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In 1970, On the cover of TV Guide: “Welcome to the 70's!” Other Articles: My World and Welcome To It.

In 1971, "Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'" by Charley Pride was at #1 on the US Country charts. The song has since become one of his signature tunes and became his eighth country #1 hit.

In 1971, The Seattle SuperSonicsʹ Lenny Wilkens, at 33, became the oldest NBA All-Star Game MVP as he scored 21 points to give the West a 108-107 victory over the East.

In 1972, Itʹs essentially Garry Marshallʹs version of prime time for Bonzo with CBSʹs “Me and the Chimp” starring Ted Bessel and Anita Gillette as new owners of a runaway chimp named “Buttons.” Once again proving the old showbiz axiom you should never intentionally work with animals, or Anita Gillette. One of the worst TV series ever made a monkeyʹs uncle out of CBS, and was recaged months later.

In 1973, Eric Clapton has spent the last couple of years troubled by drug addiction. However, on this night he made a triumphant comeback at Londonʹs Rainbow Theater. He sells out two shows as the set opens and closes with “Layla.” Afterward Clapton told a reporter, “I was very nervous, felt sick, the whole bit.” Referring to the audience he responded, “They donʹt know how much it helped me.” His rehabilitation was due largely to Pete Townshend of The Who, who recruited a superstar band for Clapton, and also appeared on stage with him. Also included were Ron Wood, Steve Winwood and Rick Grech.

In 1973, R.C., “Mama Weer All Crazee Now” by Slade peaked at #76 on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, R.C., “Superfly” by Curtis Mayfield peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Alias Smith And Jones”, TV Western Drama; last aired on ABC.

In 1975, On Another World, after Rachel (Victoria Wyndham) accepted Mac's (Douglass Watson) marriage proposal at Iris' (Beverlee McKinsey) party, Liz broke away sobbing. Mac asked the guests to toast the future Mrs. Cory but Iris took the glass out of his hand and said, "No, Daddy... not in my house."

In 1975, READING ABOUT MEL BROOKS “TIME” profiles the Director and his new film “YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN”

In 1975, SMOTHERS BROTHERS RETURN TO TV TOM and DICK launch a midseason comedy/variety hour on NBC. Their opening night musical guest was ALICE COOPER

In 1976, “Joe and Sons” bombs and is last aired on CBS.

In 1976, “You Sexy Thing” single by Hot Chocolate was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1977, COVER OF ROLLING STONE ROD STEWART

In 1978, One Life to Live and General Hospital each aired their final 45 minute episodes before expanding from 45 to 60 minutes per day on January 16.

In 1978, The Police begin recording their debut album.

In 1978, “My Way” single by Elvis Presley was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1978, “The Better Sex” game show is last decided on ABC daytime. Three days later, the soaps “One Life To Live” and “General Hospital” would expand from 45 to 60 minutes each, using the 30-minute time space vacated by the failed game show.

In 1979, R.C., “Animal House” by Stephen Bishop peaked at #73 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “Bicycle Race/Fat Bottomed Girls” by Queen peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “Hold The Line” by Toto peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “Weʹve Got Tonite” by Bob Seger peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, Singer-songwriter Donny Hathaway, who among his achievements had two number one R&B duets with Howard University classmate Roberta Flack — “Where Is the Love” and “The Closer I Get to You” — plunged to his death from his 15th-floor hotel room at the Essex House in New York City in what the coroner ruled a suicide; he was 33.

In 1979, The Y.M.C.A. filed a libel suit against the disco group The Village People for their “YMCA” single. The suit was later dropped.

