This week:
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
14th
1996, Michael Jackson married Deborah Rowe, his second wife, after the HIStory concert at Sydney Cricket Ground, Australia.
Bruno Mars-Marry You: Lyric Video
Number Ones, 8th November:
1961
UK Helen Shapiro-Walking Back To Happiness
US Jimmy Dean-Big Bad John
1971
UK Rod Stewart-Maggie May
US Cher-Gypsies, Tramps And Thieves
1981
UK Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin-It’s My Party
US Hall & Oates-Private Eyes
1991
UK U2-The Fly
US Karyn White – Romantic
2001
UK Afroman-Because I Got High
US Mary J. Blige-Family Affair
2011
UK Professor Green-Read All About It (feat. Emeli Sandé)
UK Rihanna-We Found Love (feat. Calvin Harris)
2021
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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