This week:
29th
International Day Against Nuclear Tests
The Unforgettable Fire – U2: Worksheet – Lyric Video
30th
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
Worksheet: They Dance Alone (Cueca Solo) – Sting / Mothers Of The Disappeared – U2
Lyric Videos: They Dance Alone (Cueca Solo) – Sting / Mothers Of The Disappeared – U2
Anniversary of the Italian release of the film Grease (1978)
Worksheets: Summer Nights – Grease
Speak Up video
Lyric Videos for The Original Soundtrack
31st
1987, Bad, Michael Jackson’s seventh solo album, was released. The 18-minute video for the title track , directed by Martin Scorsese, also premiered on CBS TV.
Full album: Lyric Videos
1st
2016, Queen guitarist Brian May unveiled a Heritage Blue plaque at Freddie Mercury’s former home in Feltham, West London.
Queen – Let Me Live: Worksheet – Lyric Video
2nd – 5th
Anniversary of the Great Fire of London (1666)
Worksheets:
London Calling – The Clash
LDN – Lily Allen
Tune Into London
3rd
1968, Eric Clapton joined The Beatles at Abbey Road Studios to record his lead guitar part on ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’.
Karaoke Video
4th
Anniversary of the surrender of Apache chief Geronimo U.S. government troops (1886)
Geronimo – Sheppard: Worksheet – Lyric Video – Speak Up video
Number Ones, 29th August:
1962
UK Frank Ifield-I Remember You
US Little Eva-The Loco-motion
1972
UK Alice Cooper-School’s Out
US Looking Glass-Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)
1982
UK Dexy’s Midnight Runners-Come On Eileen
US Survivor-Eye Of The Tiger
1992
UK Snap!-Rhythm Is A Dancer
US Boyz II Men-End Of The Road
2002
UK Sugababes-Round Round
US Nelly-Dilemma (featuring Kelly Rowland)
2012
UK Rita Ora-How We Do (Party)
US Flo Rida-Whistle
2022
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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