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, ✪ “Animal House” by Stephen Bishop peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, ✪ “Bicycle Race” by Queen peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “A Man I'll Never Be” by Boston peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Anthem” by Wayne Newton peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Choo Choo Mama” by Ten Years After peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight” by James Taylor peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Easy Driver” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Hold The Line” by Toto peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Keeper Of The Castle” by The Four Tops peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Let Us Love” by Bill Withers peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Living In The Past” by Jethro Tull peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Mama Weer All Crazee Now” by Slade peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Need You Bad” by Ted Nugent peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Pieces Of April” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Radioactive” by Gene Simmons peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Remember (Christmas)” by Nilsson peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “She's Got To Be A Saint” by Ray Price peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Silver Lining” by Player peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Sitting” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” by Blue Haze peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Super Fly” by Curtis Mayfield peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Relay” by The Who peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “We've Got Tonight” by Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, ✪ “Fat Bottomed Girls” by Queen peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Blue Suede Shoes Again” by Mike Hugg peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Clair” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Day And Night” by Wackers peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Daytime, Nighttime” by Keith Hampshire peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Funny Face” by Donna Fargo peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Hold Me, Touch Me” by Paul Stanley peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “It Never Rains In Southern California” by Albert Hammond peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Le Freak” by Chic peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Light The Sky On Fire” by Jefferson Starship peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Love The Poor Boy” by Andy Kim peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Music Doesn't Seem To Be Going Anywhere” by Tapestry peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Pieces Of April” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Please Come Home For Christmas” by The Eagles peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Sign Of The Gypsy Queen” by Lorence Hud peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Sitting” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Jean Genie” by David Bowie peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Uncle Dad And Auntie Mom” by Cliff Edwards peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Walk On Water” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “You're A Lady” by Peter Skellern peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “You're A Lady” by Tony Orlando And Dawn peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Your Sweetness Is My Weakness” by Barry White peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Ball Park Incident” by Wizzard peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Big Seven” by Judge Dread peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Four Strong Winds” by Neil Young peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Hi, Hi, Hi / C Moon” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Sing Don't Speak” by Blackfoot Sue peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Song For Guy” by Elton John peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Jean Genie” by David Bowie peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Who What Where When Why” by The Manhattan Transfer peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “You Are Awful” by Dick Emery peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, ✪ “Ça plane pour moi / Pogo pogo” by Plastic Bertrand peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Hammer Horror / Coffee Homeground” by Kate Bush peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Just One Look / Blowing Away” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Mary's Boy Child/Oh My Lord / Dancing In The Streets” by Boney M. peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Please Come Home For Christmas / Funky New Year” by The Eagles peaked at number 46 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Wings Of An Eagle” by Russell Morris peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Working For The Man / What Will You Do” by BAD peaked at number 79 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “You're Thirteen You're Beautiful And You're Mine (EP)” by Cold Chisel peaked at number 36 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, ✪ “The Cover Of 'Rolling Stone'” by Dr. Hook And The Medicine Show peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Do It Again” by Steely Dan peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Holland Disco” by The New Dutch Organ Group peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Magic Woman Touch” by The Hollies peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “My Mother Was Her Name” by Hurricane Smith peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “No Other Love” by Sari Martin peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Gråt inte mer Argentina” by Tania peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Mary's Boy Child/Oh My Lord” by Boney M. peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Please Come Home For Christmas” by The Eagles peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, ✪ “Bicycle Race” by Queen peaked at number 21 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, ✪ “Elected!” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, ✪ “School's Out” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Ballade pour Adeline” by Richard Clayderman peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Black And White” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Blau blüht der Enzian” by Heino peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Children Of The Revolution” by T. Rex peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Down By The Water” by Claudja Barry peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Du, die Wanne ist voll” by Dieter Hallervorden / Helga Feddersen peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Hello-A” by Mouth And MacNeal Philips peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Kiss You All Over” by Exile peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Mama Weer All Crazee Now” by Slade peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Mary's Boy Child/Oh My Lord” by Boney M. peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Meine Art, Liebe zu zeigen” by Daliah Lavi peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Mexico” by The Les Humphries Singers peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Sandy” by John Travolta peaked at number 24 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Silver Machine” by Hawkwind peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Unser tägliches Brot ist die Liebe” by Peter Alexander peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Virginia Plain” by Roxy Music peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Was wird sein, fragt der Schlumpf” by Vader Abraham peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Wig-Wam Bam” by The Sweet peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, ✪ “My Ding-a-Ling” by Chuck Berry peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Jeg og du og vi to” by Wencke Myhre peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Il padrino” by Santo And Johnny peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Stumblin' In” by Suzi Quatro And Chris Norman peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1979, “The Devil Sent You To Lorado” by Baccara peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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