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In 1970, R.C., “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)” by Sly and Family Stone peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, The Who recorded a live album at Leeds University in Yorkshire, England, and released it later with the title “The Who Live At Leeds”. The set features “My Generation,” “Substitute,” “Magic Bus,” “Summertime Blues” and “Shakin' all Over.”
In 1971, President Richard Nixon installed a secret taping system at the White House. Try to pirate those recordings!
In 1972, John Lennon and Yoko Ono hosted The Mike Douglas Show on American TV while Douglas took a weekʹs holiday. Among their guests were Chuck Berry, Black Panther leader Bobby Seale.
In 1972, Led Zeppelin was supposed to play in Singapore tonight, but their scheduled appearance was canceled when, on February 11, the group was refused entry into the country due to their long hair.
In 1972, The musical, “Grease,” opened at the Eden Theater on Broadway. The play later moved to the Broadhurst Theater where it became the longest-running musical (at that time — CATS has since passed this record) ever with a run of 3,388 performances.
In 1972, “Madman Across The Water” album by Elton John was released
In 1972, “The CBS Late Movie”, TV Series, not really a movie, debut.
In 1975, A judge ruled that the theme song to “The Mickey Mouse Club” could not be used as the background music to an orgy scene in “The Life and Times of Xaviera Hollander”.
In 1975, ABCʹS “IN CONCERT” An Oldies show taped at New Yorkʹs MADISON SQUARE GARDEN starring the FOUR TOPS (“REACH OUT IʹLL BE THERE”, “BABY I NEED YOUR LOVING”, “KEEPER OF THE CASTLE”); FRANKIE VALLI and THE FOUR SEASONS (“DONʹT THINK TWICE”, “CANʹT TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU”); JAY and THE AMERICANS (“ONLY IN AMERICA”, “CARA MIA”, “COME A LITTLE BIT CLOSER”); MARTHA REEVES
In 1975, Julius Erving of the New York Nets scores 63 points in a 176-166 quadruple overtime loss to the San Diego Conquistadors. Erving sets an ABA record by shooting 25-for-46 from the field and the 342 points are an ABA record.
In 1975, On Another World, Mackenzie Cory (Douglass Watson) married Rachel Davis Matthews Clark Frame (Victoria Wyndham) at Mac's New York City townhouse.
In 1975, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Appearing: NEIL SEDAKA (“LAUGHTER IN THE RAIN”, “THE IMMIGRANT”, “THATʹS WHEN THE MUSIC TAKES ME”), TODD RUNDGREN, SPINNERS (“THEN CAME YOU”)
In 1976, On the cover of TV Guide: “Redd Foxx of Sanford and Son”. Other Articles: Waltons, TV Clown
In 1976, R.C., “Evil Woman” by ELO peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart. It was a track off their top-10 LP “Face The Music.”
In 1976, R.C., “Let The Music Play” by Barry White peaked at #32 on the pop singles chart.
In 1976, R.C., “Squeeze Box” by The Who peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart. It was from their “Who By Numbers” LP.
In 1976, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Host: PETER BOYLE; Musical Guest: AL JARREAU
In 1976, “Uncle Crocʹs Block”, TV Childrens; last aired on ABC. After that final cancelation, ABC demanded that Filmation, which produced the series, to never return again with a new series proposal.
In 1977, Philadelphiaʹs Al Hill set a record for most points in his first NHL game with five points, two goals and three assists, in a 6-4 victory over the Saint Louis Blues.
In 1977, The B-52ʹs gives its debut performance at a Valentineʹs Day party in Athens, Georgia.
In 1978, Dire Straits begins recording its first album in London.
In 1978, Dolly Parton was at #1 on the US Country music album chart with Here You Come Again her nineteenth solo studio album. The album included Parton's first significant "crossover" success, the Grammy award-winning title single, which scored her a #3 on the US pop singles charts.
In 1979, Taken from the soundtrack to the film of the same name, "Every Which Way But Loose" by Eddie Rabbitt was at #1 on the Country chart. Released just weeks before the film premiered nationwide, the title track immediately broke in popularity. In fact, the song debuted at #18 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, the highest debut since the inception of the 100-position chart in July 1973. The record was later tied by Garth Brooks' "Good Ride Cowboy" in 2005.
In 1979, “The Shakespeare Plays”, TV Anthology, debut on PBS.
