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The 70's Datebook for April 14

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In 1970, On Another World, Steve (George Reinholt) woke up after brain surgery and asked Alice why she wasn't wearing her engagement ring. It would later be revealed that Steve didn't remember anything that happened after the summer of 1969.

In 1972, David Bowie releases the first single from his conceptual “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars” — “Starman” backed with “Suffragette City.” “Ziggy” will remain on the LP chart for more than a year and will finally break Bowie in the U.S.

In 1972, The Rolling Stones released “Tumblin' Dice”/“Sweet Black Angel” from their album “Exile on Main Street.”

In 1972, “Thatʹs Entertainment” opens at Edison Theater New York City for four performances.

In 1973, On the cover of TV Guide: “Shelley Fabares and Brian Keith of The Little People”. Other Articles: Barnaby Jones

In 1973, Paul McCartney releases “My Love.”

In 1974, Pete Townshend made his solo performing debut at the Roundhouse in London…accompanied by tapes recorded in his home studio.

In 1974, The cult game “Dungeons And Dragons” was invented. It was marketed by TSR Incorporated.

In 1974, The Whoʹs Pete Townshend made his solo performing debut at the Roundhouse in London accompanied by tapes recorded in his home studio.

In 1975, COVER OF “PEOPLE” WARREN BEATTY, JULIE CHRISTIE, GOLDIE HAWN (in “SHAMPOO”)

In 1975, Having already received two gold records for the albums, “The Captain and Me” and “What Once Were Vices Are Now Habits,” the Doobie Brothers pick up their first gold single certified by the RIAA for their country flavored “Black Water.”

In 1975, Mick Jagger confirmed that Ron Wood will be accompanying the Rolling Stones when they tour North and South America.

In 1976, Stevie Wonder announced he signed a $13 million contract with Motown Records, which seemed to be a totally huge amount at that time. The first result will be his acclaimed album “Songs in the Key of Life” a few months later.

In 1977, Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar, star of TV series “Buffy, the Vampire Stalker,” was born. You can hear her name referenced in “Weird Al” Yankovicʹs song “All About The Pentiums,” and also had a song with Whitney Avalon as “Snow White vs. Elsa: Princess Rap Battle” in 2015. She also was the star of “Swan Lake,” a syndicated soap opera in 1992 and joined “All My Children” as Kendall Hart the following year for three years.

In 1978, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts ENGLAND DAN and JOHN FORD COLEY (“WEʹLL NEVER HAVE TO SAY GOODBYE AGAIN”, “NIGHTS ARE FOREVER”); plus KANSAS (“DUST IN THE WIND”), COMMODORES, WET WILLIE (“STREET CORNER SERENADE”)

In 1978, “Quark”, TV Scifi Comedy; last aired on NBC.

In 1979, Doctor Hookʹs “When Youʹre In Love With A Beautiful Woman” is released.

In 1979, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Quincy: Jack Klugman and John S. Ragin”. Other articles: Carol Burnett

In 1979, R.C., “What A Fool Believes” by Doobie Brothers peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. It was the 500th chart topper during the Rock Era. And itʹs certified as a million seller this same date.

In 1979, “What A Fool Believes” single by Doobie Brothers was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1974, "Lovin' Molly" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1978, "The Medusa Touch" was released by ITC Entertainment / Coatesgold / Bulldog / Citeca Productions; Jack Gold (director); John Briley (screenplay); Richard Burton, Lino Ventura, Lee Remick, Harry Andrews, Alan Badel, Marie-Christine Barrault, Jeremy Brett, Michael Hordern, Gordon Jackson, Derek Jacobi, Robert Lang, Michael Byrne, John Normington, Robert Flemyng, Philip Stone, Malcolm Tierney, Norman Bird, Jennifer Jayne, Avril Elgar, James Hazeldine, David de Keyser, Gordon Honeycombe, James Burke; Thriller, Horror; Live Action

In 1978, "Passion Flower Hotel" was released by Atlantic Releasing Corporation / Audifilm; André Farwagi (director); Ken Globus, Paul Nicholas (screenplay); Nastassja Kinski, Gerry Sundquist, Sean Chapman, Marion Kracht, Fabiana Udenio, Kurt Raab, Stefano D'Amato, Gabriele Blum, Veronique Delbourg, Nigel Graves, Carolin Ohrner; Coming-of-Age, Comedy; Live Action

