In 1971, Born on this day in Saltville, Virginia, was Clay Davidson country music artist who released his debut album Unconditional in 2000. Its title track was a top 5 hit for him on the Billboard country charts, and the album produced two more Top 30 hits.
In 1972, HOT SELLING ALBUMS “AMERICA” (featuring “HORSE WITH NO NAME”); “HARVEST” (Neil Young); “PAUL SIMON” (his solo debut)
In 1973, The twin towers of New Yorkʹs World Trade Center were officially dedicated. (The towers were destroyed in the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001.)
In 1973, “The Cover Of Rolling Stone” single by Doctor Hook was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1974, Van Halen gets their first break when they become a regular act at Gazzaris in West Hollywood, California (now known as Billboard Live).
In 1974, “Ladies and Gentlemen: The Rolling Stones” opened as the first film with a quadraphonic soundtrack.
In 1975, Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
In 1975, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL: The OHIO PLAYERS are featured, in a show taped at the University of Chicago.
In 1977, British CBS releases the Clashʹs self-titled first album, a 14 song which contains such punk battlecrys as “White Riot,” “Police and Thieves” and “Londonʹs Burning.” CBS in the U.S. refuses to release it until 1979 and even then will get rid of the more virulent songs. Meantime, Americans will buy 100,000 imported copies of “The Clash,” making it one of the biggest-selling import records of all time.
In 1977, COVER OF PEOPLE DOLLY PARTON
In 1977, Kenny Rogers was at #1 on the country charts with "Lucille". Written by Roger Bowling and Hal Bynum, the song is about a man in a bar that meets a woman who has left her husband. It became Rogers' first major hit as a solo artist after leaving the successful country/rock group The First Edition the previous year. An international hit, it reached #1 on the Billboard Country Singles chart and #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top of the UK singles chart in June 1977.
In 1977, On One Life to Live, Mary, whoʹd kidnapped newborn Kevin, returned the tot to mama Viki.
In 1978, The Expos reveal their new mascot named Souki, an odd-looking character wearing an Expos uniform below a giant baseball head that has antennae. The Mr. Met-like figure, whose rights sells for fifty dollars, will be released after one season, after proving to be unpopular with the fans due to his strange looks and quirky behavior.
In 1978, “The Harvey Korman Show”, TV Variety; debut on ABC.
In 1979, AT THE MOVIES “THE CHINA SYNDROME” (Jane Fonda, Michael Douglas, Jack Lemmon) “SUPERMAN”, “NORMA RAE”
In 1979, “Go West” album by Village People was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1973, "The Mack" was released by Cinerama Releasing Corporation / Harbor Productions; Michael Campus (director); Robert J. Poole (screenplay); Max Julien, Richard Pryor, Juanita Moore, Carol Speed, Roger E. Mosley, Dick Anthony Williams, Don Gordon, William Watson, George Murdock, Paul Harris, Annazette Chase, Lee Duncan, June Wilkinson, Kai Hernandez, Junero Jennings, Sandra Brown, Christopher Brooks, Fritz Ford, Norma McClure, David Mauro
In 1979, "The Champ" was released by United Artists / Cinema International Corporation; Franco Zeffirelli (director); Frances Marion, Walter Newman (screenplay); Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Ricky Schroder, Jack Warden, Arthur Hill, Joan Blondell, Strother Martin, Elisha Cook Jr., Stefan Gierasch, Mary Jo Catlett, Kristoff St. John, Dana Elcar; Neo-Noir, Drama, Sports; Live Action
In 1970, “All I Have To Do Is Dream” by Glen Campbell and Bobbie Gentry peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Call Me” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Come Together” by Ike and Tina Turner peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Easy To Be Free” by Ricky Nelson peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Hang On Sloopy” by The Lettermen peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Got A Thing, You've Got A Thing” by Parliament/Funkadelic (Funkadelic) peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “If Only I Had My Mind On Something Else” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “July 12, 1939” by Charlie Rich peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Lay Lady Lay” by Ferrante and Teicher peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Let's Give Adam and Eve Another Chance” by Gary Puckett and The Union Gap peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Living Loving Maid” by Led Zeppelin peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “My Soul's Got A Hole In It” by Howard Tate peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Cat Walk” by Village Soul Choir peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The House Of The Rising Sun” by Frijid Pink peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “All I Have To Do Is Dream” by Glen Campbell and Bobbie Gentry peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Brighton Hill” by Jackie DeShannon peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Celebrate” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Child Of Dawn” by Justin Tyme peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Come Together” by Ike and Tina Turner peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Don't Worry Baby” by The Tokens peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Down In The Alley” by Ronnie Hawkins peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Free As The Wind” by Brooklyn Bridge peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Goin' Down” by Allan Nicholls peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Silly, Silly, Fool” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Take A Look Around” by Smith peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Time To Get It Together” by Country Coalition peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, ✪✪ “Welfare Cadillac” by Guy Drake peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Something's Burning” by Kenny Rogers and The First Edition peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Young, Gifted and Black” by Bob and Marcia peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, ✪✪ “Knock Knock Who's There?” by Mary Hopkin peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)” by Edison Lighthouse peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Travelin' Band / Who'll Stop The Rain” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “It's Five O'Clock” by Aphrodite's Child peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Lay Down” by Melanie and The Edwin Hawkins Singers peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Let There Be Love” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “You're Such A Good Looking Woman” by Joe Dolan peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Venus” by Shocking Blue peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Travelin' Band” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Whole Lotta Love” by Led Zeppelin peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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