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The 70's Datebook for May 7

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In 1970, Merle Haggard was at #1 on the Country music album chart with Okie from Muskogee. The album won the Academy of Country Music award for Album of the Year in 1969. Haggard also won Single of the Year for "Okie from Muskogee" as well as Top Male Vocalist.

In 1971, “Paranoid” album by Black Sabbath was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1972, HOT NEW ALBUM “MACHINE HEAD” from DEEP PURPLE includes “SMOKE ON THE WATER”

In 1972, The Rolling Stones released their second album on their own label, “Exile on Main Street”; it contains two hits, “Tumbling Dice” and “Happy.”

In 1973, George Harrison releases “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)” which will become his second number one single. Itʹs the first release from “Living in the Material World,” his second number one LP.

In 1973, LED ZEPPELIN IN FLORIDA: Two days after playing before a record-setting 55-thousand people at Tampa Stadium, they perform at the Coliseum in Jacksonville.

In 1973, “The New Bill Cosby Show”, TV Variety; last aired on CBS.

In 1976, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL A rerun featuring TOM JONES, KIKI DEE and CHUCK BERRY

In 1977, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of One Day at a Time (Bonnie Franklin, MacKenzie Phillips, and Valerie Bertinelli)”. Other Articles: Allʹs Fair, Fred Silverman.

In 1977, R.C., “Back In The Saddle” by Aerosmith peaked at #38 on the pop singles chart.

In 1977, R.C., “Hotel California” by Eagles peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1977, R.C., “Sleepwalker” by The Kinks peaked at #48 on the pop singles chart.

In 1977, R.C., “Sound And Vision” by David Bowie peaked at #69 on the pop singles chart.

In 1977, The “Quark” pilot aired on NBC. It would return the following year as a short-run series.

In 1975, "The Day of the Locust" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1979, "The Ballad of the Daltons" was released by unknown; René Goscinny, Henri Gruel, Morris, Pierre Watrin (directors); Roger Carel, Daniel Ceccaldi, Jacques Balutin, Jacques Deschamps, Jacques Fabbri, Gérard Hernandez, Henri Labussière, Jacques Legras, Jacques Morel, Pierre Trabaud, Jean-Marc Thibault, Rosy Varte, Pierre Tornade, René Goscinny, Michel Elias, Bernard Haller, Roger Lumont, Ada Lonati, Henri Poirier, Henri Virlojeux, Eric Kirsty, Georges Atlas, Gisèle Grimm, Lawrence Riesner; Comedy; Animation

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “Back In The Saddle” by Aerosmith peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Can't Stop Dancin'” by The Captain And Tennille peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Cherry Baby” by Starz peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Dancin'” by The Crown Heights Affair peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Fly At Night” by Chilliwack peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Hotel California” by The Eagles peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “I Caught Your Act” by The Hues Corporation peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “I Wanna Get Next To You” by Rose Royce peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “My Best Friend's Wife” by Paul Anka peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Right Time Of The Night” by Jennifer Warnes peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Sad Girl” by Carl Graves peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Sleepwalker” by The Kinks peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Sound + Vision” by David Bowie peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “That Magic Touch” by Angel peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “The Whistler” by Jethro Tull peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “You Take My Heart Away” by James Darren peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Your Love” by Marilyn McCoo And Billy Davis, Jr. peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “Arrested For Driving While Blind” by ZZ Top peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Love Is Better In The A.M.” by Johnnie Taylor peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Phone Call” by Dan Hill peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Sing” by Tony Orlando And Dawn peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “So In To You” by The Atlanta Rhythm Section peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Tattoo Man” by Denise McCann peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Theme From 'Charlie's Angels'” by Henry Mancini And His Orchestra peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “There Will Come A Day” by Smokey Robinson peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, ✪ “Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Free” by Deniece Williams peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “How Much Love” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “I Might Be Lying” by Eddie And The Hotrods peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “I'm Your Boogie Man” by K.C. And The Sunshine Band peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Lonely Boy” by Andrew Gold peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Pearl's A Singer” by Elkie Brooks peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Sir Duke” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Whodunit” by Tavares peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “Bite Your Lip (Get Up And Dance!) / Crazy Water” by Elton John And Kiki Dee peaked at number 72 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Carry On Wayward Son / Questions Of My Childhood” by Kansas peaked at number 58 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Disco Lucy (I Love Lucy Theme) / You Don't Even Know Who We Are” by Wilton Place Street Band peaked at number 93 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Good For Me Good For You / Mr. Jones” by Avalanche peaked at number 77 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Heaven Is In The Back Seat Of My Cadillac / Sex Appeal” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 32 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “I'm Scared / Sugartime Flashback Joys” by Burton Cummings peaked at number 69 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Moonlight Lady / Take Me To The Country - Turkey In The Straw” by Moonlight peaked at number 62 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Ooh Ja Ja / I Want You To Love Me” by Pussyfoot peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Verde / Go-cart” by Cliff King peaked at number 65 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “Don't Cry For Me Argentina” by Julie Covington peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Dr. Love” by Tina Charles peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Shakey Ground” by Phoebe Snow peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “(You Never Can Tell) C'est la vie” by Emmylou Harris peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “I'm Your Boogie Man” by K.C. And The Sunshine Band peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Love In C Minor” by Cerrone peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Non-Stop Dance” by The Gibson Brothers peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Sir Duke” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Solsbury Hill” by Peter Gabriel peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Sound + Vision” by David Bowie peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Sta even stil” by Vader Abraham peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Stargazer” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, ✪ “Ain't Gonna Bump No More (With No Big Fat Woman)” by Joe Tex peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Ain't That Just The Way (That Life Goes Down)” by Barbi Benton peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Boogie Nights” by Heatwave peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Cocaine” by J.J. Cale peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Livin' Thing” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Minns du Hollywood” by Tomas Ledin peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “Casanova” by Anita Skorgan peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Lay Back In The Arms Of Someone” by Smokie peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “Due ragazzi nel sole” by Collage peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Monica” by I Santo California peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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