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In 1970, R.C., “Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, The Beatles record what will be their last song together, “I Me mine.” A decade later it becomes the title of George Harrisonʹs auto-biography.
In 1970, “Get It Together”, TV Music; debut on ABC.
In 1970, “Iʹll Never Fall In Love Again” by Dionne Warwick entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1972, Don McLean received a gold record certified by the RIAA for his eight-minute-plus hit, “American Pie”. 27 years later, “Weird Al” Yankovic parodied the song into a movie tribute to Star Wars in “The Saga Begins”
In 1973, AT THE MOVIES “POSEIDON ADVENTURE” (Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Shelly Winters) is the weekʹs box office champion; “DELIVERANCE”; “LADY SINGS THE BLUES” (Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams)
In 1974, Eight years of inactivity was enough for Bob Dylan as he came out and worked with his erstwhile backing group, The Band, on stage in Chicago for the first time in ages, when they kicked off a 39-date U.S. tour to promote Dylanʹs “Planet Waves” album. The tour was recorded and later released as a double-LP set titled, “Before the Flood”.
In 1975, A. Cancelled. Q. what is “Jeopardy!?” “Jeopardy!”, the TV game show, has its last airing for a while; with Art Fleming as host and Don Pardo as announcer on NBC.
In 1975, ABCʹS “IN CONCERT” Appearing: ISLEY BROTHERS, CLIMAX BLUES BAND, SOUTHER HILLMAN FURAY Band.
In 1975, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts: GUESS WHO (“NO TIME”, “DANCIN' FOOL”, “CLAP FOR THE WOLFMAN”), plus AWB (“WORK TO DO”), CHARLIE DANIELS BAND
In 1975, “Name That Tune”, TV Game Show, last aired on NBC, syndicated 1974-80.
In 1976, C. W. McCall was at #1 on the US country album chart with Black Bear Road, which included the #1 hit novelty song, "Convoy". The song itself was largely responsible for starting a nationwide citizens' band radio craze. The song "Black Bear Road" in turn popularized the now-infamous road itself, along with its "You don't HAVE to be crazy to drive this road - but it helps" sign.
In 1976, R.C., “Saturday Night” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, Apple Computer was incorporated in Cupertino, California, by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Mike Markkula (MAHRʹ-kuh-luh) Jr.
In 1977, NBC daytime soap opera Lovers and Friends premiered. The show, created by Another World head writer Harding Lemay and executive producer Paul Rauch, was set Point Clair, a wealthy suburb of Chicago, and focused on the trials and tribulations of two neighboring families, the wealthy Cushings and the middle class Saxtons. The cast included Rod Arrants, Richard Backus, Vicky Dawson, Patricia Estrin, Stephen Joyce and Nancy Marchand.
In 1977, “Hot Line” single by Sylvers was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1977, “Name That Tune”, TV Game Show, debut on NBC.
In 1977, “Shoot For The Stars”, TV Game Show, debut on NBC. SCTV produced a satire of it for its series as “Shoot at the Stars.”
In 1978, Kate Mulgrew aired for the final time as part of the contract cast of Ryan's Hope. Mary Carney took over the role of Mary Ryan two episodes later. Mulgrew returned to the show for visits as Mary's ghost in 1983, 1986 and 1989.
In 1972, "The Hot Rock" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1970, “A World Without Music” by Archie Bell And The Drells peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Are You Getting Any Sunshine” by Lou Christie peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Christmas For Cowboys” by John Denver peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Down To The Line” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Free Ride” by Tavares peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “I Believe In Father Christmas” by Greg Lake peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Want You To Know” by Rotary Connection peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I'm Gonna Love You” by Intrigues peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Saturday Night” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Soul Train '75” by The Soul Train Gang peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Together” by The Illusion peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Up On Cripple Creek” by The Band peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Good Clean Fun / Mommy And Daddy” by The Monkees peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Suspicious Minds” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Take A Letter Maria” by R.B. Greaves peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Tracy” by Cuff Links peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “World Of Illusion” by Saxony (AUS) peaked at number 100 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Een heel gelukkig kerstfeest” by Bonnie, Ronnie, Ciska, Nico, Willeke, Harmen, Ome Jan peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Evil Woman” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Mon enfant” by Nana Mouskouri peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “One Million Years” by Robin Gibb peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Same Ol' Story” by Chip Taylor peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Flood” by Ginger Ale peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “When You're Gone” by Maggie MacNeal peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “White Christmas” by Kamahl peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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