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In 1970, Badfinger begin recording “No Matter What”

In 1970, The New York Timesʹ random survey of underground rock radio stations finds much of the underground radio audience uses it for background music to “get stoned by.” Thereʹs also a report Art Linkletter, whose daughter Diane jumped to her death allegedly while on LSD, is the most articulate foe of underground radio and the rock subculture in general.

In 1972, On the cover of TV Guide: “Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson of Sanford and Son”. Other Articles: Jennifer OʹNeill, Janet Blair

In 1972, R.C., “Back Off Boogaloo” by Ringo Starr peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.

In 1972, R.C., “Changes” by David Bowie peaked at #66 on the pop singles chart.

In 1975, American Western swing musician Bob Wills died. Wills who was also a member of The Texas Playboys is considered by music authorities as the co-founder of Western swing. He was recording an album with fan Merle Haggard in 1973 when a stroke left him comatose until his death. From the 1970's until his 2002 death, Waylon Jennings performed a song called "Bob Wills is Still the King".

In 1976, The Cleveland Indians dressed their ball girl, Debbie Berndt, in a “fairy godmother” gown. She sprinkled Rick Manning with “fairy dust.” The Indian centerfielder then misplayed one ball into a triple and committed a three-base error on another. The Red Sox beat the Indians, 7-5.

In 1977, On General Hospital, Stuart Damon debuted as Alan Quartermaine.

In 1977, The Jamʹs first album — “In the City” — was released.

In 1977, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Appearing: MARILYM McCOO and BILLY DAVIS Jr., NATALIE COLE (“IʹVE GOT LOVE ON MY MIND”), MANFRED MANN (“BLINDED BY THE LIGHT”), HEART (“MAGIC MAN”), MARY McGREGOR (“TORN BETWEEN TWO LOVERS”)

In 1978, Bob Segerʹs “Still The Same” single was released.

In 1978, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Little House on the Prarie”. Other Articles: George Burns, Miss Piggyʹs Beaux

In 1978, R.C., “Do You Believe In Magic” by Shaun Cassidy peaked at #31 on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, R.C., “Werewolves Of London” by Warren Zevon peaked at #21 on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, R.C., “Wheel In The Sky” by Journey peaked at #57 on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Musical Guests: JIMMY BUFFET (“SON OF A SAILOR”)

In 1970, "Let It Be" was released by United Artists / Apple Films / ABKCO Industries; Michael Lindsay-Hogg (director); The Beatles

In 1970, "Getting Straight" was released by Columbia Pictures; Richard Rush (director); Robert Kaufman (screenplay); Elliott Gould, Candice Bergen, Jeff Corey, Max Julien, Cecil Kellaway, Jon Lormer, Leonard Stone, William Bramley, Jeannie Berlin, John Rubinstein, Richard Anders, Brenda Sykes, Jenny Sullivan, Gregory Sierra, Billie Bird, Harrison Ford, Robert F. Lyons, Elizabeth Lane, Hilary Thompson, Irene Tedrow

In 1970, "My Lover, My Son" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; John Newland (director); Jenni Hall, William Marchant, Wilbur Stark (screenplay); Romy Schneider, Dennis Waterman, Donald Houston, Patricia Brake, Peter Sallis, William Dexter, Alexandra Bastedo, Janet Brown, Peter Gilmore

In 1971, "Wake in Fright" was released by United Artists / NLT Productions / Group W Films; Ted Kotcheff (director); Evan Jones (screenplay); Gary Bond, Donald Pleasence, Chips Rafferty, Sylvia Kay, Jack Thompson, John Meillon, Slim De Grey, Maggie Dence, Dawn Lake, Bob McDarra, Peter Whittle, Al Thomas, John Armstrong, Norman Erskine, Buster Fiddess, Tex Foote, Nancy Knudsen; Thriller; Live Action

In 1977, "The Car" was released by Universal Pictures; Elliot Silverstein (director); Michael Butler, Dennis Shryack, Lane Slate (screenplay); James Brolin, Kathleen Lloyd, John Marley, Elizabeth Thompson, Ronny Cox, R.G. Armstrong, John Rubinstein, Kim Richards, Kyle Richards, Roy Jenson, Kate Murtagh, Doris Dowling, Eddie Little Sky, Lee McLaughlin, Melody Thomas Scott, Geraldine Keams; Horror; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “(I Will Be Your) Shadow In The Street” by Allan Clarke peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Ain't Wastin' Time No More” by The Allman Brothers Band peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Back Off Boogaloo” by Ringo Starr peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Count On Me” by Jefferson Starship peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Do You Believe In Magic?” by Shaun Cassidy peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Hearsay” by Soul Children peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “I Want To Live” by John Denver peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

