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In 1974, A crime lord and an evil robot creator team up to rob Fort Knox, while trying to discover the secrets of the arms of “The Six Million Dollar Man.”
In 1974, ABCʹS “IN CONCERT” Appearing: LOGGINS and MESSINA (“MY MUSIC”, “DANNYʹS SONG”, “YOUR MAMA DONʹT DANCE”)
In 1974, Hank Aaron set a record…again. He set the National League record with his 15th career grand slam. The Braves beat the Cubs, 9-3.
In 1974, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts SPINNERS (“ONE OF A KIND”, “MIGHTY LOVE”, “COULD IT BE IʹM FALLING IN LOVE”), BOBBY WOMACK, BLOODSTONE, PETER YARROW, MARTHA REEVES (“POWER OF LOVE”)
In 1975, DON KIRSHNERʹS ROCK CONCERT Appearing: URIAH HEEP, NEW YORK DOLLS, RUFUS
In 1975, R.C., “Emma” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “Shaving Cream” by Benny Bell peaked at #30 on the pop singles chart. Thanks to the Doctor Demento radio show for reviving that lost novelty hit, the only pre-rock era song to chart in the rock era to this date.
In 1975, R.C., “Stand By Me” by John Lennon peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “The Bertha Butt Boogie Part 1” by Jimmy Castor Bunch peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.
In 1976, On The Edge of Night, Tiffany Whitney Douglas (Lucy Martin) was pushed to her death out of a tenth floor office window.
In 1976, “Black and Blue” album by The Rolling Stones was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1977, The New York disco Studio 54 opened. It fast became the “in” place to be among the glitterati. Cher was there for opening night.
In 1978, France sends troops to Chad. Chad thanked them and sent roses. (RIMSHOT!)
In 1978, Ringo Starr appeared in his first TV special which was an updated version of Mark Twainʹs “The Prince And The Pauper”; it guest starred Art Carney, Angie Dickinson, Vincent Price, Mike Douglas and George Harrison. Ringo Starr, who was in the lead role, sang new versions of “Act Naturally”, “Yellow Submarine” and “With A Little Help From My Friends”. Harrison provides the narration but it still get low number finishing 53 out of 65 shows. Well, opposite the popular ABC shows D.T. and others watched that night, who noticed? Sorry, Ringo, I missed your show.
In 1979, “Desolation Angels” album by Bad Company was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1978, "F.I.S.T." was released by United Artists / Chateau Productions / Huron Productions Inc.; Norman Jewison (director); Joe Eszterhas, Sylvester Stallone (screenplay); Sylvester Stallone, Rod Steiger, Peter Boyle, Melinda Dillon, David Huffman, Kevin Conway, Tony Lo Bianco, Cassie Yates, Peter Donat, Frank McRae, Henry Wilcoxon, Richard Herd, Ken Kercheval, James Karen, Stuart Gillard, Brian Dennehy, Nada Rowand, Sam Chew Jr., John Bleifer, Cole Dammett, Bruce McGill, Tony Mendia, Rozsika Halmos, Elena Karam, John Lehne, Deanne Fator, Jack Slate, James Jeter, Ron Delagardelle, Hugo Bolba, M. Patrick Hughes, Reid Cruickshanks, Chuck Gradi, Earl Montgomery, Vincent Williams; Neo-Noir, Crime, Drama; Live Action
In 1978, "The Last Waltz" was released by United Artists; Martin Scorsese (director); Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel, Robbie Robertson, Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Emmylou Harris, Van Morrison, The Staples, Dr. John, Muddy Waters, Paul Butterfield, Ronnie Hawkins, Ringo Starr, Ron Wood; Concert, Documentary; Live Action
In 1975, ✪ “The Bertha Butt Boogie” by The Jimmy Castor Bunch peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Amie” by Pure Prairie League peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Don't Leave Me In The Morning” by Odia Coates peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Emma” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Runaway” by Charlie Kulis peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Stand By Me” by John Lennon peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Supernatural Thing” by Ben E. King peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Swing Your Daddy” by Jim Gilstrap peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “All The Love In The World” by Mac Davis peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Anytime (I'll Be There)” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Butter Boy” by Fanny peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Cry To Me” by Loleatta Holloway peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Reach Out, I'll Be There” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “You Brought The Woman Out Of Me” by Evie Sands peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Skiing In The Snow” by Wigan's Ovation peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Mandy / Something's Comin' Up” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “My Boy / Thinking About You” by Elvis peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Pepper Box / Pinch Of Salt” by The Peppers peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Pick Up The Pieces / Work To Do” by The Average White Band peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Streets Of London / Summer Lightning” by Ralph McTell peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Foxie Foxtrot” by Nico Haak en de Paniekzaaiers peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Play Me Like You Play Your Guitar” by Duane Eddy And The Rebelettes peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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