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In 1970, AT THE MOVIES Opening this week: “BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES” (James Franciscus, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, Linda Harrison)

In 1970, The Beatlesʹ last album, “Let It Be” (recorded before “Abbey Road”), was released in the United Kingdom and hit number one there and in the U.S.; the movie version comes out on the 20th in LONDON and LIVERPOOL. It had been heavily remixed by “Wall of Sound” producer PHIL SPECTOR, who went on to produce JOHN LENNONʹs post-Beatles work. A “de-Spectored” version of the albumʹs title cut appears on the groupʹs “Anthology 3” collection.

In 1971, Joe Frazier defeated Muhammad Ali at New Yorkʹs Madison Square Garden.

In 1971, R.C., “Chick-A-Boom (Donʹt Ya Jesʹ Love It)” by Daddy Dewdrop peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Straight Shooter,” the second album by British hard rock band Bad Company, was certified Gold by the RIAA. The bandʹs first album, called “Bad Company” went gold a year earlier.

In 1976, Johnny Cash received an honorary Doctorate of Human Letters from San Diego's National University. San Diego mayor Pete Wilson also declared this day 'Johnny Cash Day'.

In 1976, On the cover of TV Guide: “Lindsay Wagner as The Bionic Woman”. Other Articles: Tom Snyder, Sonny and Cher

In 1976, R.C., “Fernando” by Abba peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1976, R.C., “Show Me The Way” by Peter Frampton peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, R.C., “Welcome Back” by John Sebastian peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. It was the theme of the TV series “Welcome Back, Kotter.”

In 1976, Releases: The Steve Miller Bandʹs “Take The Money And Run”

In 1976, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Host: MADELINE KAHN; Musical Guest: CARLY SIMON (“YOUʹRE SO VAIN”, “HALF A CHANCE”)

In 1977, HOT NEW ALBUM The debut LP from FOREIGNER includes “FEELS LIKE THE FIRST TIME”, “COLD AS ICE” and “LONG LONG WAY FROM HOME.”

In 1979, Radio Shack releases TRSDOS 2.3.

In 1979, Supertramp may not be one of musicʹs prolific bands, but they are successful. Their first studio LP, “Breakfast in America,” turns platinum and goes to number one. The group has three Top Fifteen singles: “The Logical Song,” “Goodbye Stranger” and “Take the Long Way Home.”

In 1979, “Ainʹt No Stoppin' Us Now” single by McFadden and Whitehead was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1979, “Disco Nights” album by G.Q. was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1979, “George Harrison” album by George Harrison was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1979, “Van Halen II” album by Van Halen was certified Platinum by the RIAA

In 1975, "The Happy Hooker" was released by Cannon Films; Nicholas Sgarro (director); William Richert (screenplay); Lynn Redgrave, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Tom Poston, Lovelady Powell, Nicholas Pryor, Elizabeth Wilson, Conrad Janis, Richard Lynch, Vincent Schiavelli, Anita Morris

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Bad Water” by Raeletts peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Be Good To Me Baby” by Luther Ingram peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Broken” by The Guess Who peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Come On Over” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Don't Pull Your Love/Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Everyday Without You” by Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Fallen Angel” by Frankie Valli peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Forever Lovers” by Mac Davis peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Freedom” by Jimi Hendrix peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Am...I Said” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Love and Understanding” by Kool and The Gang peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Moonlight Serenade” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Nevada Fighter” by Michael Nesmith and The First National Band peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Never Can Say Goodbye” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Reach Out Your Hand” by Brotherhood Of Man peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Show Me The Way (live)” by Peter Frampton peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “The Animal Trainer and The Toad” by Mountain peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, ✪✪ “Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)” by Daddy Dewdrop peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, ✪✪ “Welcome Back (Theme From 'Welcome Back, Kotter')” by John Sebastian peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Crazy On You” by Heart peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Do Me Right” by Detroit Emeralds peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Eighteen” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “I Thought It Took A Little Time” by Diana Ross peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Wish I Were” by Andy Kim peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “If” by Bread peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “In The Mood” by Sound peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Live Till You Die” by Emitt Rhodes peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Looking For Space” by John Denver peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Lorelei” by Styx peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Love Is The Drug” by Roxy Music peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Man From The City” by Humphrey and The DT's peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “No More Country Music” by C.W. McCall peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Oh, Singer” by Jeannie C. Riley peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “One Step / More Often Than Not” by David Wiffen peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “So Let Our Love Begin” by Ginette Reno peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Someone Who Cares” by Kenny Rogers and The First Edition peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “The Animal Trainer and The Toad” by Mountain peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “The Pushbike Song” by The Mixtures peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Waldo P. Emerson Jones” by Pickettywitch peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Way Down Deep” by Bobby Curtola peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Whistling Away The Dark” by Henry Mancini and His Orchestra peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Yes I Can” by Valdy peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “All By Myself” by Eric Carmen peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Convoy Gb” by Laurie Lingo and The Dipsticks peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)” by Delfonics peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Disco Lady” by Johnnie Taylor peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Fallen Angel” by Frankie Valli peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Fernando” by ABBA peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Funny, Funny” by The Sweet peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Get Up and Boogie (That's Right)” by Silver Convention peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Hurt” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “It Don't Come Easy” by Ringo Starr peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Life Is Too $hort Girl” by Sheer Elegance peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Love Me Like A Lover” by Tina Charles peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Movie Star” by Harpo peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Remember Me” by Diana Ross peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Rosetta” by Georgie Fame and Alan Price peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Toast Of Love” by The Three Degrees peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “You're The Reason Why” by The Rubettes peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, ✪✪ “Manchester United” by Manchester United Football Club peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “All By Myself / Everything” by Eric Carmen peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain / Bandera” by Willie Nelson peaked at number 57 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Doesn't Somebody Want To Be Wanted” by The Partridge Family peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “It Should Have Been Me / You Can't Judge A Book By its Cover” by Yvonne Fair peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Late Last Night / Time For A Change” by Split Enz peaked at number 93 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Love Machine (Part 1) / Love Machine (Part 2)” by The Miracles peaked at number 89 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Me and Bobby McGee” by Janis Joplin peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Still / Circle” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 56 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “That's Why I Love You / A Note From You” by Andrew Gold peaked at number 96 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Who Do You Love / It Ain't Easy When You Fall” by Ian Hunter peaked at number 83 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Who Loves Ya Baby / Nevertheless (I'm In Love With You)” by Telly Savalas peaked at number 76 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, ✪✪ “I Like Beer / From A Mansion To A Honky Tonk” by Tom T. Hall peaked at number 70 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Dream Weaver” by Gary Wright peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Love Hurts” by Nazareth peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Ring Ring” by Björn and Benny, Anna and Frida (pre-ABBA) peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Funny, Funny” by The Sweet peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again” by The Fortunes peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Love Machine” by The Miracles peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Love Really Hurts Without You” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Me and Bobby McGee” by Jack Jersey peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “The Heart Of A Woman” by Casey and The Pressure Group peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Theme From 'Love Story' (Where Do I Begin)” by Andy Williams peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “What Difference Does It Make” by Earth and Fire peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “You See The Trouble With Me” by Barry White peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Another Day” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Love Really Hurts Without You” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1971, “What Is Life?” by George Harrison peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “My Little World” by Waterloo and Robinson peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Power To The People” by John Lennon and The Plastic Ono Band peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Rocky” by Frank Farian peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Sheila Baby” by Pepe Lienhard peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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