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

In 1972, “Love Theme From 'The Godfather' (Speak Softly Love)” by Al Martino peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Telegram Sam” by T. Rex peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “The Closer I Get To You” by Roberta Flack And Donny Hathaway peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Too Beautiful To Last” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Two Doors Down” by Dolly Parton peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Vincent” by Don McLean peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Wheel In The Sky” by Journey peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Where Have You Been All My Life” by Fotomaker peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “You Are The One” by Sugar Bears peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, ✪✪ “Werewolves Of London” by Warren Zevon peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “A Cowboy's Work Is Never Done” by Sonny And Cher peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “A Lover's Question” by Jacky Ward peaked at number 98 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Baby Blue” by Badfinger peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Betcha By Golly Wow!” by The Stylistics peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Day Dreaming” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Dust In The Wind” by Kansas peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Goodbye Girl” by David Gates peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Legend In Your Own Time” by Carly Simon peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Make You Feel Love Again” by Wet Willie peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Music, Harmony And Rhythm” by Brooklyn Dreams peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Ready For The Times To Get Better” by Crystal Gayle peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Running On Empty” by Jackson Browne peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Strawberry Wine / You Could Have Been A Lady” by April Wine peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Thank You For Being A Friend” by Andrew Gold peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “That's Your Secret” by Sea Level peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “We Gotta Make It Together” by Marty Butler peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “You Got That Right” by Lynyrd Skynyrd peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪✪ “I Gotcha” by Joe Tex peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “A Thing Called Love” by Johnny Cash peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Automatic Lover” by Dee D. Jackson peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Come What May (Apres Toi)” by Vicky Leandros peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Dance A Little Bit Closer” by Charo And The Salsoul Orchestra peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Everybody Dance” by Chic peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Feels Like The First Time” by Foreigner peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “I Don't Mind” by Buzzcocks peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Just For You” by Alan Price peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Let's All Chant” by The Michael Zager Band peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Place In Your Heart” by Nazareth peaked at number 70 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Radancer” by Marmalade peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring” by Boney M. peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “She's So Modern” by The Boomtown Rats peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late” by Johnny Mathis And Deniece Williams peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Tumbling Dice” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Whatever It Takes” by Olympic Runners peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “When You Walk In The Room” by Child peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪✪ “Chantilly Lace” by Jerry Lee Lewis peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪✪ “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by Dave Newman peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea / You Belong To Me” by Elvis Costello And The Attractions peaked at number 93 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “California / Chicago” by Manfred Mann's Earth Band peaked at number 96 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me / Burning Love Breakdown” by Peter Brown peaked at number 69 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “How Long / My Lady's Chamber” by Scandal peaked at number 45 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “I Go Crazy / Reggae Kinda Way” by Paul Davis peaked at number 62 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Lady Love / Not The Staying Kind” by Lou Rawls peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Live With Friends” by Russell Morris peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Shut Down Turn Off / Days On The Road” by Little River Band peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Son Of My Father” by Chicory Tip peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “The Floral Dance / Bachelor Girls” by The Brighouse And Rastrick Brass Band peaked at number 37 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “With A Little Luck / Backwards Traveler - Cuff Link” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “Lady Love” by Lou Rawls peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “Ela ela” by Axis peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Every 1's A Winner” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Het stadje Kufstein” by De Migra's peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Holy Goly Girl” by J. Bastós peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Jesus Was A Cross Maker” by Judee Sill peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Mama, Papa” by Cardinal Point peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Memories” by Earth And Fire peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Oh, heideroosje” by De Havenzangers peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “One One And One” by Highlight peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Parlez-vous français?” by Baccara peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Shotguns” by Tee Set peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Streets Of London” by Ralph McTell peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “The One And Only” by Gladys Knight And The Pips peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Tiroler Holzhackerbub'n” by Boemerang peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Tumbling Dice” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “With A Little Luck” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Without You” by Nilsson peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “...und dabei liebe ich euch beide” by Andrea Jürgens peaked at number 25 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Every 1's A Winner” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Heidi” by Gitti und Erica peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Rivers Of Babylon” by Boney M. peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Rockin' All Over The World” by Status Quo peaked at number 22 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, ✪✪ “Disco Planet (Wir beamen)” by Frank Zander peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, ✪✪ “Ça plane pour moi” by Plastic Bertrand peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “Am Tag als Conny Kramer starb” by Juliane Werding peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Buenos dias Argentina” by Udo Jürgens und die Fußball-Nationalmannschaft peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Follow Me” by Amanda Lear peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Samson And Delilah” by Middle Of The Road peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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