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In 1970, The Beatles released the single “The Long And Winding Road/For You Blue” in the U.S.
In 1970, The three-disc soundtrack of the “Woodstock” film was released by Cotillion, a subsidary of Atlantic Records. The document of the epochal rock festival goes gold within two weeks and spent a month at number one.
In 1970, “Live At Leeds” album by The Who was released
In 1971, “Sticky Fingers” album by The Rolling Stones was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1972, John Lennon tells Dick Cavett during an appearance on his show that he beleives he has been followed and has had his phone tapped by the FBI, part of a plot to have him deported from the United States. In the meantime, a National Committee for John and Yoko continue its drive for letters and petitions opposing the U.S. governmentʹs attempt to deport the couple.
In 1973, STEVIE WONDER RECORDING SESSION He completes “HIGHER GROUND” at New Yorkʹs MEDIASOUND STUDIOS.
In 1974, AMERICAN BANDSTAND Guests: BO DONALDSON and THE HEYWOODS (“BILLY DONʹT BE A HERO”)
In 1974, DON KIRSHNERʹS ROCK CONCERT Appearing: DOBIE GRAY (“DRIFT AWAY”), REO SPEEDWAGON, BILLY JOEL (“CAPTAIN JACK”), 10CC (“RUBBER BULLETS”)
In 1974, Led Zeppelin meet Elvis Presley after the Kingʹs concert at the Los Angeles Forum (Robert Plant and Elvis do an impromptu version of “Love Me”)
In 1974, On the cover of TV Guide: “Bob Newhart and Peter Bonerz of Bob Newhart Show”. Other Articles: Nova
In 1974, R.C., “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” by Frank Sinatra peaked at #83 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Tubular Bells” by Mike Oldfield peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, Steely Dan releases “Rikki Donʹt Lose that Number”
In 1974, “Billy, Donʹt Be A Hero” by Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1976, In the third annual Emmys Daytime Awards presentation, Another World won the Emmy for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series, even though it hadnʹt been nominated for acting, writing, or directing. No, Susan Lucci was years before she would begin her losing streak!
In 1976, “Marcus Welby, M.D.”, TV Medical Drama; last aired on ABC after seven years.
In 1976, “Takin' It To The Streets” album by Doobie Brothers was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1977, Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner decides to take the managerial reins of his team, which has lost 16 straight games. The Braves lose their 17th in a row in Turnerʹs debut, as coach Vern Benson makes most of the strategic decisions. After the game, the National League removes Turner from the dugout, citing a rule that prevents an owner from doubling as manager. Dave Bristol, who was given a “sabbatical” to allow Turner to step into the dugout, will be brought back to finish the year at the helm of the team.
In 1977, TOP FIVE MOVIES According to VARIETY, “ANNIE HALL” was the weekʹs most popular film, followed in order by “ITʹS ALIVE”, “ROCKY”, “SLAP SHOT” and “BLACK SUNDAY”
In 1979, According to the Tonight Show, the Chia Pet came onto the market, the reason for it was that William Shatner needed an inexhaustible supply of cheap toupees.
In 1979, Lester Raymond Flatt the bluegrass musician died. Best known for his work in the Bluegrass duo The Foggy Mountain Boys he was also known as "Flatt and Scruggs," with banjo picker Earl Scruggs who performed "The Ballad of Jed Clampett", which was used as the theme for the television show The Beverly Hillbillies. He also released many solo and collaboration works and hed been a member of Bill Monroe's band during the 1940s.
In 1979, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts PEACHES and HERB (“REUNITED”, “SHAKE YOUR GROOVE THING”) plus LITTLE RIVER BAND (“REMINISCING”), RICKIE LEE JONES (“CHUCK EʹS IN LOVE”)
In 1979, "Beneath the Valley of the Ultra-Vixens" was released by unknown; Russ Meyer (director/screenplay); Roger Ebert (screenplay); Kitten Natividad, Anne Marie, June Mack, Uschi Digard, Stuart Lancaster, Steve Tracy, DeForest Covan, Russ Meyer, Ken Kerr, Candy Samples, Lola Langusta, Patrick Wright, Michael E. Finn, Sharon Hill, Henry Rowland, Robert E. Pearson, Don Scarbrough, Aram Katcher, Mary Gavin; Sexploitation; Live Action
In 1974, ✪ “Tubular Bells (Theme From "The Exorcist")” by Mike Oldfield peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “(I've Been) Searchin' So Long” by Chicago peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “If I Were A Carpenter” by Leon Russell peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Keep It In The Family” by Leon Haywood peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “La Grange” by ZZ Top peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Silver Threads And Golden Needles” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Payback” by James Brown peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Werewolf” by The Five Man Electrical Band peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Who Is He, And What Is He To You” by Creative Source peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Going Down Slow” by Bobby Blue Bland peaked at number 97 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Heavenly” by The Temptations peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I Am What I Am” by Lois Fletcher peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I'll Be The Other Woman” by Soul Children peaked at number 93 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song” by Jim Croce peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I'm A Train” by Albert Hammond peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Keep On Singing” by Helen Reddy peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “My Mistake (Was To Love You)” by Diana Ross And Marvin Gaye peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Oh My My” by Ringo Starr peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Outside Woman” by Bloodstone peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Steam Heat” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Thanks For Saving My Life” by Billy Paul peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me” by Gladys Knight And The Pips peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Loco-Motion” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Touch And Go” by Al Wilson peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Traveling Boy” by Art Garfunkel peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Where Is The Answer?” by Copper Penny peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “He's Misstra Know It All” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I'll Always Love My Mama” by The Intruders peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Long Legged Woman Dressed In Black” by Mungo Jerry peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Rock And Roll Suicide” by David Bowie peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Rock And Roll Winter” by Wizzard peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Last Time I Saw Him” by Diana Ross peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me / Song For You And Me” by The New Seekers peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You're Sixteen / Devil Woman” by Ringo Starr peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Instant Poetry” by Golden Earring peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Koekoeroekoekoe Paloma” by Vader Abraham Show Orkest peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Leon” by Euson peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Skybird” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Te veel te vaak” by Liesbeth List peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Waterloo” by ABBA peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Zo'n mooie dag als vandaag” by Hanny en de Rekels peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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