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The 70's Datebook for March 11

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In 1970, At the Grammy Awards, Tammy Wynette and Johnny Cash took home Grammy Awards for “Stand By Your Man” and the comical “A Boy Named Sue.”

In 1970, The Beatles released the single “Let It Be/You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)” in the U.S.

In 1971, First it was the Monkees, then the Archies, now the Partridge Family. On this date, TVʹs first fictional family of rock receives a gold record for “Doesnʹt Somebody Want to be Wanted.” Itʹs the second of their five Top Twenty hits.

In 1971, In a rule that very much was a benefit to independent producers seeking prime-time access before 8pm, the U.S. television networks ABC, CBS and NBC were told by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that a limited, three-hour nightly program service — or “prime time” — would begin in September; the network programs were to be slotted between 8:00 and 11:00 p.m. on the East and West coasts — an hour earlier in the Central and Mountain time zones.

In 1972, On the cover of TV Guide: “Marcus Welby. M.D.: Robert Young and James Brolin”. Other Articles: Ed McMahon, Morris the Cat

In 1972, R.C., “Iron Man” by Black Sabbath peaked at #52 on the pop singles chart.

In 1972, R.C., “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” by Robert John peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1972, R.C., “The Nickel Song” by Melanie peaked at #35 on the pop singles chart. It wasnʹt even worth that much song wise.

In 1972, The first electrocardiography by telephone is performed (the patient was in California and the doctor was in the Philippines).

In 1972, The number one selling album: is “HARVEST” from NEIL YOUNG includes “HEART OF GOLD”

In 1974, BROWNSVILLE STATION ON TOUR Concerts this week include TORONTO (11), CHICAGO (13), ST. LOUIS (14), HOUSTON (16), FORT WORTH (17), SAN ANTONIO (18)

In 1974, The Rhino retail store creates a new way to get rid of nonselling albums; it pays people a nickel to take home Danny Bonaduceʹs album.

In 1974, With Hank Aaron needing only one home run to tie Babe Ruthʹs career record (714), Atlanta plans to save the event for a home audience by benching him on the road. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn plans otherwise, ordering the Braves to start Aaron in at least two of the teamʹs three season-opening games in Cincinnati.

In 1976, Paul Simon received a gold disc certified by the RIAA for his million-selling hit single “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover” from his “Still Crazy After All These Years” LP.

In 1976, “Disco Lady” single by Johnnie Taylor was certified Gold by the RIAA. Taylor insisted that it was not a disco soung, but a soul song, in fact, he references the TV show "Soul Train" in the lyrics.

In 1977, Itʹs the Chicago SOOOOOOOOOOOUL Train! as NBC presented “CHICAGO SOUL”, a late-night special hosted by DON CORNELIUS at a concert taped in the Windy City the previous October. Guest include The SPINNERS, BROTHER JOHNSON, JOHNNIE TAYLOR (“DISCO LADY”), BILL WITHERS and BOZ SCAGGS (“LOWDOWN”).

In 1977, The all-girl punk group The Slits made their debut in England, supporting a concert appearance by The Clash.

In 1977, The animated film compilation, “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh” is released. This is a compilation of three previously released short films, with new animation linking them together.

In 1978, On the cover of TV Guide: “Kene Holliday and Victor French of Carter Country”. Other Articles: Linda Purl, Jack Eagle

In 1978, R.C., “Peg” by Steely Dan peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, R.C., “Poor Poor Pitiful Me” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at #31 on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, R.C., “Psycho Killer” by Talking Heads peaked at #92 on the pop singles chart, the Fools parodied that into “Psycho Chicken”.

In 1978, R.C., “The Way You Do The Things You Do” by Rita Coolidge peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, R.C., “Whatʹs Your Name” by Lynard Skynard peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, R.C., “Wuthering Heights” by Kate Bush peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1978, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Musical Guest: STEPHEN BISHOP (“ON AND ON”), ART GARFUNKEL (“ALL I KNOW”, “CRYING IN MY SLEEP”, “SCARBOROUGH FAIR”)

In 1978, “Saturday Night Live” airs “Donʹt Look Back In Anger,” a short film by Tom Schiller, featuring an elderly John Belushi visiting all of his deceased friends at the “Not Ready For Prime Time Cemetery.” Belushi rues, “Why did I live so long…theyʹre all dead…Iʹll tell you why…'cause Iʹm a DANCER!” A mere four years later, on this day in 1982, about 1,000 of Belushiʹs family and friends attend *his* memorial service in New York at the Cathedral of Saint John Divine. As he promised Belushi, Dan Aykroyd takes out a tape player and holds it to the microphone and plays the song “2000 Pound Bee.” The audience is stunned at first but then begins to laugh.

