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In 1970, Ringo Starr appears on the “David Frost Show”, singing “Sentimental Journey”. John and Yoko announce they will have a son in October.
In 1971, “Amos Moses” single by Jerry Reed was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1973, After their single “The Cover Of Rolling Stone” was first played, Doctor Hook and the Medicine Show were actually pictured on the front of that particular magazine. The next week, their single went gold. Inside, a “Rolling Stone” writer confirmed that members of the group (Doctor Hook and the Medicine Show) bought five copies of the mag for their moms, just like in the songʹs lyrics!
In 1973, The “Alert Orange Baseball” is used for the first time in major league history. The unique baseball, an invention of Oakland Athletics owner Charlie Finley, is used in an exhibition game between Oakland and the Cleveland Indians. Finley contends the ball, painted the color of a construction workerʹs hat, will be easier for both players and fans to see. But pitchers complain that the ball is slippery and hard to grip, while batters are unable to pick up the spin of the ball without seeing the seams. Although Finley pushes for the use of colored baseballs during the regular season, the idea will never come to fruition.
In 1974, “The $10,000 Pyramid”, TV Game Show, last aired on CBS, moved to ABC.
In 1975, All six Led Zeppelin albums released up to that date were in the U.S. chart during the same week, a feat never before made in pop history. For the record, coming after its chart-topping current release, “Physical Graffiti,” are: “Led Zeppelin IV” at #83, “Houses of the Holy” at #92, “Led Zeppelin II” at #104, “Led Zeppelin” at #116 and “Led Zeppelin III” at #124.
In 1975, Dolly Partonʹs “The Bargain Store” topped the U.S. country chart even though it was banned by some radio stations for its supposedly suggestive lyrics. Were they too suggestive for even Doctor Demento to play it?
In 1975, DON KIRSHNERʹS ROCK CONCERT Appearing: YES, DAVID ESSEX, RUSH, and film clips of the late JIMI HENDRIX
In 1975, On the cover of TV Guide: “Beatrice Arthur and Hermione Baddeley of Maude”. Other Articles: Baretta, Medical Center
In 1975, R.C., “Donʹt Call Us. Weʹll Call You” by Sugarloaf/Jerry Corbetta peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “Express” by B.T. Express peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “Lady Marmalade” by LaBelle peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “Shame, Shame, Shame” by Shirley (and Company) peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.
In 1976, At The 48th Academy Awards, the Oscar Winners went as follows: Best Actor: Jack Nicholson, One Flew Over the Cukckooʹs Nest; Best Actress: Louise Fletcher, One Flew Over the Cuckooʹs Nest; Best Director: Milos Forman, One Flew Over the Cuckooʹs Nest; Best Picture: One Flew Over the Cuckooʹs Nest; Best Supporting Actor: George Burns, The Sunshine Boys; Best Supporting Actress: Lee Grant, Shampoo
In 1977, In the NFL, a 16-game regular season, four-game preseason was adopted to begin in 1978. A second wild-card team was adopted for the playoffs beginning in 1978, with the wild-card teams to play each other and the winners advancing to a round of eight postseason series.
In 1978, David Bowieʹs first tour in two years starts in San Diego, California. (D.T.'s hometown!)
In 1978, “Carol Burnett Show Finale”, a two-hour series wrapup of her 11-season series, aired on CBS. Arenʹt we glad we spent this time together?
In 1979, CBS goes West for a miniseries about “The Chisholms,” a family saga that will prove popular enough to come back as a series the following winter (when, surprisingly, it will no longer be popular). A super cast includes Robert Preston, Rosemary Harris and Ben Murphy.
In 1979, On Another World, Iris (Beverlee McKinsey) informed Brian that Elena intended to seduce both their sons.
In 1979, “Music Box Dancer” single by Frank Mills was certified Gold by the RIAA. Itʹs that blasted song that you hear on ice cream trucks nowadays instead of the one I can hear only on one of the Flintstones cartoon episodes where Fred and Barney battle each other over their children involved in the Most Beautiful Baby contest between Pebbles and Bamm Bamm. Letʹs get rid of that blasted song and bring back the tune I heard on The Flintstones! The opinions expressed in the Datebooks do not necessairily reflect the opinions of the webserver or its sponsors.
In 1974, "The Great Gatsby" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1975, “Don't Let Go” by Commander Cody peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Everybody Wants To Find A Bluebird” by Randy Edelman peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Express” by B.T. Express peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I Have A Dream” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I Wanna Learn A Love Song” by Harry Chapin peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I'm Her Fool” by Billy Swan peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Lady Marmalade” by LaBelle peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Shame, Shame, Shame” by Shirley And Company peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Showdown” by Odia Coates peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “You And Your Baby Blues” by Solomon Burke peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “You Are So Beautiful” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I Wanna Learn A Love Song” by Harry Chapin peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Lady Marmalade” by LaBelle peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Love Corporation” by The Hues Corporation peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Part Of The Plan” by Dan Fogelberg peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Renaissance” by Valdy peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Shame, Shame, Shame” by Shirley And Company peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Step By Step” by The Kiki Dee Band peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “To The Door Of The Sun (Alle Porte Del Sol)” by Al Martino peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “My Man And Me” by Lynsey De Paul peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Sing A Happy Song” by George McCrae peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “There's A Whole Lot Of Loving” by Guys And Dolls peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “What In The World's Come Over You” by Tam White peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Green Door / Kenny” by The Bootleg Family Band peaked at number 98 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I Feel A Song (In My Heart) / Don't Burn Down The Bridge” by Gladys Knight And The Pips peaked at number 39 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I'm Down / Goodbye, Lady Hello” by The Hollies peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Tell Him / Lightning” by Hello peaked at number 36 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Having A Party” by The Osmonds peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Hey mal yo” by Johnny And Orquesta Rodrigues peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I'm Her Fool” by Billy Swan peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Train” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “You And Me” by Albert West peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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