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In 1972, R.C., “Amerikan Music” by Steve Alaimo peaked at #79 on the pop singles chart.

In 1972, R.C., “Doctor My Eyes” by Jackson Browne peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1972, R.C., “I Gotcha” by Joe Tex peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1972, R.C., “Suavecito” by Malo peaked at #18 on the pop singles chart.

In 1972, Releases: Elton Johnʹs “Rocket Man”

In 1972, “Sylviaʹs Mother” by Doctor Hook entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1974, “The $10,000 Pyramid”, TV Game Show, moved to ABC, and also syndicated 1974-79 as the $25,000 Pyramid. Dick Clark was the host.

In 1976, “Here and There” album by Elton John was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1977, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL: Host HELEN REDDY plus the KINKS (“SLEEPWALKER”), JAMES BROWN and KENNY ROGERS (“LUCILLE”)

In 1977, The rock group Led Zeppelin played a concert at the Silverdomw in Pontiac, Michigan. A record 76,000 fans were their audience that night, breaking the groupʹs own record for the biggest-ever attendance at a concert with a single headliner, exceeding the 57-thousand at a Zeppelin concert in Tampa almost four years earlier. (That show, in turn, had taken the record from the 1965 Shea Stadium Beatles concert.)

In 1977, “The Beatles At The Hollywood Bowl” LP was released in the U.K.

In 1978, Bob Kingsley took over hosting American Country Countdown, a stint that would last for 27 years. He had been a producer of the radio countdown show since 1974.

In 1978, R.C., “Do You Wanna Dance” by Ramones peaked at #86 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, “The Mary Tyler Moore Hour” last airs on CBS. Among the cast members of this comedy/variety show flop? Michael Keaton and our good buddy David Letterman.

In 1977, "Andy Warhol's Bad" was released by New World Pictures / Factory Films; Jed Johnson (director); Pat Hackett, George Abagnalo, Andy Warhol (screenplay); Carroll Baker, Perry King, Susan Tyrrell, Stefania Casini, Cyrinda Foxe, Susan Blond, Tere Tereba, Lawrence Tierney, Tamara Horrocks, Charles McGregor, Matthew Anton, Cathy Roskam, Mary Boylan, Gordon Oas-Heim, Michael Forella, Kitty Bruce, Renee Paris, John Starke, Ruth Jaroslow; Comedy; Live Action

In 1977, "The Picture Show Man" was released by Village Roadshow Pictures / Umbrella Entertainment / Limelight Productions; John Power (director); Joan Long (screenplay); Rod Taylor, John Meillon, John Ewart, Harold Hopkins, Patrick Cargill, Yelena Zigon, Garry McDonald, Sally Conabere, Judy Morris, Gerry Duggan; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1977, "The White Buffalo" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; J. Lee Thompson (director); Richard Sale (screenplay); Charles Bronson, Jack Warden, Will Sampson, Kim Novak, Slim Pickens, Clint Walker, Stuart Whitman, John Carradine, Ron Thompson; Fantasy, Western; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, ✪ “Amerikan Music” by Steve Alaimo peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪ “I Gotcha” by Joe Tex peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Africanism/Gimme Some Lovin'” by Kongas peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore” by Angel peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Ain't That Peculiar” by Fancy peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Beg, Steal Or Borrow” by The New Seekers peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Betcha By Golly Wow!” by The Stylistics peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Day Dreaming” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Do You Wanna Dance?” by The Ramones peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Doctor My Eyes” by Jackson Browne peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Ego” by Elton John peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “I Had It All The Time” by Tyrone Davis peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Jubilation” by Paul Anka peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Lay-Away” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Legend In Your Own Time” by Carly Simon peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Make You Feel Love Again” by Wet Willie peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Mister Can't You See” by Buffy Sainte-Marie peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “More Than A Woman” by Tavares peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Run, Run, Run” by Jo Jo Gunne peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Suavecito” by Malo peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Vahevala” by Kenny Loggins With Jim Messina peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Where There's A Will, There's A Way” by Delaney And Bonnie peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “You'll Love Again” by Hotel peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “A Horse With No Name” by America peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Be My Lover” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Bombs Away” by Bob Weir peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Flash Light” by Parliament/Funkadelic (Parliament) peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)” by Styx peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Help Me Make It Through The Night” by Gladys Knight And The Pips peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “I'm Gonna Take Care Of Everything” by Rubicon peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “If I Can't Have You” by Yvonne Elliman peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “In The Rain” by The Dramatics peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Jump Into The Fire” by Nilsson peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Simple Song Of Freedom” by Buckwheat peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Sing A Song” by David Clayton Thomas peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Sweet Talkin' Woman” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Taos New Mexico” by R. Dean Taylor peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “The Family Of Man” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Walk Right Back” by Anne Murray peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “What'd I Say” by Rare Earth peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Yank Me, Crank Me” by Ted Nugent peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, ✪ “(I Can't Gèt Mé Nö) Satisfactiön” by Devo peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Bad Old Days” by Co-Co peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Beautiful Sunday” by Daniel Boone peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Hey Lord, Don't Ask Me Questions” by Graham Parker And The Rumour peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Never Let Her Slip Away” by Andrew Gold peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Run, Run, Run” by Jo Jo Gunne peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Take Me I'm Yours” by U.K. Squeeze peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “The Closer I Get To You” by Roberta Flack And Donny Hathaway peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Theme From 'Hong Kong Beat'” by Richard Denton And Martin Cook peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Wade In The Water” by Ramsey Lewis peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “A Horse With No Name” by America peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Cold As Ice / I Need You” by Foreigner peaked at number 32 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Just The Way You Are / Get It Right The First Time” by Billy Joel peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Morning Has Broken / I Want To Live In A Wigwam” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Mother And Child Reunion” by Paul Simon peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Theme From 'Close Encounters Of The Third Kind'” by John Williams And His Orchestra peaked at number 47 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Uptown Top Ranking / No More Fighting” by Althea And Donna / The Mighty Two peaked at number 66 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Women In Uniform / Don't Take Your Lurex To The Laundromat / Do The Hook” by Skyhooks peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night) / For Crying Out Loud” by Meat Loaf peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “Lay Down Sally” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Native New Yorker” by Odyssey peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Wuthering Heights” by Kate Bush peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, ✪ “Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard” by Paul Simon peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪ “Sylvia's Mother” by Dr. Hook And The Medicine Show peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “'t Is O.K.” by Harmony peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Amor, Amor” by Rod McKuen peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Born On The Bayou” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Copacabana” by Two Man Sound peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Dust In The Wind” by Kansas peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Old Man Moses” by The Les Humphries Singers peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Starship 109” by Mistral peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “Det blir alltid värre framåt natten” by Björn Skifs peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Every 1's A Winner” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “Beg, Steal Or Borrow” by The New Seekers peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Blue Bayou” by Paola peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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