In 1979, 9:30 p.m./ET “Stockard Channing in Just Friends” (CBS): Susan (Stockard Channing) runs up against the newly separated womanʹs financial Catch-22: she canʹt establish credit because her credit hasnʹt been established. Leonard: Gerrit Graham. Milt: Lou Criscuolo. Victoria: Mimi Kennedy. Coral: Sydney Goldsmith. Credit Manager: Kate Zentall. Mrs. Fischer: Joan Tolentino.

In 1971, "Lawman" was released by United Artists; Michael Winner (director); Gerry Wilson (screenplay); Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan, Lee J. Cobb, Sheree North, Robert Duvall, Albert Salmi, J.D. Cannon, John McGiver, Joseph Wiseman, Richard Jordan, Ralph Waite, John Beck, William C. Watson, Walter Brooke, Robert Emhardt, Charles Tyner, Lou Frizzell, Richard Bull, John Hillerman, Roy Engel, Hugh McDermott, Wilford Brimley, Claudia Bryar, Laila Novak; Adventure, Western; Live Action

In 1971, "A New Leaf" was released by Paramount Pictures; Elaine May (director/screenplay); Walter Matthau, Elaine May, Jack Weston, George Rose, James Coco, Doris Roberts, Renée Taylor, David Doyle, William Redfield, Graham Jarvis, Jess Osuna, Fred Stewart, Mark Gordon, Rose Arrick, Conrad Bain, Mildred Clinton, William Hickey; Black Comedy; Live Action

In 1971, "THX 1138" was released by Warner Bros. / American Zoetrope; George Lucas (director/screenplay); Walter Murch (screenplay); Robert Duvall, Donald Pleasence, Maggie McOmie, Don Pedro Colley, Ian Wolfe, Marshall Efron, Sid Haig, John Pearce, James Wheaton, Scott Beach, Terence McGovern, David Ogden Stiers; Sci-Fi; Live Action

In 1971, "Up Pompeii" was released by MGM-EMI / Anglo-EMI / London Associated Films; Bob Kellett (director); Sid Colin (screenplay); Frankie Howerd, Michael Hordern, Barbara Murray, Patrick Cargill, Lance Percival, Bill Fraser, Julie Ege, Adrienne Posta, Bernard Bresslaw, Madeline Smith, Roy Hudd, Hugh Paddick, Royce Mills, Rita Webb, Lally Bowers, Aubrey Woods, Billy Walker, Russell Hunter, Laraine Humphrys, Kenneth Cranham, George Woodbridge, Derek Griffiths, Robert Tayman, Carol Hawkins, Candace Glendenning, Ian Trigger; Comedy; Live Action

In 1976, "Creature from Black Lake" was released by Howco International Pictures / Cinema Shares International Distribution / Jim McCullough Productions; Joy N. Houck Jr. (director/screenplay); Jack Elam, Dub Taylor, Dennis Fimple, John David Carson, Bill Thurman, Roy Tatum

In 1976, "Robin and Marian" was released by Columbia Pictures / Rastar; Richard Lester (director); James Goldman (screenplay); Sean Connery, Audrey Hepburn, Robert Shaw, Nicol Williamson, Denholm Elliott, Ronnie Barker, Kenneth Haigh, Ian Holm, Richard Harris, Bill Maynard, Esmond Knight, Veronica Quilligan, Peter Butterworth, John Barrett, Kenneth Cranham, Victoria Abril

In 1977, "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; John Lounsbery, Wolfgang Reitherman (directors); Larry Clemmons, Ralph Wright, Vance Gerry, Xavier Atencio, Ken Anderson, Julius Svendsen, Ted Berman, Eric Cleworth (screenplay); Sterling Holloway, John Fiedler, Junius Matthews, Paul Winchell, Howard Morris, Bruce Reitherman, Jon Walmsley, Timothy Turner, Ralph Wright, Clint Howard, Barbara Luddy, Hal Smith, Sebastian Cabot, Dori Whitaker; Family, Musical; Animation

In 1977, "Black Sunday" was released by Paramount Pictures; John Frankenheimer (director); Ernest Lehman, Kenneth Ross, Ivan Moffat (screenplay); Robert Shaw, Bruce Dern, Marthe Keller, Fritz Weaver, Bekim Fehmiu, Steven Keats, Michael V. Gazzo, William Daniels, Walter Gotell, Victor Campos, Joe Robbie, Robert Wussler, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier, Walter Brooke, Clyde Kusatsu, Tom McFadden, Than Wyenn, James Jeter, Robert Patten; Thriller; Live Action