In 1978, "The Scenic Route" was released by New Line Cinema; Mark Rappaport (director/screenplay); Randy Danson, Marilyn Jones, Kevin Wade; Drama; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “A Letter To Myself” by The Chi-Lites peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Bitter Bad” by Melanie peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Call Me (Come Back Home)” by Al Green peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Danny's Song” by Anne Murray peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Down And Out In New York City” by James Brown peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Gudbuy T'Jane” by Slade peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I Need You” by Euclid Beach Band peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I'll Come Running” by Livingston Taylor peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Keep On Dancin'” by Gary's Gang peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Mama Was A Rock And Roll Singer, Papa Used To Write All Her Songs” by Sonny And Cher peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Mr. Magic Man” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “River Road” by Uncle Dog peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “There But For The Grace Of God Go I” by Machine peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “What A Fool Believes” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Yesterday I Had The Blues” by Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “A Good Song” by Valdy peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Big Shot” by Billy Joel peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Bustin' Loose (Part 1)” by Chuck Brown And The Soul Searchers peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Contact” by Edwin Starr peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Control Of Me” by Les Emmerson peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Cook With Honey” by Judy Collins peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Daddy's Home” by Jermaine Jackson peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Every Time I Think Of You” by The Babys peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Every Which Way But Loose” by Eddie Rabbitt peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Everyday Working Man” by Ginette Reno peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Four Strong Winds” by Neil Young peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Ice On the Road” by Fergus peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “It Hurts So Bad” by Kim Carnes peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Just One Look” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Lady” by Little River Band peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Life Line” by John Bennett peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Mama Was A Rock And Roll Singer, Papa Used To Write All Her Songs” by Sonny And Cher peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Master Of Eyes (The Deepness Of Your Eyes)” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Now That We've Found Love” by Third World peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “One Less Set Of Footsteps” by Jim Croce peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Our Love Is Insane” by Desmond Child And Rouge peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Shadow” by R. Dean Taylor peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Shake Your Groove Thing” by Peaches And Herb peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Sing” by The Carpenters peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Take It Back” by The J. Geils Band peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Touch Of Magic” by James Leroy peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Watch Out For Lucy” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “You're Still The One” by Copper Penny peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, ✪ “Cool For Cats” by U.K. Squeeze peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Bright Eyes” by Art Garfunkel peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “By The Devil” by Blue Mink peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Dream Lover / Mack The Knife” by Bobby Darin peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “He's The Greatest Dancer” by Sister Sledge peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “I Don't Know Why” by Andy And David Williams peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “I'm A Clown / Some Kind Of Summer” by David Cassidy peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Imagination” by Rocky Sharpe And The Replays peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Livin' It Up (Friday Night)” by Bell And James peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Love And Desire” by Arpeggio peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Mary Ann” by Black Lace peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Nevertheless (I'm In Love With You)” by The New Seekers peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Poetry In Motion / Princess Princess” by Johnny Tillotson peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Pyjamarama” by Roxy Music peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Sha-La-La Means I Love You” by Barry White peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Shoot Shoot” by U.F.O. peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Something's Cookin' In The Kitchen” by Dana peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Strange Town” by The Jam peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “The Runner” by The Three Degrees peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Wow” by Kate Bush peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, ✪ “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick / There Ain't Half Been Some Clever Bastards” by Ian Dury And The Blockheads peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, ✪ “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)” by John Fogerty And The Blue Ridge Rangers peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Breakfast At Sweethearts / Plaza” by Cold Chisel peaked at number 63 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Chiquitita / Lovelight” by ABBA peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I See Red / Hermit McDermitt / Message Boy” by Split Enz peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Killing Me Softly (With His Song) / Just Like a Woman” by Roberta Flack peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Music Box Dancer / The Poet And I” by Frank Mills peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Take Me To The River / Thank You For Sending Me an Angel” by Talking Heads peaked at number 58 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Big Shot” by Billy Joel peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Dancin' Shoes” by Nigel Olsson peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Got To Be Real” by Cheryl Lynn peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Heaven Knows” by Donna Summer With Brooklyn Dreams peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Lady” by Little River Band peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Pretty Blue Eyes” by Tom Sharplin peaked at number 39 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Stormy” by Santana peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Take Me To The River” by Talking Heads peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, ✪ “Pinball Wizard / See Me, Feel Me (medley)” by The New Seekers peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Besame mucho” by Apollo 100 peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Born To Be Alive” by Patrick Hernandez peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Can You Feel The Force” by The Real Thing peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Colorado” by Xandra peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Equinoxe Part 5” by Jean-Michel Jarre peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Fashion Pack (Studio 54)” by Amanda Lear peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Forever And Ever” by Demis Roussos peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Hop, Skip And Jump” by Chalawa peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band)” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Oh Lord” by Shocking Blue peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Oh, Eliza” by Danny Cardo peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Sarah Smiles” by Bram Tchaikovsky peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Switch” by Benelux And Nancy Dee peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “The Story Of Buddy Holly” by Familee peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Twelfth Of Never” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, ✪ “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick” by Ian Dury And The Blockheads peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Andrea” by Fabrizio de André peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Baby Make Love” by La Bionda peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Best Of Both Worlds” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 25 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Block Buster” by The Sweet peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Chiquitita” by ABBA peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Crocodile Rock” by Elton John peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Heart Of Glass” by Blondie peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Hello Hurray” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Himalaya” by C. Jérôme peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “In den Augen der andern” by Christian Anders peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Mirrors” by Sally Oldfield peaked at number 21 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Nights In The City” by Wilfried peaked at number 23 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “No Time For A Tango” by Snoopy peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Rag Doll” by Nighttrain peaked at number 24 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Rock And Roll Is Back” by Vanity Fare peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Mosquito” by The Doors peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Tragedy” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Yellow Boomerang” by Middle Of The Road peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “20th Century Boy” by Marc Bolan And T. Rex peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Darlin'” by Frankie Miller peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Le Freak” by Chic peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Oliver” by Anita Skorgan peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Hooray! Hooray! It's A Holi-Holiday” by Boney M. peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Yellow Boomerang” by Middle Of The Road peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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