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In 1970, Country Joe MacDonald was convicted of public obscenity for leading the audience at a Worcester (WUHʹ-stehr), Massachusetts, concert in his “fish” cheer…which spells out the so-called “f” word that has to be bleeped out when broadcasting on the radio.

In 1971, Lynn Anderson was at #1 on the Country album charts with Rose Garden. It remained at the top of the charts for 14 weeks, the longest run at the top of that chart for any country female vocalist until Shania Twain's The Woman in Me) album in 1995.

In 1972, R.C., “(Oh Lord Wonʹt You Buy Me A) Mercedes Benz” by Goose Creek Symphony peaked at #64 on the pop singles chart.

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

In 1972, Ringo Starr begins work on his documentary on Marc Bolan, “Born to Boogie,” by filming T. Rexʹs concert at Wembley, England.

In 1974, Most of the Arab oil-producing nations ended their five-month-old embargo against the United States that had been sparked by American support for Israel in the Yom Kippur War.

In 1975, “M*A*S*H”: If war is hell, the staff of the M*A*S*H 4077th unit was in the infernoʹs innermost circle. In “Abyssinia, Henry,” the hospitalʹs beloved commander, Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake (McLean Stevenson), is going home to his family in Fort Wayne, Indiana. After a night of wine, wontons, and song, and a touching good-bye with his surrogate son, Radar, Henry takes off on a plane that is shot down over the Sea of Japan. When Radar stumbles into the operating theater with the news, it is a shattering moment — a measure of just how precious these characters had become to us.

In 1975, “Tommy” album (soundtrack) was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1975, “Tommy”, the Whoʹs rock opera, starring Ann-Margaret, Oliver Reed, Elton John, and other rock artists, premiered at the Ziegfeld in “Quadrophonic Sound.”

In 1977, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts MARILYN McCOO and BILLY DAVIS Jr. (“YOU DONʹT HAVE TO BE A STAR”); plus FLEETWOOD MAC (“RHIANNON”, “GO YOUR OWN WAY”); MANFRED MANN (“BLINDED BY THE LIGHT”); THELMA HOUSTON (“DONʹT LEAVE ME THIS WAY”)

In 1977, The punk rock group the Clash released their first single, “White Riot”.

In 1978, On the cover of TV Guide: “Lindsay Wagner of Bionic Woman”. Other Articles: E.Thomas, 25 Years of Public TV

In 1978, On “Saturday Night Live,” Prymaat Conehead discovers that her husband Beldar is having an affair with student driver Jill Clayburgh.

In 1978, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Musical Guest: EDDIE MONEY (“BABY HOLD ON”, “TWO TICKETS TO PARADISE”)

In 1978, “Saturday Night Live”. This “commercial” for Royal Deluxe II is a priceless parody of the 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis ads featuring a diamond cutter, using sharp precision tools, shaping a gem in the backseat of the smooth-riding luxury sedan as it maneuvers sharp hills and hairpin turns. In SNLʹs outlandish version, a rabbi performs a backseat circumcision on an eight-day-old boy to illustrate the stability of the Royal Deluxeʹs power disk brakes and rack-and-pinion steering. Dan Aykroyd, the deadpan narrator, describes the rabbiʹs 40-mile-an-hour odyssey from Temple Beth Shalom in Little Neck, New York, as the carʹs grinning driver (Garrett Morris) negotiates rough roads, bumpy potholes and precarious construction cones. When the ride finally comes to an end and the rabbi returns the baby, who has only yelped once, to his adoring parents, he echoes the tag line of the Mercury commercial, solemnly declaring both the ride and the religious ritual just “poi-fect.”