In 1977, "Airport '77" was released by Universal Pictures; Jerry Jameson (director); Michael Scheff, David Spector (screenplay); Jack Lemmon, Lee Grant, James Stewart, George Kennedy, Brenda Vaccaro, Christopher Lee, Darren McGavin, Joseph Cotten, Olivia de Havilland, Robert Foxworth, Robert Hooks, Monte Markham, Kathleen Quinlan, Gil Gerard, James Booth, Monica Lewis, Maidie Norman, Pamela Bellwood, Arlene Golonka, Tom Sullivan, M. Emmet Walsh, Michael Pataki, George Furth, Richard Venture, Elizabeth Cheshire, Anthony Battaglia; Action, Disaster; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “(Love Me) Love The Life I Lead” by Fantastics peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Brandy” by Scott English peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “California” by Debby Boone peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Diamonds Are Forever” by Shirley Bassey peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Do What You Set Out To Do” by Bobby 'Blue' Bland peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Floy Joy” by The Supremes peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Handbags And Gladrags” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Happy Anniversary” by Little River Band peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Hollywood” by Boz Scaggs peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “It's All Up To You” by The Dells peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Keep On Doin' What You're Doin'” by Bobby Byrd peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Love Me Right” by Denise LaSalle peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Love Me, Love Me Love” by Frank Mills peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Mr. Penguin” by Lunar Funk peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Peg” by Steely Dan peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Poor Poor Pitiful Me” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Ring The Living Bell” by Melanie peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Silver Dreams” by The Babys peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Storybook Children (Daybreak)” by Bette Midler peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “That's What Love Will Make You Do” by Little Milton peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “The Name Of The Game” by ABBA peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “The Nickel Song” by Melanie peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “The Way You Do The Things You Do” by Rita Coolidge peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Until It's Time For You To Go” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “What's Your Name?” by Lynyrd Skynyrd peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “White Lies” by Grin peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Willpower Weak, Temptation Strong” by Bullet peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “You Got Me Walking” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “You Want It, You Got It” by Detroit Emeralds peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪✪ “Iron Man” by Black Sabbath peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, ✪✪ “Psycho Killer” by Talking Heads peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪✪ “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by Robert John peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “Baby, Baby My Love's All For You” by Deniece Williams peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Diamonds Are Forever” by Shirley Bassey peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Don't Say You Don't Remember” by Beverly Bremers peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Dreamer” by Supertramp peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Everything I Own” by Bread peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Fallin' In Love” by Ginette Reno peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Good Friends” by The Poppy Family peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Hey Lord” by Robert Salagen peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Peg” by Steely Dan peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Precious And Few” by Climax peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Runnin' Away” by Sly And The Family Stone peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Sweet Seasons” by Carole King peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Theme From 'Close Encounters Of The Third Kind'” by Meco peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “What's Your Name?” by Lynyrd Skynyrd peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Without You” by Nilsson peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪✪ “Iron Man” by Black Sabbath peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪✪ “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by Robert John peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “Baby Come Back” by Player peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Flirt” by Jonathan King peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Jesus” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Loving You Ain't Easy” by Pagliaro peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Rhiannon (Will You Ever Win)” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Spread Your Wings” by Queen peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “We've Got The Whole World” by Nottingham Forest With Paper Lace peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Without You” by Nilsson peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Wuthering Heights” by Kate Bush peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪✪ “Blue Is The Colour” by Chelsea Football Team peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “2-4-6-8 Motorway / I Shall Be Released” by Tom Robinson Band peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, “American Pie / Empty Chairs” by Don McLean peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Here You Come Again / Me And Little Andy” by Dolly Parton peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Hey Deanie / Strange Sensation” by Shaun Cassidy peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Red Hot / Sweet Surrender” by Robert Gordon peaked at number 50 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Show Me The Way” by Brian Cadd And Don Mudie peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Uptown Festival (Part 1) / Uptown Festival (Part 2)” by Shalamar peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “April Sun In Cuba” by Dragon peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Desirée” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Sometimes When We Touch” by Dan Hill peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Yes Sir, I Can Boogie” by Baccara peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “(Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again” by L.T.D. peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Denis” by Blondie peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Feelin' Alright” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Figaro” by Brotherhood Of Man peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Geef me je hand” by Ciska Peters peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Heart Of Gold” by Neil Young peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Here You Come Again” by Dolly Parton peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Hot Legs” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “L.B. Boogie” by Livin' Blues peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “On The Ride” by Continental Uptight Band peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Poppa Joe” by The Sweet peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Roundabout” by Yes peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, ✪✪ “Galaxy” by War peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “Harlequin” by Harlequin [SE] peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1978, “It's A Heartache” by Bonnie Tyler And The Bonnie Tyler Band peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Miss Decibel” by Wizex peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Right Back Where We Started From” by Maxine Nightingale peaked at number 9 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1978, ✪✪ “Sex And Drugs And Rock And Roll” by Ian Dury peaked at number 12 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “Black Dog” by Led Zeppelin peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Poppa Joe” by The Sweet peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1978, ✪✪ “Egyptian Reggae” by Jonathan Richman And The Modern Lovers peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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