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In 1971, R.C., “Man In Black” by Johnny Cash peaked at #58 on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, R.C., “Oye Como Va” by Santana peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.

In 1972, Daytime soap opera Return to Peyton Place, a spin-off of primetime hit Peyton Place, premiered on NBC. The original cast included Bettye Ackerman, Warren Stevens, Katherine Glass, Lawrence P. Casey and Ron Russell. The show ran until January 4, 1974, and was replaced in the NBC daytime lineup by another soap, How to Survive a Marriage.

In 1973, On The Doctors, Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) was distraught over her missing daughter, Penny. So you could say that Althea was Penny-less?

In 1976, AMERICAN BANDSTAND Guest: JOHNNY TAYLOR (“DISCO LADY”)

In 1976, R.C., “Disco Lady” by Johnnie Taylor peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, R.C., “Golden Years” by David Bowie peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, R.C., “Hit The Road Jack” by Stampeders peaked at #40 on the pop singles chart; it featured a telephone conversation with Wolfman Jack.

In 1976, Release: Diana Rossʹ “Love Hangover” single

In 1978, COVER OF NEWSWEEK Comic STEVE MARTIN

In 1978, Syndicated soap opera High Hopes premiered. The show revolved around Dr. Neal Chapman (Bruce Gray), a family counselor who dealt with the case histories of his patients with stories told in arcs with a beginning, middle and end.

In 1978, “Pass The Buck”, TV Game Show; debut on CBS.

In 1979, Singer-songwriter Kate Bush made her first major concert debut at a theatre in Liverpool, England.

In 1979, Van Halenʹs “Van Halen II” goes gold just five days before the band takes off on a triumphant ten-month tour. The long trip is the opposite of the way Van Halen records. For their second LP, they took a mere six days in the studio, one-third the time required for their first album.

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, ✪ “Hit The Road Jack” by The Stampeders peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Adrienne” by Tommy James And The Shondells peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “After The Fire Is Gone” by Loretta Lynn And Conway Twitty peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Ask Me No Questions” by B.B. King peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Blue Money” by Van Morrison peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Disco Lady” by Johnnie Taylor peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Do It With Feeling” by Michael Zager's Moon Band Featuring Peabo Bryson peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Free” by Chicago peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Give It To Me” by Mob peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Golden Years” by David Bowie peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Good Hearted Woman” by Willie Nelson And Waylon Jennings peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “He's A Friend” by Eddie Kendricks peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “I Thought It Took A Little Time” by Diana Ross peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Was Wondering” by The Poppy Family peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry” by Terry Bradshaw peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)” by The Temptations peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Looking For Space” by John Denver peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Love Fire” by Jigsaw peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Man In Black” by Johnny Cash peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Money Honey” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Only Love Is Real” by Carole King peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Ophelia” by The Band peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Oye Como Va” by Santana peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Sally” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Sit Yourself Down” by Stephen Stills peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Soldier's Last Letter” by Merle Haggard peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Soul Power” by James Brown peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Street Talk” by Bob Crewe Generation peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Sweet Thing” by Rufus And Chaka Khan peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Tangerine” by The Salsoul Orchestra peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Temptation Eyes” by The Grass Roots peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Theme From 'Love Story' (Where Do I Begin)” by Andy Williams peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Tongue In Cheek” by Sugarloaf peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “When There's No You” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Without Your Love (Mr. Jordan)” by Charlie Ross peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “You're All I Need To Get By” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, ✪ “Chairman Of The Board” by Chairmen Of The Board peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, ✪ “Junk Food Junkie” by Larry Groce peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “A Stranger In My Place” by Anne Murray peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Any Way You Want It” by Charity Brown peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Cherish What Is Dear To You” by Freda Payne peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Children Of The Sun” by Mashmakhan peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Cried Like A Baby” by Bobby Sherman peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Dream Weaver” by Gary Wright peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Free” by Chicago peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Gimme Some” by Jimmy "Bo" Horne peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Glory Glory” by Smyle peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “In France They Kiss On Main Street” by Joni Mitchell peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)” by The Temptations peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Lazy Love” by New City Jam Band peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Love Hurts” by Jim Capaldi peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Nickel Song” by The New Seekers peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “One Night Lovers” by Tom Middleton peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Only A Friend Of Mine” by Next peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Proud Mary” by Ike And Tina Turner peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “She's A Lady” by Tom Jones peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Suspicious Love” by Copper Penny peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Why?” by Roger Whittaker peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, ✪ “Bridget The Midget (The Queen Of The Blues)” by Ray Stevens peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, ✪ “Pinball Wizard” by Elton John peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, ✪ “Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane” by The Beatles peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Cherish What Is Dear To You” by Freda Payne peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Have You Ever Seen The Rain?” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Hello Happiness” by The Drifters peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Hey Mr. Music Man” by Peters And Lee peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “I Wanna Stay With You” by Gallagher And Lyle peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Will Drink The Wine” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “If You Love Me” by Mary Hopkin peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Music From The Six Wives Of Henry Viii” by Early Music Consort peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Power To The People” by John Lennon And The Plastic Ono Band peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Underneath The Blanket Go” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Why?” by Roger Whittaker peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Yesterday” by The Beatles peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “You See The Trouble With Me” by Barry White peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “(Blame It) On The Pony Express” by Johnny Johnson And The Bandwagon peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Elizabeth / Little Ray Of Sunshine” by Normie Rowe peaked at number 57 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Evil Woman / Fire On High” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Have You Ever Seen The Rain? / Hey Tonight” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Knock Three Times” by Tony Orlando And Dawn peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Love Hurts / Sugar Honey” by Jim Capaldi peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Love Is The Drug / Sultanesque” by Roxy Music peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Save Me / Save Me Again” by Silver Convention peaked at number 83 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “The First Hello, The Last Goodbye / Ride A Country Road” by Roger Whittaker peaked at number 100 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “The Warrior / She Was My Babe” by Johnny Dick peaked at number 79 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Your Song” by Elton John peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover” by Paul Simon peaked at number 18 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Drive Safely Darlin'” by Tony Christie peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Grow Some Funk Of Your Own” by Elton John peaked at number 39 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, ✪ “Alley-Oop” by Groupies Delite And The Sandwich Band peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Do You Dig It” by Spooky And Sue peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Fernando” by ABBA peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Fooled Around And Fell In Love” by Elvin Bishop peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Ich bin verliebt in die Liebe” by Chris Roberts peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Love Is The Drug” by Roxy Music peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Nathalie” by The George Baker Selection peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Saturday Night (Version '75)” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “The Song Of My Life” by Petula Clark peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Together Again” by Emmylou Harris peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “En gang skal jeg dra til Kansas City” by Gluntan peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Lykken er” by Hanne Krogh peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Movie Star” by Harpo peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Fernando” by ABBA peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Rain” by Status Quo peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Ça va pas changer le monde” by Joe Dassin peaked at number 15 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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