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In 1971, Elton Johnʹs eponymously titled U.S. debut was certified Gold by the RIAA. His first United Kingdom LP, “Empty Sky” is not issued in the States until 1975, by which time John has become a rock star of the first magnitude. He arrived in the States under much publicity in the summer of '70 and was hailed by Robert Hilburn of the Los Angeles Times as the first Superstar of the Seventies. “Elton John” hit number four.
In 1971, James Taylor made his prime-time TV debut on “The Johnny Cash Show.” Taylor sang “Fire and Rain” and “Carolina on My Mind.”
In 1972, A year before the release of the album, Pink Floyd premiered “The Dark Side of the Moon” before an audience at Londonʹs Rainbow Theater. The album of the same name was released a year later and stayed on Billboardʹs 200 album chart for a record 303 weeks.
In 1973, R.C., “Reelin' and Rockin'” by Chuck Berry peaked at #27 on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001)” by Deodato entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1975, Dolly Parton released her fifteenth solo studio album The Bargain Store. The Parton-penned title track, one of her best-known compositions, she used worn, second-hand merchandise in a discount store as a metaphor for a woman damaged by an ill-fated relationship. The song was dropped from a number of country stations' playlists when programmers mistook the line "you can easily afford the price" as a thinly veiled reference to prostitution. Despite the decrease in airplay, the song nonetheless topped the U.S. country singles charts in April 1975.
In 1975, John Lennon released “Rock n' Roll” in the U.S.; it was his final record before a self-imposed five year exile from the music business. It reaches number six on the chart and doesnʹt stay for long, falling fast.
In 1975, Stacy Keach, future star of “Mickey Spillaneʹs Mike Hammer,” and Carl Franklin, future esteemed director, team up as American crime fighters in the Caribbean in ABCʹs “Caribe.”
In 1975, The two-hour pilot of “S.W.A.T.” aired on ABC as a two-hour episode of “The Rookies.” It would become a regular series on February 24, 1975.
In 1976, Harvard Universityʹs Hasty Pudding Theatrical society gives its annual “Women of the Year” award to Bette Midler. Upon accepting, she comments: “This award characterizes what the American male wants in a woman: brains, talents and gorgeous…”
In 1978, Kate Bush released her first United Kingdom LP, “The Kick Inside.”
In 1978, On One Life to Live, Karen (Judith Light) was assaulted in the alleyway behind the River Rat Bar.
In 1978, The 3,000,000th NBA point was scored.
In 1979, R.C., “A Little More Love” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1979, R.C., “Got To Be Real” by Cheryl Lynn peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.
In 1979, R.C., “I Go To Rio” by Pablo Cruise peaked at #46 on the pop singles chart.
In 1979, R.C., “I Was Made For Dancin'” by Leif Garrett peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1979, R.C., “Lotta Love” by Nicolette Larson peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1979, R.C., “Shake It” by Ian Matthews peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.
In 1979, R.C., “Soul Man” by Blues Brothers peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.
In 1979, The Clash, kicking off their first American tour, dubbed Pearl Harbor '79, make their first U.S. appearance at New Yorkʹs Palladium. Bo Diddley opens and the first song the Clash belts out in America is “Iʹm so bored with the U.S.A.”
In 1979, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Musical Guests: RICK NELSON (“HELLO MARY LOU”, “TRAVELLIN' MAN”, “FOOLS RUSH IN”, “DREAM LOVER”); JUDY COLLINS (“HARD TIMES FOR LOVERS”). Also, the Twilight Zone spoof had Ricky Nelson trying to get back home, but he got lost and ended up traveling from one 50's-era TV show to another.
In 1979, “A Prairie Home Companion,” hosted by Garrison Keillor, made its debut on National Public Radio.
In 1979, “A Prarie Home Companion” has its first national broadcast of the show as part of Folk Festival U.S.A. in Northrop Auditorium at the University of Minnesota.
