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In 1971, The Rolling Stones announced they formed their own record company, Rolling Stones Records, in Cannes with their “lips” trademark logo of a tongue sticking out, which became widely used. It was formed to promote the hits of The Rolling Stones. “Brown Sugar” was the first hit by the Rolling Stones on the new label; following by “Wild Horses”, “Tumbling Dice” and Bill Gatesʹ favorite song, “Start Me Up”.
In 1971, “Friends” album by Elton John was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1973, On Opening Day at Three Rivers Stadium in front of a record crowd of 51,695, the Pirates retire Roberto Clementeʹs uniform number 21 posthumously. The Pittsburgh right fielder died in a plane crash on New Yearʹs Eve, attempting to provide relief to earthquake-stricken Managua, Nicaragua.
In 1973, Richard Nixon becomes the first president to throw the ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day in a contest held outside Washington, D.C. The Commander in Chief does the honors before Nolan Ryan, and the Angels beat the Royals at Anaheim Stadium, 3-2.
In 1973, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL: Appearing: BEE GEES (hosts), plus JERRY LEE LEWIS, GLADYS KNIGHT AND THE PIPS, JOHNNY NASH, JIM WETHERLY and SKEETER DAVIS
In 1974, BILLY JOELʹS 1ST HIT “PIANO MAN” is the first of more than 30 songs to reach the Billboard Top 40.
In 1974, DON KIRSHNERʹS ROCK CONCERT Appearing: ALLMAN BROTHERS (“RAMBLIN' MAN”), WET WILLIE, MARSHALL TUCKER BAND
In 1974, On the cover of TV Guide: “Norman Lear, Redd Foxx, Carroll OʹConnor, and Bill Macy”. Other Articles: Tarzan, Good Times
In 1974, R.C., “Hooked On A Feeling” by Blue Suede peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Seasons In The Sun” by Terry Jacks peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Your Cash Ainʹt Nothin' But Trash” by Steve Miller Band peaked at #51 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, Swedish pop group ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest held in Brighton, England, with a performance of the song “Waterloo.”
In 1974, The California Jam rock festival pulls in 200,000 people to see such acts as Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Black Oak Arkansas and the Eagles. The event runs with no problems, in fact it begins 15 minutes early.
In 1975, “Monty Pythonʹs Flying Circus”. U.S. Mr. Teabag (John Cleese) is walking to work in a most peculiar way: He looks like a praying mantis trying to cross a minefield in extremely tight shoes. Cleese works at the Ministry of Silly Walks and interviews a man (Michael Palin) trying to develop his own strange strut. After Palin demonstrates, Cleese says witheringly, “Itʹs not particularly silly, is it? I mean, the right leg isnʹt silly at all, and the left leg merely does a forward aerial half-turn every alternate step.” After showing Palin footage of some seminal funny walks, Cleese offers him a fellowship on an Anglo-French walking project. An ecstatic Palin says dreamily, “Le Marche Futile!” The result: A silly walker dressed on his right side like a Marcel Marceau mime; on his left, a London businessman. Itʹs the European Union, Python-style.
In 1975, “Rocky Horror Show” closes at Belasco Theater New York City after 45 performances.
In 1976, “The Bad News Bears” starring Walter Matthau, Tatum OʹNeal, and Vic Morrow premiered in New York and Los Angeles.
In 1978, U.S. President Jimmy Carter signed legislation extending the mandatory retirement age for most private employees in the U.S. from 65 to 70.
In 1979, Baltimore manager Earl Weaver wins his 1,000th game.
In 1979, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts THE BABYS (“EVERY TIME I THINK OF YOU”) plus GEORGE HARRISON (“BLOW AWAY”), TAVARES (“HEAVEN MUST BE MISSING AN ANGEL”); GLORIA GAYNOR (“I WILL SURVIVE”)
In 1979, The punk/new wave/dance group Blondie has its first big hit in the U.S. with “Heart of Glass.” The tune went platinum.
