

27th
1967, the Beatles’ album Magical Mystery Tour and the single ‘Hello Goodbye’ were released in the US. Both topped the charts.
Hello Goodbye: Worksheet Lyric Video Speak Up Video

28th
Thanksgiving Day (USA)
Alanis Morissette-Thank You: Lyric Video

29th
Anniversary of the death of George Harrison (2001)
Worksheets:
Twenty Beatles Worksheets (including Here Comes The Sun)
George Harrison – My Sweet Lord

Number Ones, 23rd November:
1960
UK Elvis Presley-It’s Now Or Never
US Maurice Williams And The Zodiacs-Stay

1970
UK Jimi Hendrix-Voodoo Chile
US The Partridge Family -I Think I Love You

1980
UK Blondie-The Tide Is High
US Kenny Rogers-Lady

1990
UK The Righteous Brothers-Unchained Melody
US Mariah Carey-Love Takes Time

2000
UK A1-Same Old Brand New You
US Destiny’s Child-Independent Women

2010
UK Rihanna-Only Girl (In The World)
US Rihanna-What’s My Name (feat. Drake)

2020
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100

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