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In 1973, Opryland opened in Nashville.

In 1973, THE BOBBY DARIN AMUSEMENT COMPANY Final episode of the singerʹs TV series included a large part of his nightclub routine, along with a guest star appearance by PEGGY LEE.

In 1974, A four-hour long battle with police goes on after the Cherry Blossom Music Festival in Richmond, Virginia. The concert, held outdoors in Richmondʹs City Stadium and billed as “a day or two of fun and music,” featurs Boz Scaggs, Stories, the Steve Miller Band and others. However, rioting starts when police start busting people for possession. 76 people are arrested and lots more are rushed to the first aid tents.

In 1974, DON KIRSHNERʹS ROCK CONCERT Appearing: EAGLES, LINDA RONSTADT, JACKSON BROWNE

In 1974, R.C., “Let It Ride” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive peaked at #23 on the pop singles chart.

In 1974, R.C., “Oh My My” by Ringo Starr peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1974, “The Streak” by Ray Stevens entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1975, As of this last show in a five-night engagement at the Los Angeles Sports Arena by Pink Floyd, 511 fans have been arrested for various offenses, mostly marijuana possession. During the third night of the event, Los Angeles Police Chief Ed Davis is quoted during a Rotary Club speech as saying, “Tonight at the Sports Arena, they have a dope festival. Itʹs called a rock concert or something.”

In 1975, HOT NEW ALBUM “STRAIGHT SHOOTER” from BAD COMPANY includes “FEEL LIKE MAKING LOVE”

In 1975, “Howard Cosell Sports Magazine”, TV Sports, last aired on ABC.

In 1979, On Another World, Iris (Beverlee McKinsey) dragged Janice along with her to crash Ted's party.

In 1979, Stevie Wonder made a surprise appearance at a Duke Ellington tribute concert at UCLAʹs Royce Hall. He performs “Sir Duke” and Ellingtonʹs “C-Jam Blues.”

In 1979, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts BEACH BOYS (“GOOD VIBRATIONS”, “SURFIN' USA”); plus BLONDIE (“HEART OF GLASS”, “ONE WAY OR ANOTHER”), BAD COMPANY (“ROCK and ROLL FANTASY”)

In 1975, "Death Race 2000" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1977, "Between the Lines" was released by Midwest Films / Vestron Video; Joan Micklin Silver (director); Fred Barron, David M. Helpern Jr. (screenplay); John Heard, Lindsay Crouse, Jeff Goldblum, Gwen Welles, Bruno Kirby, Stephen Collins, Joe Morton, Marilu Henner, Richard Cox, Michael J. Pollard, Lane Smith, Raymond J. Barry, Guy Boyd, Charles Levin, Jill Eikenberry, Susan Haskins; Drama; Live Action

In 1977, "The Man Who Loved Women" was released by United Artists / Les Films du Carrosse; François Truffaut (director/screenplay); Michel Fermaud, Suzanne Schiffman (screenplay); Charles Denner, Brigitte Fossey, Nelly Borgeaud, Geneviève Fontanel, Leslie Caron, Nathalie Baye, Valérie Bonnier, Jean Dasté, Roger Leenhardt, François Truffaut; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1979, "An Almost Perfect Affair" was released by Paramount Pictures; Michael Ritchie (director); Walter Bernstein, Don Peterson (screenplay); Keith Carradine, Monica Vitti, Raf Vallone, Christian De Sica, Dick Anthony Williams, Anna Maria Horsford, Katya Berger, Andy Ho, Henri Garcin, Sady Rebbot, Gérard Buhr, Chau Luang Ham, Jean-Pierre Zola, François Viaur, Farrah Fawcett; Romance, Comedy; Live Action

In 1979, "Dreamer" was released by 20th Century Fox; Noel Nosseck (director); James Proctor, Larry Bischof (screenplay); Tim Matheson, Susan Blakely, Jack Warden, Richard B. Shull, Barbara Stuart, Owen Bush, John Crawford, Marya Small, Matt Clark, Morgan Farley, Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez, Speedy Zapata, JoBe Cerny, Azizi Johari, Dick Weber, Chris Schenkel, Nelson Burton Jr., Julian Byrd, Rita Ascot Boyd; Sports; Live Action

In 1979, "A Little Romance" was released by Orion Pictures; George Roy Hill (director/screenplay); Allan Burns (screenplay); Laurence Olivier, Arthur Hill, Sally Kellerman, Diane Lane, Thelonious Bernard, Broderick Crawford, David Dukes, Anna Massey, Dominique Lavanant, Mike Marshall, Andrew Duncan, Claudette Sutherland, Graham Fletcher-Cook, Ashby Semple, Claude Brosset, Jacques Maury, Peter Maloney, Isabel Duby; Romance, Comedy; Live Action

In 1979, "Saint Jack" was released by New World Pictures; Peter Bogdanovich (director/screenplay); Howard Sackler, Paul Theroux (screenplay); Ben Gazzara, Denholm Elliott, James Villiers, Joss Ackland, Rodney Bewes, Mark Kingston, Lisa Lu, George Lazenby, Peter Bogdanovich, Monika Subramaniam, Judy Lim, Joseph Noël; Crime, Comedy; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “Dance With The Devil” by Cozy Powell peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song” by Jim Croce peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “I'm A Train” by Albert Hammond peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Keep On Singing” by Helen Reddy peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Let It Ride” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Lookin' For A Love” by Bobby Womack peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Oh My My” by Ringo Starr peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Outside Woman” by Bloodstone peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Thanks For Saving My Life” by Billy Paul peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me” by Gladys Knight And The Pips peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “All In Love Is Fair” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Come And Get Your Love” by Redbone peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Happiness Is Me And You” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “If It Feels Good, Do It” by Stories And Ian Lloyd peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “It Only Hurts When I Try To Smile” by Tony Orlando And Dawn peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Let's Get Married” by Al Green peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Lookin' For A Love” by Bobby Womack peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Piano Man” by Billy Joel peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Power Of Love” by Martha Reeves And The Vandellas peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Put A Little Love Away” by The Emotions peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Summer Breeze” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “T.S.O.P. (The Sound Of Philadelphia)” by MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Touch A Hand, Make A Friend” by The Staple Singers peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “What Do You Know About Love?” by Apple And Appleberry peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Would You Lay With Me (In A Field Of Stone)” by Tanya Tucker peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “I'm Gonna Knock On Your Door” by Jimmy Osmond peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “The Entertainer” by Marvin Hamlisch peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “The Golden Age Of Rock And Roll” by Mott The Hoople peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “Teenage Rampage / Own Up, Take A Look At Yourself” by The Sweet peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “De nacht” by Astrid Nijgh peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Help! De dokter verzuipt” by Rogier van Otterloo peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Love Epidemic” by The Trammps peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Who Do You Think You Are?” by Candlewick Green peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1974, “You Are Everything” by Diana Ross And Marvin Gaye peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “Waterloo” by ABBA peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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