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In 1972, Joe Tex earns a gold record for “I Gotcha,” his biggest single success (number two). Itʹs his first hit in four years.
In 1972, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was named NBA MVP. What a pro!
In 1972, The U.S. Senate passed the Equal Rights Amendment and sent it to the states for ratification, which failed. The would-be 27th Amendment would have prohibited discrimination on the basis of sex.
In 1972, “I Gotcha” single by Joe Tex was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1972, “Jungle Fever” single by The Chakachas was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1974, Frank Zappaʹs album [18] APOSTROPHE(ʹ) was released including the tracks “Donʹt Eat The Yellow Snow”, “Nanook Rubs It”, “Saint Alphonzoʹs Pancake Breakfast”, “Cosmik Debris”, “Apostrophe(')” and “Stink Foot”
In 1974, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host BILL WITHERS (“AINʹT NO SUNSHINE”, “LEAN ON ME”) plus BOBBY WOMACK, MELISSA MANCHESTER, MONTROSE, RORY GALLAGHER
In 1975, R.C., “Dance The Kung Fu” by Carl Douglas peaked at #48 on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “Wolf Creek Pass” by C.W. McCall peaked at #40 on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, The number one selling album: is “PHYSICAL GRAFFITI” from LED ZEPPELIN
In 1975, Walt Disney World Shopping Village opens.
In 1976, COVER OF PEOPLE ROB REINER and PENNY MARSHALL
In 1976, George Lucas began filming the first of nine planned movies in the “Star Wars” epic.
In 1976, Groundskeepers for the California Angels tried to keep the grass green in Anaheim Stadium. They were not very happy when they found…300…marijuana plants growing…in the outfield.
In 1976, Presidential candidate Jimmy Carter tells the audience at the National Association of Record Merchandisersʹ Scholarship Foundation Dinner that Bob Dylan, the Grateful Dead, Led Zeppelin and other bands inspired him while working late nights when he was the Governor of Georgia. To prove he would never lie to them, he quoted lines from the Beatlesʹ “Yesterday” and Dylanʹs “Blowin' in the Wind.”
In 1976, Principal photography for the first “Star Wars” movie, directed by George Lucas, began in Tunisia.
In 1976, Wanted! The Outlaws featuring Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Jessi Colter, and Tompall Glaser, was at #1 on the US Country music album chart. Wanted! The Outlaws earned its place in music history by becoming the first country album to sell a million copies.
In 1977, Comedienne, Lily Tomlin made her debut on Broadway this night as “Lily Tomlin on Stage” opened in New York.
In 1977, Jay Leno first appears on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson”.
In 1977, John Denverʹs TV special, “Thank God, Iʹm a Country Boy”, airs on ABC, Yee-haw, yea!
In 1977, Stevie Wonder releases the single, “Sir Duke.” The tune was a tribute to Duke Ellington and would spend three weeks at number one.
In 1978, "Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson was at #1 on the US Country chart. It beacame the last song for 12 years to spend four weeks at the top of the chart.
In 1978, The Police were booked by A&M Records.
In 1978, The Rutlesʹ “All You Need is Cash” was shown on NBC-TV. Musical pseudo-documentary parody of the BEATLES airs on N-B-C. Its stars include MONTY PYTHONʹS ERIC IDLE and ex-Beach Boy RICKY FATAAR with cameos by GEORGE HARRISON, PAUL SIMON and MICK and BIANCA JAGGAR.
In 1979, COVER OF ROLLING STONE JOHNNY CARSON
In 1972, "The Biscuit Eater" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1975, ✪ “Wolf Creek Pass” by C.W. McCall peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Angel” by The Atlanta Rhythm Section peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Bump Me Baby” by Dooley Silverspoon peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Emotion” by Helen Reddy peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I Am Love” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “It Do Feel Good” by Donna Fargo peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Leona” by Wet Willie peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “My Eyes Adored You” by Frankie Valli peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Sad Sweet Dreamer” by Sweet Sensation (U.K.) peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “The Pill” by Loretta Lynn peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “The South's Gonna Do It Again” by The Charlie Daniels Band peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Where Have They Gone” by Jimmy Beaumont peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “You're A Part Of Me” by Susan Jacks peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Dancin' on a Saturday Night” by Bond peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Do You Dream Of Being Somebody” by Murray McLauchlan peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Fire” by The Ohio Players peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I Am Love” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I've Been This Way Before” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “It's Alright” by Jim Capaldi peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Make Me Do Anything You Want / Para-Dice” by A Foot In Coldwater peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Movin' On” by Bad Company peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “My Boy” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “My Eyes Adored You” by Frankie Valli peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Never Let Her Go” by David Gates peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Nightingale” by Carole King peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “She's My Lady” by Jayson Hoover peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Star On A TV Show” by The Stylistics peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Up In A Puff Of Smoke” by Polly Brown peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Having A Party” by The Osmonds peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Only You Can” by Fox peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Pick Up The Pieces” by The Average White Band peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Sweet Music” by Showaddywaddy peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “What Am I Gonna Do With You” by Barry White peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Bird Of Prey / That's Rock And Roll” by Alley Cat (70's) peaked at number 98 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Bye, Bye / Storybook Ending” by Peter Shelley peaked at number 90 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “It's A Sin When You Love Somebody / If I Were Loving You” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 78 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Let's Start The Whole World Singing / Top Brass Shocking Trip - Part II” by Sally Finch peaked at number 81 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “On The Road / Rock And Roll Boogie” by Johnny O'Keefe peaked at number 61 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Only One Woman / In Good Time” by Nigel Olsson peaked at number 58 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Norma Jean Wants To Be A Movie Star” by Cunningham peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Now I'm Here” by Queen peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Shame, Shame, Shame” by Shirley And Company peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “You're No Good” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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