This week:
25th
1969, David Bowie performed a Maltese song with his English lyrics and ‘When I Live My Dream’ at Malta’s International Song Festival, winning second place. He also played an impromptu show for crew of the USS Saratoga at the port of Valletta.
When I Live My Dream Lyric Video
26th
1967, The Beatles chartered a yacht to visit the Greek island they hoped to buy.
Here Comes The Sun Worksheet – Lyric Video
27th
1986, Queen played at Budapest’s Nepstadion, Hungary, becoming the first western act since Louis Armstrong in 1964 to perform in Eastern Europe. The concert was released on CD and DVD in 2012.
We Will Rock You Worksheet – Lyric Video
28th
1968, war photographer Don McCullin shot The Beatles in seven different London locations on what became known as The Mad Day Out.
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-DaWorksheet – Lyric video
29th
1963, a Monday, David Bowie spent the day at Nevin D Hirst Advertising in New Bond Street, London, in his short-lived career as a junior visualiser/paste up artist, his only 9-to-5 job. He later said he “loathed it”.
Dolly Parton – 9 To 5 Worksheet – Lyric video
30th
International Day of Friendship
Worksheets:
You’ve Got A Friend – Carole King
That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne Warwick & Friends
With A Little Help From My Friends – The Beatles
Wannabe – The Spice Girls
Skeleton Song –Kate Nash
31st
1969, Elvis Presley returned to live performance after nine years with a 29-day, 56-show sold-out residency at Las Vegas’ newly opened International Hotel.
Full concert
Number Ones, 25th July:
1962
UK Ray Charles-I Can’t Stop Loving You
US Bobby Vinton-Roses Are Red (My Love)
1972
UK Donny Osmond-Puppy Love
US Bill Withers-Lean On Me
1982
UK Irene Cara-Fame – Worksheet
US Survivor-Eye Of The Tiger
1992
UK Jimmy Nail-Ain’t No Doubt
US Sir Mix-A-Lot-Baby Got Back
2002
UK Gareth Gates-Anyone Of Us (Stupid Mistake)
US Nelly-Hot In Herre
2012
UK Florence + The Machine-Spectrum (Say My Name)(Calvin Harris Remix)
US Carly Rae Jepsen-Call Me Maybe – Worksheet
2022
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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