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In 1972, Ralph Bakshiʹs X-rated animated movie “Fritz The Cat” opened at the Fine Arts and United Artists East. Comedy Centralʹs TV show “South Park” debuting 25 years later, is Peanuts compared to this movie.
In 1973, PINK FLOYDʹS BEST KNOWN ALBUM “DARK SIDE OF THE MOON” (featuring “MONEY”) is the number one selling album in the U.S., it will r remain on the charts for (a record of) over 300 weeks. Oddly, it never hits number one in ENGLAND
In 1973, R.C., “The Cisco Kid” by War peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, R.C., “Walk On The Wild Side” by Lou Reed peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, Mark Lapidos approaches John Lennon with an idea to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Beatlesʹ arrival in the U.S., to become the Chicago Beatlefest. John answers him: “Iʹm all for it. Iʹm a Beatle fan too.”
In 1975, Ringo Starr sings “No No Song” with Dick and Tom Smothers, for the U.S. TV show “Smothers Brothers Show.”
In 1975, San Francisco DJ and music producer Tom Donahue, who helped establish progressive music in the Bay City and supercharged the careers of the GRATEFUL DEAD and the JEFFERSON AIRPLANE, died of a heart attack on the day he was due to return as General Manager. He was 46.
In 1978, Cheap Trick performed a concert in Tokyoʹs Budokan Hall that was recorded for the live album “Cheap Trick at Budokan.”
In 1978, Steve Martin and the Toot Uncommons (the pseudonym used by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) released their "King Tut" single, just six days after performing the song on "Saturday Night Live" on NBC. The single peaked at number 17 on the August 12 Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart.
In 1978, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts JOURNEY (“WHEEL IN THE SKY”), RITA COOLIDGE, AL JARREAU and an interview with LOU REED
In 1979, BREAKING INTO THE TOP TEN After 15 years of BEATLES and WINGS hits on CAPITOL and Capitol-distributed APPLE, “GOODNIGHT TONIGHT” is the first single of PAUL McCARTNEYʹs to be released on COLUMBIA in the U.S.
In 1979, On the cover of TV Guide: “Danny Devito and Judd Hirsch of Taxi”. Other Articles: Sharon Gabet, Sweeps Weeks
In 1979, R.C., “Heart Of Glass” by Blondie peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. Was it a new wave song? Was it punk? Was it rock and roll? Was it even disco? Who cares?
In 1979, R.C., “Precious Love” by Bob Welch peaked at #19 on the pop singles chart.
In 1979, R.C., “Roxanne” by The Police peaked at #32 on the pop singles chart.
In 1979, The TV Comedies “Delta House” and “Whatʹs Happening!!” last aired on ABC.
In 1979, “Dance the Night Away,” the first single from “Van Halen II” is released. It peaks on U.S. charts at #15. It has nothing to do with DISCO!
In 1970, "A Man Called Horse" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1971, "Bananas" was released by United Artists; Woody Allen (director/screenplay); Woody Allen, Louise Lasser, Carlos Montalban, Natividad Abascal, Howard Cosell, Jacobo Morales, Miguel Ángel Suárez, René Enríquez, Roger Grimsby, Don Dunphy, Dan Frazer, Charlotte Rae, Axel Anderson, Arthur Hughes, Eddie Barth, Nicholas Saunders, Conrad Bain, Allen Garfield, Hy Anzell, Sylvester Stallone, Mary Jo Catlett, Tino García, David Ortiz, Jack Axelrod, Martha Greenhouse, Stanley Ackerman; Comedy; Live Action
In 1971, "Pretty Maids All in a Row" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Roger Vadim (director); Gene Roddenberry (screenplay); Rock Hudson, Angie Dickinson, Telly Savalas, John David Carson, Keenan Wynn, Barbara Leigh, Roddy McDowall, James Doohan, William Campbell, Susan Tolsky, Brenda Sykes, Joy Bang, Joanna Cameron, June Fairchild, Margaret Markov, Philip Brown, Kyle Johnson, Linda Morand, Topo Swope, Gretchen Burrell, Aimee Eccles, Diane Sherry, Mark Malmborg, Warren Seabury, Dawn Roddenberry; Comedy, Crime, Mystery; Live Action
In 1978, "FM" was released by Universal Pictures; John A. Alonzo (director); Ezra Sacks (screenplay); Michael Brandon, Eileen Brennan, Alex Karras, Cleavon Little, Martin Mull, Cassie Yates, Norman Lloyd, James Keach, Robert Patten, Linda Ronstadt, Jimmy Buffett, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, Jay Fenichel, Joe Smith, Tom Tarpey; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1978, "The Manitou" was released by AVCO Embassy Pictures / Herman Weist & Associates / Melvin Simon Productions; William Girdler (director/screenplay); Jon Cedar, Thomas Pope (screenplay); Tony Curtis, Michael Ansara, Susan Strasberg, Stella Stevens, Jon Cedar, Ann Sothern, Burgess Meredith, Paul Mantee, Jeanette Nolan, Lurene Tuttle, Hugh Corcoran; Horror; Live Action
