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The 70's Datebook for January 17

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In 1970, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Ironside: Don Mitchell, Barbara Anderson, Don Galloway, and Raymond Burr”. Other Articles: Jack Benny, Flip Wilson

In 1970, R.C., “Cold Turkey” by Plastic Ono Band peaked at #30 on the pop singles chart.

In 1970, R.C., “Jam Up Jelly Tight” by Tommy Roe peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Johnnyʹs Cash And Charleyʹs Pride” by Mac Wiseman peaked at #38 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

In 1972, Part of Highway 51 South in Memphis was renamed Elvis Presley Boulevard. It runs in front of his mansion, Graceland.

In 1973, “Billion Dollar Babies” album by Alice Cooper was released

In 1973, “More Hot Rocks (Big Hits and Fazed Cookies)” album by The Rolling Stones was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1975, ABCʹS “IN CONCERT” Highlights: KOOL and THE GANG (“JUNGLE BOOGIE”), EARTH WIND and FIRE (“DEVOTION”)

In 1975, Robert Blake takes time off from torturing animals and his Our Gang co-stars (as related in just about every interview he ever gave Tom Snyder) to star as Detective Tony “Baretta” in a near-spinoff from the series “Toma.”

In 1975, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts: ELO (“CANʹT GET IT OUT OF MY HEAD”, “ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN”); plus LINDA RONSTADT (“YOUʹRE NO GOOD”), OHIO PLAYERS, RUFUS

In 1976, On “NBCʹs Saturday Night”, The Blues Brothers debut (and Paul Shaffer introduces his Don Kirshner impersonation).

In 1976, R.C., “Fox On The Run” by Sweet peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, R.C., “Over My Head” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, TVʹS “NBCʹs SATURDAY NIGHT” Host: BUCK HENRY; Musical Guest: BILL WITHERS (“AINʹT NO SUNSHINE”), TONI BASIL (“WHAM”)

In 1976, “Samurai Delicatessen on NBCʹs Saturday Night”! Guest host Buck Henry walks into a deli, finds a kimono-clad, sword-wielding samurai (John Belushi) behind the counter, and orders a sandwich. There follows a flurry of strenuous physical comedy and pseudo-Japanese double-talk worthy of Sid Caesar. Belushi uses the sword to chop salami, spread dressing, and slice a tomato in midair. Presented with his order, Henry asks, “Do you think you can cut it in half?” Belushi cocks his eyebrows slyly at the camera, emits a samurai shriek, draws the sword way up over his head and brings it down ever so gently to delicately divide the sandwich in two.

In 1976, “Saturday Night Live With Howard Cosell”, TV Variety; last aired on ABC.

In 1977, Adam Arkin makes his parentsʹ lives miserable on “Busting Loose,” a CBS sitcom debuting tonight. Years later, heʹll make doctorsʹ lives miserable on “Chicago Hope.”

In 1977, Singer Ringo Starr was on the cover of “People”.

In 1977, “The Mickey Mouse Club (as The New Mickey Mouse Club)” returned to be airing new episodes in syndication.

