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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 1970, According to a headline in Billboard, the Recording Industry Association of America is “Mounting Total War Against Tape Pirating of Prerecorded Music.”
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, “Madman Across The Water” album by Elton John was released
In 1972, “The CBS Late Movie”, TV Series, not really a movie, debut.
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 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, On Another World, Mackenzie Cory (Douglass Watson) married Rachel Davis Matthews Clark Frame (Victoria Wyndham) at Mac's New York City townhouse.
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, 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 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 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, “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 1976, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Host: PETER BOYLE; Musical Guest: AL JARREAU
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, 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 1978, Dire Straits begins recording its first album in London.
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 1972, "Pocket Money" was released by National General Pictures / First Artists; Stuart Rosenberg (director); Terrence Malick (screenplay); Paul Newman, Lee Marvin, Strother Martin, Wayne Rogers, Hector Elizondo, Christine Belford, Kelly Jean Peters, Gregory Sierra, Fred Graham, Matt Clark, Claudio Miranda, Terrence Malick; Buddy; Comedy
In 1973, "Save the Tiger" was released by Paramount Pictures / Filmways; John G. Avildsen (director); Steve Shagan (screenplay); Jack Lemmon, Jack Gilford, Laurie Heineman, Norman Burton, Patricia Smith, Thayer David, William Hansen, Harvey Jason, Lin Von Linden, Lara Parker, Eloise Hardt, Ned Glass, Biff Elliot, Madeline Lee, Janina, Pearl Shear, Ben Freedman; Drama
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, “Als het gras twee kontjes hoog is” by Hydra [NL] peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Bij ons staat op de keukendeur” by Tony Bass peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Don't Cry Daddy” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Get Down With It - Satisfaction” by Mac Kissoon peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Het zal je kind maar wezen” by Adèle Bloemendaal, Leen Jongewaard and Piet Römer peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Mijn hoempapa” by Ton van Kluyve peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Pruimenpap” by Johnny Jordaan peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “She Came In Through The Bathroom Window” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Sleepwalkin'” by Golden Earring peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Stoont als een garnaal” by Het Simplisties Verbond peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Wat een spreker is die man” by Seth Gaaikema peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Mamma Mia” by ABBA peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)” by Steam peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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