In 1971, "Countess Dracula" was released by Rank Film Distributors / Hammer Film Productions; Peter Sasdy (director); Jeremy Paul (screenplay); Ingrid Pitt, Nigel Green, Sandor Elès, Maurice Denham, Patience Collier, Lesley-Anne Down, Peter Jeffrey, Leon Lissek, Jessie Evans, Andria Lawrence, Susan Brodrick, Nike Arrighi, Marianne Stone, Charles Farrell, Anne Stallybrass, Ian Trigger; Horror; Live Action
In 1973, "The World's Greatest Athlete" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1976, “Abyssina Jones” by Edwin Starr peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Arizona” by Mark Lindsay peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Baby Take Me In Your Arms” by Jefferson peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Can The Can” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Close To You” by B.T. Express peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Day Dreamer” by C.C. And Company peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Evil Woman” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Got To See If I Can't Get Mommy” by Jerry Butler peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Growin' Up” by Dan Hill peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Hello It's Me” by Nazz peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I'm Just A Prisoner (Of Your Good Lovin')” by Candi Staton peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “In France They Kiss On Main Street” by Joni Mitchell peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “It's Just A Matter Of Time” by Sonny James peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Lady Bump” by Penny McLean peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Let The Music Play” by Barry White peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Love Bones” by Johnnie Taylor peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Moon Walk” by Joe Simon peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “My Honey And Me” by Luther Ingram peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “One Tin Soldier” by Original Caste peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Save The Country” by Thelma Houston peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Somewhere In The Night” by Helen Reddy peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Squeeze Box” by The Who peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Tell It Like It Is” by Andy Williams peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)” by Sly And The Family Stone peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Court Of The Crimson King” by King Crimson peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Touch Of You” by Brenda And The Tabulations peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Walk A Mile In My Shoes” by Joe South And The Believers peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Won't Find Better (Than Me)” by New Hope peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “You Got Me Hummin'” by Cold Blood peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Bold Soul Sister” by Ike And Tina Turner peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Chicano” by Black Blood peaked at number 96 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Fancy” by Bobbie Gentry peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Got To See If I Can't Get Mommy” by Jerry Butler peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Honey I” by George McCrae peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “How Can I Forget” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, “How High The Moon” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I'll Never Fall In Love Again” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “If I Never Knew Your Name” by Vic Dana peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, “If I Only Knew” by The Ozark Mountain Daredevils peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Let The Music Play” by Barry White peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Love Bones” by Johnnie Taylor peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Love Rollercoaster” by The Ohio Players peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Moon Walk” by Joe Simon peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “My Honey And Me” by Luther Ingram peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “My Little Friend” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Paloma Blanca” by The George Baker Selection peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Remember Me” by Willie Nelson peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Save The Country” by Thelma Houston peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Saving All My Love” by Charity Brown peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Sing A Song” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, “That Old Black Magic” by The Softones peaked at number 91 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Theme Music From '2001 (A Space Odyssey)'” by Berlin Philharmonic peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Wake Up Everybody” by Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Without Love (There Is Nothing)” by Tom Jones peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Yesterday's Hero” by John Paul Young peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “August October” by Robin Gibb peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Baby Face” by The Wing And A Prayer Fife And Drum Corps. peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Forever And Ever” by Slik peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “In The Mood” by Sound 9418 peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Leaving On A Jet Plane” by Peter, Paul And Mary peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Light Flight” by Pentangle peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “No Regrets” by The Walker Brothers peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Witch's Promise / Teacher” by Jethro Tull peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Walk Away From Love” by David Ruffin peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Wedding Bell Blues” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain / Old Poppa And Frankie” by Lester Coombs peaked at number 89 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Fly, Robin, Fly / Tiger Baby” by Silver Convention peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Just A Smile / Are You In Love” by Pilot peaked at number 49 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Secret Love / Loving Cajun Style” by Freddy Fender peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Smiley” by Ronnie Burns peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “The Other Woman / Cameo” by Vicki Lawrence peaked at number 97 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Think About Tomorrow Today” by The Master's Apprentices peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Something Better To Do” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 40 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Somewhere In The Night” by Helen Reddy peaked at number 27 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Elle voulait qu'on l'appelle Venise” by Julien Clerc peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Het stoomlied (kunst~ en vliegwerk)” by Ed And Willem Bever peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Ik dans de bump met jou” by De Bumpers peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Italian Concerto” by Ekseption peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Laame damma doen” by Nico Haak en de Paniekzaaiers peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Me soezafoon” by Corrie van Gorp peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Melting Pot” by Blue Mink peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Seasons” by Earth And Fire peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Unne spijker in munne kop” by De Stipkes peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Volaré (nel blu dipinto di blu)” by Al Martino peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Voodoo Woman” by Simon Stokes And The Nighthawks peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Zuster, oh zuster” by Sjakie Schram peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Movie Star” by Harpo peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1976, “You Sexy Thing” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Das Wunder aller Wunder ist die Liebe” by Mireille Mathieu peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Dein schönstes Geschenk” by Roy Black peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I'm A Man” by Chicago peaked at number 21 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Lady Bump” by Penny McLean peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Mamma Mia” by ABBA peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Mendocino” by Michael Holm peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)” by Steam peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Nie mehr allein” by Christian Anders peaked at number 23 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town” by Kenny Rogers And The First Edition peaked at number 26 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Stand By Me” by John Lennon peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Lord” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 28 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Tu' es!” by Gilla peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Weiße Rosen” by Gitte peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Without Love (There Is Nothing)” by Tom Jones peaked at number 29 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1976, “A Glass Of Champagne” by Sailor peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Mamma Mia” by ABBA peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1976, “You Sexy Thing” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Julie Anne” by Kenny peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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