In 1978, "Record City" was released by American International Pictures / Aubrey Company; Dennis Steinmetz (director); Ron Friedman (screenplay); Ed Begley Jr., Sorrell Booke, Michael Callan, Jack Carter, Frank Gorshin, Ruth Buzzi, Dennis Bowen, Leonard Barr, Rick Dees, Kinky Friedman, Alice Ghostley, Joe Higgins, Ted Lange, Alan Oppenheimer, Harold Sakata, Wendy Schaal, Larry Storch, John Halsey, Tony Giorgio, Tim Thomerson, Susan Tolsky, Jeff Altman, Stuart Goetz, Maria Grimm, Isaac Ruiz, Elliott Street; Comedy; Live Action
In 1978, "The Toolbox Murders" was released by Cal-Am Artists / Tony DiDio Productions; Dennis Donnelly (director); Ann Kindberg, Robert Easter, Neva Friedenn (screenplay); Cameron Mitchell, Pamelyn Ferdin, Wesley Eure, Tim Donnelly, Aneta Corsaut, Evelyn Guerrero, Don Diamond, Kelly Nichols, Kathleen O'Malley, James Nolan, Nicholas Beauvy, Faith McSwain, Marciee Drake, Betty Cole, John Hawker; Slasher; Live Action
In 1979, “Baby I'm Burning” by Dolly Parton peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Boogie Woogie Man” by Paul Davis peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Breaking Up Someone's Home” by Albert King peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Don't Expect Me To Be Your Friend” by Lobo peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Fancy Dancer” by Frankie Valli peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Get Down” by Gene Chandler peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Got To Be Real” by Cheryl Lynn peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Hot Wire” by Al Green peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “I Go To Rio” by Pablo Cruise peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “I Was Made For Dancin'” by Leif Garrett peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Living Together, Growing Together” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Lotta Love” by Nicolette Larson peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Oh Babe, What Would You Say?” by Hurricane Smith peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Reelin' And Rockin'” by Chuck Berry peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Run Home Girl” by Sad Café peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Shake It” by Ian Matthews peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Slow Motion” by Johnny Williams peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Somewhere In The Night” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Soul Man” by The Blues Brothers peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Tossin' And Turnin'” by Bunny Sigler peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Tweedle Dee” by Little Jimmy Osmond peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “You Can Do It” by Dobie Gray peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “But I Do” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Crocodile Rock” by Elton John peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Don't Hold Back” by Chanson peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Harry Hippie” by Bobby Womack peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Home And Dry” by Gerry Rafferty peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “I Don't Wanna Lose You” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Living Together, Growing Together” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “New York Groove” by Ace Frehley peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “One Last Time” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Pretty Girls” by Lisa Dal Bello peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Summer Night City” by ABBA peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Take Me To The River” by Talking Heads peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “The World Is A Ghetto” by War peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Why Can't We Live Together” by Timmy Thomas peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “You Need A Woman Tonight” by The Captain And Tennille peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Contact” by Edwin Starr peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Daniel” by Elton John peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Doctor Doctor” by U.F.O. peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Don't Throw It All Away” by Andy Gibb peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Get Over You” by The Undertones peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “I Was Made For Dancin'” by Leif Garrett peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “I'm In Love” by Rose Royce peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band)” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “King Rocker” by Generation X peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Milk And Alcohol” by Dr. Feelgood peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Part Of The Union” by Strawbs peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Roll Over Beethoven” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, ✪ “Radio Radio / Tiny Steps” by Elvis Costello And The Attractions peaked at number 93 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Back To W.A. / Old Man Emu” by Rolf Harris peaked at number 66 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Beach Boy Gold / Lady Be Good” by Gidea Park peaked at number 49 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Clair” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” by John And Yoko And The Plastic Ono Band With The Harlem Community Choir peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Mad About You” by Bruce Ruffin peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Well All Right” by Santana peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1979, “'k Heb hele grote bloemkoole” by André van Duin (als meneer de Bok) peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Anyway You Do It” by Liquid Gold peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Daniel” by Elton John peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Dreidel” by Don McLean peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Hela kom met me mee ja!” by Theo And Marjan peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “How You Gonna See Me Now” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Let Us Try” by Robert Long peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Love Story” by Nino Tempo And April Stevens peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Meissie van alle dag (Mina)” by Gebroeders Grimm peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “New York, New York” by Gerard Kenny peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Reuteuteuteuteu” by Ria Valk peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Some Kind Of Wonderful” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Stay With Me Baby” by Kiki Dee peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “The Best Friend I Know” by Patricia Paay And Yvonne Keeley peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “You're So Vain” by Carly Simon peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, ✪ “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Dreadlock Holiday” by 10cc peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Dreams Are Ten A Penny (Jenny Jenny)” by Kincade peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Es fährt ein Zug nach Nirgendwo” by Christian Anders peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Kreuzberger Nächte” by Gebrüder Blattschuss peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Mein Schatz, du bist 'ne Wucht!” by Chris Roberts peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Stumblin' In” by Suzi Quatro And Chris Norman peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Too Much Heaven” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1979, “You're The Greatest Lover” by Luv' peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1979, “You've Got All Of Me” by Clout peaked at number 25 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Too Much Heaven” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Gudbuy T'Jane” by Slade peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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