In 1979, When Rod Stewart sang his hit “Do You Think Iʹm Sexy”, Alana Collins obviously did. That day, Rod, who was romancing Britt Ekland (Peter Sellersʹ ex-wife), married Alana (George Hamiltonʹs ex-wife) instead on this day in Tina Sinatraʹs Beverly Hills home. The marriage lasted five years.
In 1979, “Brothers And Sisters”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC.
In 1979, “Heart Of Glass” single by Blondie was certified Gold by the RIAA. Was it rock and roll? New wave? Many thought it was disco. Oddly enough, the song was formerly called “The Disco Song” according to one source. With rock and roll crossing into disco, Rod Stewart just did it earlier, it wouldnʹt be long before Paul McCartney, KISS, and who knows, would join in. Steve Dahl would later blow up the disco records in a baseball game this July in protest to the movement.
In 1979, “Livin' It Up” single by Bell and James was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1979, “The Mackenzies of Paradise Cove” began airing on ABC
In 1975, "Capone" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1977, "Audrey Rose" was released by United Artists / Sterobcar Productions; Robert Wise (director); Frank De Felitta (screenplay); Marsha Mason, Anthony Hopkins, John Beck, Susan Swift, Norman Lloyd, John Hillerman, Robert Walden, Stephen Pearlman, Mary Jackson, Richard Lawson, Ivy Jones, Aly Wassil, Elizabeth Farley; Horror, Drama; Live Action
In 1979, "The Fifth Musketeer" was released by Columbia Pictures; Ken Annakin (director); David Ambrose, George Bruce (screenplay); Beau Bridges, Sylvia Kristel, Ursula Andress, Cornel Wilde, Ian McShane, Lloyd Bridges, José Ferrer, Alan Hale Jr., Olivia de Havilland, Rex Harrison, Helmut Dantine, Patrick Pinney; Adventure; Live Action
In 1979, "Love at First Bite" was released by American International Pictures / Melvin Simon Productions; Stan Dragoti (director); Robert Kaufman (screenplay); George Hamilton, Susan Saint James, Richard Benjamin, Arte Johnson, Dick Shawn, Ronnie Schell, Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Barry Gordon, Bob Basso, Bryan O'Byrne, Ralph Manza, Michael Pataki; Comedy, Horror; Live Action
In 1979, "A Perfect Couple" was released by 20th Century Fox; Robert Altman (director/screenplay); Allan F. Nicholls (screenplay); Paul Dooley, Marta Heflin, Titos Vandis, Belita Moreno, Henry Gibson, Dimitra Arliss, Allan F. Nicholls, Dennis Franz, Mona Golabek, Joel Crothers, Ann Ryerson, Poppy Lagos, Margery Bond, Susan Blakeman, Melanie Bishop; Romance, Comedy; Live Action
In 1974, “Must Be Love” by The James Gang peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “So Good” by Eleventh Hour peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Virginia (Touch Me Like You Do)” by Bill Amesbury peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Would You Lay With Me (In A Field Of Stone)” by Tanya Tucker peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Your Cash Ain't Nothing But Trash” by Steve Miller Band peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Lucy, Lucy, Lucy” by Alan Schick peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Mighty Love” by The (Detroit) Spinners peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Mockingbird” by Carly Simon And James Taylor peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “On A Night Like This” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Sunshine On My Shoulders” by John Denver peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Unborn Child” by Seals And Crofts peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Watching The River Run” by Kenny Loggins With Jim Messina peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Everlasting Love” by Robert Knight peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I've Got A Thing About You Baby” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Listen To The Music” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Ma-Ma-Belle” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Seasons In The Sun” by Terry Jacks peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Shanghai'd In Shanghai” by Nazareth peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Way We Were” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Hooked On A Feeling” by Blue Swede peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I'm A Train” by Albert Hammond peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Jet” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Shady Lady” by Shepstone And Dibbens peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “When Will I See You Again” by The Three Degrees peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Jet” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Waterloo” by ABBA peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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