This week:
6th
1986, Michael Jackson entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest endorsement agreement in history, when he signed a deal with Pepsi-Cola for $15 million.
Billie Jean lyric video
Thriller worksheet
7th
1979, After Queen’s tour of Japan Freddie Mercury flew to Bali, Indonesia, for a holiday.
Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen Lyric video – Worksheet – Tune Dance
8th
1999, David Bowie was awarded an honorary doctorate by Boston’s Berklee College of Music and delivered the commencement address to graduates at the 4,000-seater Hynes Convention Center.
“Heroes” Lyric video – Worksheet – Tune show
9th
1965, Colonel Tom Parker produced a special Mother’s Day radio show broadcast across the country, with the aim of promoting Elvis’ songs and commemorating his mother Gladys. He repeated the endeavour the following year.
Love Me Tender lyric video
Always On My Mind Worksheet
10th
1970, David Bowie was awarded an Ivor Novello Award for Best Original Song for ‘Space Oddity’, performing the song during the live worldwide broadcast.
Worksheet – Lyric video
11th
1976, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ won an Ivor Novello Award for Best Selling British Record.
Lyric video
Worksheet
12th
1960, on the day ABC broadcast Frank Sinatra’s Welcome Home Elvis, with a 41.5% share, Elvis Presley was at a karate demonstration in Los Angeles where he met his future instructor Ed Parker.
Love Me Tender lyric video
Are You Lonesome Tonight worksheet
Number Ones, 6th May:
1954
UK The Stargazers – I See The Moon
US Perry Como-Wanted
1964
UK Peter and Gordon-A World Without Love
US The Beatles-Can’t Buy Me Love
1974
UK ABBA-Waterloo – Worksheet – Speak Up video
1984
UK Duran Duran-The Reflex
US Phil Collins-Against All Odds
1994
UK Prince-The Most Beautiful Girl In The World
US R. Kelly-Bump ‘n’ Grind
2004
UK Eamon-Fuck It
US Usher-Yeah
2014
UK Mr. Probz-Waves
US Pharrell Williams-Happy – Worksheet – Speak Up video
2024
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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