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, ✪ “Jam Up And Jelly Tight” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Cold Turkey” by John Lennon And The Plastic Ono Band peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Country Boy (You Got Your Feet In L.A.)” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Every Beat Of My Heart” by The Crown Heights Affair peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “For A Dancer” by Prelude peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Fox On The Run” by The Sweet peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Groovin' (Out On Life)” by The Newbeats peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “I Cheat The Hangman” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I Love You” by Otis Leavill peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I Started Loving You Again” by Al Martino peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “I Write The Songs” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I'm So Glad I Fell For You” by David Ruffin peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Is It Because I'm Black” by Syl Johnson peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Let It Shine” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Midnight Cowboy” by Ferrante And Teicher peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Over My Head” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “She Lets Her Hair Down (Early In The Morning)” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “To Be Young, Gifted And Black” by Nina Simone peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Woman Tonight” by America peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “You're Fooling You” by The Dramatics peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, ✪ “Jam Up And Jelly Tight” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Anna Marie” by Susan Jacks peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Country Boy (You Got Your Feet In L.A.)” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Cupid” by Johnny Nash peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Don't Let Him Take Your Love From Me” by The Four Tops peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Easy As Pie” by Billy 'Crash' Craddock peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Fly, Robin, Fly” by Silver Convention peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Free Ride” by Tavares peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Gonna Give Her All The Love I Got” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Hurricane” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “I Want To Dance With You (Dance With Me)” by The Ritchie Family peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “I'm On My Way” by Fludd peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I'm So Glad I Fell For You” by David Ruffin peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Let It Shine” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Midnight Cowboy” by Ferrante And Teicher peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Over My Head” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Room To Move” by John Mayall peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “She” by Tommy James And The Shondells peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Sweet Loving Man” by Morris Albert peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “The Blind Man In The Bleachers” by Kenny Starr peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “The Last Time” by Buchanan Brothers peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Theme From 'Mahogany' (Do You Know Where You're Going To?)” by Diana Ross peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Walk Away From Love” by David Ruffin peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “What You Gave Me” by Marvin Gaye And Tammi Terrell peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “When We Get Married” by 1910 Fruitgum Company peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Whistle For Happiness” by Peggy Lee peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Whole Lotta Love” by Led Zeppelin peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Yesterday Can't Hurt Me” by Evie Sands peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “A Glass Of Champagne” by Sailor peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “All I Have To Do Is Dream” by Glen Campbell And Bobbie Gentry peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Art For Art's Sake” by 10cc peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “But You Love Me Daddy” by Jim Reeves peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Get It Together” by Crispy And Company peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “In Dulce Jubilo / On Horseback” by Mike Oldfield peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Moon Hop” by Derrick Morgan peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Someday We'll Be Together” by Diana Ross And The Supremes peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Suspicious Minds” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Tears On The Telephone” by Claude François peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Victoria” by The Kinks peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “From The Inside / Jumpin' Jack Flash” by Marcia Hines peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Get Down Tonight / You Don't Know” by K.C. And The Sunshine Band peaked at number 44 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “How Do I Try? / Rockin' Hollywood” by The Bootleg Family Band peaked at number 60 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “I'll Take You High / I Can't Say What I Mean” by Ariel peaked at number 62 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Pick Me Up / In By Ten” by The Ritz peaked at number 99 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “S.O.S. / Man In The Middle” by ABBA peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Who Loves You / Who Loves You (Disco Version)” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, ✪ “Jingle Jangle” by The Archies peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Clap Hands For Baby” by Oscar Harris And The Twinkle Stars peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Down On The Corner” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Fallen Angel” by Rogue peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Girls, Girls, Girls” by Sailor peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “How High The Moon” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Let The Music Play” by Barry White peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Mijn stil verdriet” by Corry And De Rekels peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Patrick, mon chéri” by Kiki And Pearly peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “She Sold Me Magic” by Lou Christie peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Sing A Song” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Tonight Today” by Dozy, Beaky, Mick And Tich peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Whole Lotta Love” by Led Zeppelin peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Winter World Of Love” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Without Love (There Is Nothing)” by Tom Jones peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “You Set My Heart On Fire” by Tina Charles peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Golden Years” by David Bowie peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1976, “I'm On Fire” by 5000 Volts peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Ramaya” by Afric Simone peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Roll Over Lay Down (Live)” by Status Quo peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, ✪ “The Opera” by Dizzy Man's Band peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “(Call Me) Number One” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Anuschka” by Udo Jürgens peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Down On The Corner” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1976, “I'm Not Lisa” by Jessi Colter peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Ich hab' noch Sand in den Schuh'n aus Hawaii” by Bata Illic peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Oh Well” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “One Million Years” by Robin Gibb peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Scheiden tut so weh” by Heintje peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Sweet Dream” by Jethro Tull peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Tarata-Ting, Tarata-Tong” by Mireille Mathieu peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Three-Five-Zero-Zero” by The Lords peaked at number 27 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Venus” by Shocking Blue peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Viva Bobby Joe” by The Equals peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “60 Jahre - und kein bißchen weise” by Curd Jürgens peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Lady Bump” by Penny McLean peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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