In 1973, ✪ “Walk On The Wild Side” by Lou Reed peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Across 110th Street” by Bobby Womack peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Dancer” by Gino Soccio peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Gone Long Gone” by Chicago peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Heart Of Glass” by Blondie peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “High On Your Love Suite” by Rick James peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “How Could This Go Wrong” by Exile peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “I Never Said I Love You” by Orsa Lia peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Last Tango In Paris” by Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Love Ballad” by George Benson peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Masterpiece” by The Temptations peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Nobody Wins” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Oh La De Da” by The Staple Singers peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “One Man Band (Plays All Alone)” by Ronnie Dyson peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “People Are Changin'” by Timmy Thomas peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Precious Love” by Bob Welch peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Roller” by April Wine peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Roxanne” by The Police peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “The Lord Knows I'm Drinking” by Cal Smith peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “The Twelfth Of Never” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Touch Me Baby” by Ultimate peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Walk On By” by The Average White Band peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Who Was It?” by Hurricane Smith peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Can You Read My Mind” by Maureen McGovern peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Elena” by The Marc Tanner Band peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Groundhog” by Chilliwack peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Here Comes The Night” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “I Never Said I Love You” by Orsa Lia peaked at number 93 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Livin' It Up (Friday Night)” by Bell And James peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Stir It Up” by Johnny Nash peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “The Twelfth Of Never” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Time Is The Keeper” by Ian Thomas peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Wash My Troubles Away” by Side Effect peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “What A Fool Believes” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “You Didn't Listen To Me” by Molly Oliver peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “You Don't Know What Love Is” by Susan Jacks peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “All Because Of You” by Geordie peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Crazy” by Mud peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Everyday” by Don McLean peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Feel The Need” by Leif Garrett peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Highly Inflammable” by X-Ray Spex peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “My Love” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Questions And Answers” by Sham 69 peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “The Diamonds” by Chris Rea peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “The Staircase” by Siouxsie And The Banshees peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Valley Of The Dolls” by Generation X peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Walk On By” by The Average White Band peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Wam Bam” by Handley Family peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Every Time I Think Of You / Head First” by The Babys peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Pretty Maid / In Search Of You” by Tony Marshall peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Soul Man / Excusez Moi Mon Cherie” by The Blues Brothers peaked at number 100 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “The Last Time I Felt Like This / As Time Goes By” by Johnny Mathis And Jane Olivor peaked at number 98 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “The Wedding Song (There Is Love)” by Petula Clark peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Top Of The World / Love is Surrender” by The Carpenters peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Trouble In The City / The Girl's In Love” by Moscos And Stone peaked at number 72 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, ✪ “Ça plane pour moi” by Plastic Bertrand peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Heart Of Glass” by Blondie peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Music Box Dancer” by Frank Mills peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Still In Love With You” by Dragon peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1979, “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Ik wil jou” by Polle Eduard peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Lyrics” by Kayak peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Por un poco de tu amor” by Julio Iglesias peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Power To All Our Friends” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Stir It Up” by Bob Marley And The Wailers peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Veronica vrij” by Ben Cramer peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Dschinghis Khan” by Dschinghis Khan peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Hallelujah” by Milk And Honey peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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