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The 70's Datebook for April 17

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In 1970, Johnny Cash played at the White House with June Carter and The Statler Brothers for President Nixon, who requested that he played "A Boy Named Sue." Cash declined Nixon's request to do Merle Haggard's "Okie From Muskogee" but did perform "Folsom Prison Blues", "Peace In The Valley" and "What Is Truth."

In 1970, Paul McCartney released his first solo album since becoming a former Beatle, “McCartney”, where he played and mixed all the instruments himself.

In 1970, “Joe Cocker” album by Joe Cocker was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1971, On the cover of TV Guide: “Paul Newman”. Other Articles: Allan Sherman, Young Lawyers. There was an auto racing special that week.

In 1971, R.C., “Another Day” by Paul McCartney peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, R.C., “Joy To The World” by Three Dog Night peaked at number one on the pop singles chart and stayed there for six weeks.

In 1971, The Doorsʹ “Love Her Madly” is released.

In 1972, The Boston Marathon allowed women to compete for the first time; Nina Kuscsik was the first officially recognized womenʹs champion, with a time of 3:10:26.

In 1973, Pink Floyd received a gold album certified by the RIAA for “The Dark Side of the Moon,” one of rockʹs landmark albums. The LP will remain on the charts for more than ten years and become the longest charting rock record of all time.

In 1976, On the cover of TV Guide: “Gabriel Kaplan and Marcia Strassman of Welcome Back, Kotter” Other Articles: Carlton the Doorman

In 1976, Presidential press secretary Ron Nessen hosts the most publicized and criticized program in the (then) short history of “Saturday Night Live.” Due to a techniciansʹ strike, the camera canʹt move, so the show features more commercial parodies than normal. Among the highlights: Dan Aykroyd liquefying a dead fish in the “Bass-O-Matic '76”, “Autumn Fizz, the carbonated douche”, the “Fluckers” sketch in which jam makers suggest that with a name like Fluckers / Mangled Baby Ducks / Painful Rectal Itch / Monkey Pus / Dog Vomit / Fluckers…it has to be good, Emily Litella misunderstanding about about “presidential erections,” and the real President Ford uttering the opening “Live from New York.”

In 1976, R.C., “Fopp” by Ohio Players peaked at #30 on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, The “Bass-O-Matic '76” classic Saturday Night Live ad parody aired.

In 1976, “Jailbreak,” Irish rockers Thin Lizzyʹs most successful U.S. release, enters the chart. It will peak at #18 thanks to their #12 gold single, “The Boys are Back in Town.”

In 1977, “In Search of…” began airing in syndication

In 1978, HOT NEW ALBUM “LONDON TOWN” from PAUL McCARTNEY and WINGS includes “WITH A LITTLE LUCK”

In 1978, HOT SELLING ALBUMS “SLOWHAND” (Eric Clapton); “AJA” (Steely Dan); Soundtrack from “SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER”; “LONDON TOWN” from PAUL McCARTNEY and WINGS includes “WITH A LITTLE LUCK” All cool classic albums!

In 1978, “Excitable Boy” album by Warren Zevon was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1978, “Lay Down Sally” single by Eric Clapton was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1979, The Oakland Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners, 6-5, but almost no one knew. Only 653 fans showed up for the game in Oakland.

In 1979, Their former tenant Richard Kline visits “The Ropers” at their condo with designs on selling them a mobile home. But can Stanley sign on the dotted line without telling Helen?

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, ✪ “Fopp” by The Ohio Players peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “1927 Kansas City” by Mike Reilly peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Action” by The Sweet peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Another Day” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Could I Forget You” by Tyrone Davis peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Do Me Right” by Detroit Emeralds peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Think Of You” by Perry Como peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Joy To The World” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Love's Lines, Angles And Rhymes” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “No Love At All” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Only Sixteen” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Stop! In The Name Of Love” by Margie Joseph peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “There Won't Be No Country Music (There Won't Be No Rock And Roll)” by C.W. McCall peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Time And Love” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “You Are Beautiful” by The Stylistics peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, ✪ “Fopp” by The Ohio Players peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “20 Years” by Jarvis St. Revue peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Back Seat Driver” by Bond peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Bird On A Wire” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Blue Money” by Van Morrison peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Cupid” by Tony Orlando And Dawn peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Deep Purple” by Donny And Marie Osmond peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Doesn't It Seem Like A Miracle” by Suzanne Stevens peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Feelin' Kinda Lucky Tonight” by Ray Materick peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Heavy Makes You Happy” by The Staple Singers peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Help Me Make It Through The Night” by Sammi Smith peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “High Fly” by John Miles peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Locomotive Breath” by Jethro Tull peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Lonely Night (Angel Face)” by The Captain And Tennille peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Lost In A Love Song” by Christopher Ward peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Love's Lines, Angles And Rhymes” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “New Orleans” by The Staple Singers peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Put Your Hand In The Hand” by Ocean peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Queen Of Clubs” by K.C. And The Sunshine Band peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Right Back Where We Started From” by Maxine Nightingale peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Sault Sainte Marie” by Original Caste peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “The Call” by Anne Murray peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “There's A Kind Of Hush (All Over The World)” by The Carpenters peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Try To Hold On” by Bobby Moore peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Walk By The River” by Steel River peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “What Is Life?” by George Harrison peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “What's Going On” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Where Did They Go, Lord?” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Without Your Love (Mr. Jordan)” by Charlie Ross peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “You Girl” by Major Hooples Boarding House peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Don't Stop It Now” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Doomsday” by Evelyn Thomas peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Movin'” by Brass Construction peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Mozart 40” by Sovereign Collection peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Ram Goat Liver” by Pluto peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “That's Where The Happy People Go” by The Trammps peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “There's A Kind Of Hush (All Over The World)” by The Carpenters peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover / Some Folks Lives Roll Easy” by Paul Simon peaked at number 35 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Just To Love You / How Can I Tell You” by G. Wayne Thomas peaked at number 58 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “King Of The Cops / Bond Is A Four Letter Word” by Billy Howard peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Rain / You Lost The Love” by Status Quo peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “T.N.T. / I'm A Rocker” by AC/DC peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Boulder To Birmingham” by The Hollies peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1976, “December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night)” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Deep Purple” by Donny And Marie Osmond peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Evil Woman” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1976, “River Lady (A Little Goodbye)” by Roger Whittaker peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Slipping Away” by Max Merritt And The Meteors peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Baby, I'll Give You Everything” by Saskia And Serge peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Dirlada” by Polis peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)” by Silver Convention peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Gypsy Woman” by Brian Hyland peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Smile Baby Smile” by Tony Sherman And The Sherman Brothers peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “True Love That's A Wonder” by Sandy Coast peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, ✪ “Baby Jump” by Mungo Jerry peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1971, ✪ “Bridget The Midget (The Queen Of The Blues)” by Ray Stevens peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Another Day” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Ganz Paris ist ein Theater” by Mireille Mathieu peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Have You Ever Seen The Rain?” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Knock Three Times” by Tony Orlando And Dawn peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Mother” by John Lennon peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

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

In 1971, “Muddy Muddy River” by The Shacklefords peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Right Wheel, Left Hammer, Sham” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Sailing” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Stop! I Don't Wanna Hear It Anymore” by Melanie peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Wer hat mein Lied so zerstört, Ma?” by Daliah Lavi peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1976, “You Sexy Thing” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night)” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Rose Garden” by Lynn Anderson peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Skreppa mi er bra esse” by Øystein Sunde peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Rose Garden” by Lynn Anderson peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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