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In 1970, The film, “Itʹs Tough To Be A Bird” is nominated for an Academy Award (Short Subjects, Cartoons).
In 1971, Johnny Cash records “Man In Black” in Nashville at the Columbia Recording Studio
In 1971, Lynn Anderson was at #1 on the country music album chart with Rose Garden. The title track went on to top the country charts, where it stayed at the #1 position for five weeks, and reached #3 on the pop charts in 1971. Anderson received a Grammy Award for the song for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
In 1972, Ricky Nelson began his first British tour. Nelson had given up pop music, and was now performing country/rock with his Stone Canyon Band.
In 1972, TVʹS “MIKE DOUGLAS SHOW” Co-hosts JOHN LENNON and YOKO ONO are joined by CHUCK BERRY, who helped JOHN fulfill a lifelong wish, when performed “MEMPHIS” and “JOHNNY B. GOODE” together (they claimed that day was the first time the two rock legends ever met)
In 1972, Wilt Chamberlain (in his 940th career game) of the Los Angeles Lakers became the first player in NBA history to reach the 30,000 point mark for his career during a 110-109 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Chamberlain also passed Bill Russell during the 1971-72 season to become the NBAʹs all-time leading rebounder.
In 1973, ABCʹS “IN CONCERT” Taped at SANTA MONICA CIVIC CENTER: LOGGINS and MESSINA (“YOUR MAMA DONʹT DANCE”), BILLY PRESTON, HOLLIES (“AMAZING GRACE”, “HE AINʹT HEAVY HEʹS MY BROTHER”)
In 1973, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Appearing: MAC DAVIS, HELEN REDDY, HOLLIES (“MAGIC WOMAN TOUCH”), BILLY PAUL
In 1974, Elton John released “Bennie And The Jets.”
In 1974, R.C., “In The Mood” by Bette Midler peaked at #51 on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, Itʹs Sonnyʹs birthday, but Cher gets the show. Solo. Eponymous. New on CBS! “Cher”, TV Variety, debut without Sonny.
In 1979, George Harrison releases “Blow Away”.
In 1979, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host ALICE COOPER (“HOW YOUʹRE GONNA SEE ME NOW”); plus OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN (“A LITTLE MORE LOVE”); CHIC (“LE FREAK”, “I WANT YOUR LOVE”); TANYA TUCKER; THE CARS
In 1979, “Shake Your Groove Thing” single by Peaches and Herb was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1974, “Baby Come Close” by Smokey Robinson peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Can This Be Real” by Natural Four peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “In The Mood” by Bette Midler peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Jessica” by The Allman Brothers Band peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Jim Dandy” by Black Oak Arkansas peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Let Me Get To Know You” by Paul Anka peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You Sure Love To Ball” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You're So Unique” by Billy Preston peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Abra-Ca-Dabra” by The DeFranco Family peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Going Home To Rock And Roll” by Painter peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Guilty Of Rock And Roll” by Lorence Hud peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I Love” by Tom T. Hall peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Joy” by Isaac Hayes peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Let Me Be There” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Let Your Hair Down” by The Temptations peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Livin' For You” by Al Green peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Showdown” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Wang Dang Doodle” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Living For The City” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Scullery” by Clifford T. Ward peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Teenage Dream” by T. Rex peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Teenage Lament '74” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Man Who Sold The World” by Lulu peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Goin' Back In Time” by The Fools peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Halli-Hallo” by Freddy Breck peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I'm The Grand Pretender” by Cardinal Point peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Kiele kiele Koeweit” by Farce Majeure Team peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Herzen haben keine Fenster” by Elfi Graf peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Nutbush City Limits” by Ike And Tina Turner peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Schönes Mädchen aus Arcadia” by Demis Roussos peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Ziwui, Ziwui” by Wilfried peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Teenage Rampage” by The Sweet peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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