This week:
7th
Anniversary of the death of Leonard Cohen (2016)
Hallelujah: Worksheet – Lyric Video
8th
1972, after the badly attended Ziggy Stardust show in Phoenix, Arizona, on the 4th, the Spiders had a nine-day break, remaining in the city. David Bowie shaved off his eyebrows.
Five Years: Worksheet – Lyric Video
9th
Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (1999)
“Heroes” – David Bowie: Worksheet – Lyric Video – Speak Up video
10th
1955, during the Country Music DJ Convention in Nashville, songwriter Mae Axton played Elvis Presley her song ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ in his hotel room. He immediately declared it would be his next single.
Lyric Video
11th
Armistice/Remembrance Day
And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda – The Pogues: Worksheet – Lyric Video
12th
1993, the day after the last of five dates in Mexico City, Michael Jackson cancelled the rest the Dangerous tour, saying he was seeking treatment for a dependency on painkillers.
Earth Song: Worksheet – Lyric Video
13th
1975, Queen played the 1st show of the 77-date ‘A Night At The Opera’ tour, at the Empire Theatre, Liverpool, England.
Bohemian Rhapsody: Worksheet – Lyric Video
Number Ones, 7th November:
1962
UK The Tornados – Telstar
US The Crystals-He’s A Rebel
1972
UK Lieutenant Pigeon-Mouldy Old Dough
US Johnny Nash-I Can See Clearly Now
1982
UK Culture Club-Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?
US Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes-Up Where We Belong (with)
1992
UK Boyz II Men-End Of The Road
US Boyz II Men-End Of The Road
2002
UK Nelly-Dilemma (featuring Kelly Rowland)
US Nelly-Dilemma (featuring Kelly Rowland)
2012
UK Labrinth-Beneath Your Beautiful (feat. Emeli Sandé)
US Maroon 5-One More Night
2022
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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