In 1970, "The Liberation of L.B. Jones" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1976, "The Man Who Fell to Earth" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1978, "Straight Time" was released by Warner Bros. / First Artists; Ulu Grosbard (director); Alvin Sargent, Edward Bunker, Jeffrey Boam (screenplay); Dustin Hoffman, Harry Dean Stanton, Gary Busey, Theresa Russell, M. Emmet Walsh, Kathy Bates, Rita Taggart, Sandy Baron, Jake Busey, Edward Bunker; Crime, Drama, Neo-Noir; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “(Oh Lord Won't You Buy Me A) Mercedes Benz” by Goose Creek Symphony peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “(What A) Wonderful World” by Art Garfunkel, James Taylor And Paul Simon peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Ain't Understanding Mellow” by Jerry Butler And Brenda Lee Eager peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Cheer” by Potliquor peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Emotion” by Samantha Sang peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Everyday” by John Denver peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Heart Of Gold” by Neil Young peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “I Go Crazy” by Paul Davis peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Let's Live Together” by Cazz peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Night Fever” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Rock Me On The Water” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Son Of My Father” by Chicory Tip peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Sweet Sixteen” by B.B. King peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Talking Loud And Saying Nothing” by James Brown peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Until Now” by Bobby Arvon peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Up In Heah” by Ike And Tina Turner peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “(Love Is) Thicker Than Water” by Andy Gibb peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Bang A Gong (Get It On)” by T. Rex peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Don't Ever Take Away My Freedom” by Peter Yarrow peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Donna” by André Gagnon peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Down By The Lazy River” by The Osmonds peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Falling” by LeBlanc And Carr peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Floy Joy” by The Supremes peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Handbags And Gladrags” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Let It Go, Let It Flow” by Dave Mason peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “My World” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Never Had A Love” by Pablo Cruise peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Playing Your Game, Baby” by Barry White peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Ring The Living Bell” by Melanie peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Rocky Mountain Way” by Triumph peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Softly Whispering I Love You” by The [English] Congregation peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Sometimes When We Touch” by Dan Hill peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Starry Night” by Bugatti And Musker peaked at number 97 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “That's The Way I Feel About 'Cha” by Bobby Womack peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Theme From 'Close Encounters Of The Third Kind'” by John Williams And His Orchestra peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “To Love Somebody” by Jackie DeShannon peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Together Again” by Bobby Sherman peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “We're Together” by Hillside Singers peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “Fantasy” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “I Can't Help Myself” by Donnie Elbert peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “If It Don't Fit Don't Force It” by Kellee Patterson peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Lilac Wine” by Elkie Brooks peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Mother And Child Reunion” by Paul Simon peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Rumour Has It” by Donna Summer peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Say You Don't Mind” by Colin Blunstone peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “What's Your Name, What's Your Number” by The Andrea True Connection peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, ✪ “(Is This The Way To) Amarillo?” by Tony Christie Featuring Peter Kay peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Coz I Luv You” by Slade peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Emotion / When Love Is Gone” by Samantha Sang peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Take A Chance On Me / I'm A Marionette” by ABBA peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “Emotion” by Samantha Sang peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Rockin' All Over The World” by Status Quo peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “Als het om de liefde gaat” by Sandra And Andres peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Big City” by Tol Hansse peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “City To City” by Gerry Rafferty peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah)” by Chic peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “It's Only A Matter Of Time” by The Breeze peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Joy” by Apollo 100 peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Komm gib mir deine Hand” by Tony Marshall peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Look Wot You Dun” by Slade peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Mighty Mighty Roly Poly” by Mal peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Mother And Child Reunion” by Paul Simon peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Mr. Blue Sky” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Red Hot” by Robert Gordon With Link Wray peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “They're Playing Our Song” by Rod McKuen peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Uptown Top Ranking” by Althea And Donna peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, ✪ “Surfin' U.S.A.” by Leif Garrett peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Darling” by Baccara peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Desirée” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “For A Few Dollars More” by Smokie peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Free Me” by Uriah Heep peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “It's A Heartache” by Bonnie Tyler And The Bonnie Tyler Band peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Love's Unkind” by Donna Summer peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Miss Broadway” by Belle Epoque peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Mull Of Kintyre” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Only The Strong Survive” by Billy Paul peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Star-Dance” by John Forde peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “For A Few Dollars More” by Smokie peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1972, “I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)” by The New Seekers peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “Love Is In The Air” by John Paul Young peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Love Is Like Oxygen” by The Sweet peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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