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The 70's Datebook for May 15

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In 1970, The Beatlesʹ last LP, “Let It Be,” was released in the U.S.

In 1971, R.C., “Knock Three Times” by Dawn peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart and stayed there for five weeks.

In 1971, R.C., “Love Her Madly” by The Doors peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, Two John Lennon and Yoko Ono films were screened at the Cannes Film Festival in France — “Apotheosis,” an 18-minute camera shot of a snowy countryside, and Yokoʹs “Fly,” a graphic exploration of a nude womenʹs body by a housefly.

In 1973, R.C., “Knock Three Times” by Dawn hit number one on the United Kingdom pop chart.

In 1974, Frank Zappa and his wife announce the birth of their third child, a boy named Ahmet Rodan. He is named after the Japanese movie monster who lived mostly on a diet of 707 jets.

In 1975, 05 x 15 = 75

In 1976, R.C., “Boogie Fever” by Sylvers peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, R.C., “Kentucky Moonrunner” by Cledus Maggard peaked at #85 on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, R.C., “The Fonz Song” by The Heyettes peaked at #91 on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, Release: Thin Lizzyʹs single “The Boys Are Back In Town”

In 1976, The number one Billboard Album: “Black and Blue,” the Rolling Stones.

In 1976, “Fly Like An Eagle” album by Steve Miller Band was released

In 1977, 11:30 p.m./ET “Peter Marshall” (NBC): Doc Severinsen, Leslie Uggams, Jack Jones, sportscaster Bob Eucker, actresses Suzanne Somers and Sally Ihnat, and comic Vito Scotti are the guests. Selections include “Celebration” (Severinsen); “What I Did for Love” (Jones); “Never Will I Marry” (Uggams); “Iʹve Got the Music in Me” (Marshall, Chapter Five singers). Also: Vito offers a pantomime and series regular Bill Saluga appears as Othello. Eddie Karan Orchestra.

In 1978, Americaʹs “first homosexual robot love story” hits bookstores courtesy of George Nader. Publishers Weekly notes “Chrome” has “several graphic love scenes…and quite a lot about massage technique.” Alongside “Chrome” on the “new release” shelves is the first and only book from author Malcolm Boyd to *not* be reviewed in the New York Times: “Take Off The Masks,” which thoroughly explores his life growing up gay.

In 1979, "Zulu Dawn" was released by American Cinema Releasing; Douglas Hickox (director); Cy Endfield, Anthony Storey (screenplay); Burt Lancaster, Peter O'Toole, Simon Ward, Nigel Davenport, Michael Jayston, Peter Vaughan, Denholm Elliott, James Faulkner, John Mills, Christopher Cazenove, Bob Hoskins, Ronald Pickup, Ronald Lacey, Ken Gampu, Simon Sabela, Abe Temba, Gilbert Tiabane; Adventure, War; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, ✪ “A Mama And A Papa” by Ray Stevens peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, ✪ “Kentucky Moonrunner” by Cledus Maggard And The Citizen's Band peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, ✪ “The Fonz Song” by The Heyettes peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Anytime (I'll Be There)” by Paul Anka peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Boogie Fever” by The Sylvers peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Don't Stop It Now” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Falling Apart At The Seams” by Marmalade peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Funky Music Sho Nuff Turns Me On” by Edwin Starr peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Don't Blame You At All” by Smokey Robinson And The Miracles peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I'm Coming Home” by Dave Edmunds peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “I've Got A Feeling (We'll Be Seeing Each Other Again)” by Al Wilson peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “If” by Bread peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Lookin' Out For #1” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Love Her Madly” by The Doors peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Me And You And A Dog Named Boo” by Lobo peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “There's So Much Love All Around Me” by The Three Degrees peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “We Were Always Sweethearts” by Boz Scaggs peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, ✪ “Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)” by Big Gee peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, ✪ “Timothy” by The Buoys peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “13 Questions” by Seatrain peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “A Country Boy Named Willy” by Spring peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Anytime (I'll Be There)” by Paul Anka peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Baby Let Me Kiss You” by King Floyd peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Boogie Fever” by The Sylvers peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Can't Hide Love” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 97 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Concrete And Clay” by Randy Edelman peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Give A Little Love” by Ken Tobias peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I'm Lost Without You” by Crosstown Bus peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “I'm Mandy - Fly Me” by 10cc peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “L.A. Goodbye” by The Ides Of March peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Late Night Lovin' Man” by Hammersmith peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Me And My Arrow” by Nilsson peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Nevada Fighter” by Michael Nesmith And The First National Band peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Power To The People” by John Lennon And The Plastic Ono Band peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Rock And Roll Lover Man” by Northwest Company peaked at number 91 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Sally” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Sweet Blindness (Music You Can Ride On)” by Sweet Blindness peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Uncle Wiggley” by Howie Vickers peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Under My Thumb” by Lick 'N' Stick peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “We Can Work It Out” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “You Say You're Free” by Dan Hill peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Young Blood” by Bad Company peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, ✪ “Sugar, Sugar” by Sakkarin peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Brown Sugar” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I'll Give You The Earth” by Keith Michell peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “I'll Go Where Your Music Takes Me” by Jimmy James And The Vagabonds peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Just Seven Numbers (Can Straighten Out My Life)” by The Four Tops peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Knock Three Times” by Tony Orlando And Dawn peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “More, More, More” by The Andrea True Connection peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “My Little One” by Marmalade peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “S-S-S-Single Bed” by Fox peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “The Winkle Man” by Judge Dread peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “A Glass Of Champagne / Panama” by Sailor peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Angel Baby” by Dusk peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Banapple Gas / Ghost Town” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 59 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Cupid / You're Growin' On Me” by Tony Orlando And Dawn peaked at number 99 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “For All We Know” by The Carpenters peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Image / Let Go” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 89 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Last Night / Toledo Bay” by William Shakespeare peaked at number 97 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Mr. Bojangles” by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “No Regrets / Remember Me” by The Walker Brothers peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “There's A Kind Of Hush (All Over The World) / (I'm Caught Between) Goodbye And I Love You” by The Carpenters peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Where In The World / If I Could Write A Fairy Tale” by The Seekers peaked at number 55 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Falling Apart At The Seams” by Marmalade peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Sweet Love” by The Commodores peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, ✪ “Acapulco Gold” by Mason-Dixon peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, ✪ “Hit The Road Jack” by The Stampeders peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Could It Be Magic” by Donna Summer peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Disco Lady” by Johnnie Taylor peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Faithful” by Marvin, Welch And Farrar peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Hot Love” by T. Rex peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I'm A Bum” by The Gloomys peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Ich hab' nur dich” by Peter Maffay peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “It Don't Come Easy” by Ringo Starr peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Loop di Love” by J. Bastós peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Midnight Rider” by Paul Davidson peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Remember September” by Catapult peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Rozen voor Sandra” by Ronnie Tober peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Sing My Love Song” by Jackpot peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Terug naar de kust” by Maggie MacNeal peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “You're The Reason Why” by The Rubettes peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, ✪ “Chirpy Chirpy, Cheep Cheep” by Middle Of The Road peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1976, “A Glass Of Champagne” by Sailor peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Brown Sugar” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Butterfly” by Danyel Gérard peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Hey Tonight” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Hot Love” by T. Rex peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Immigrant Song” by Led Zeppelin peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Let's Twist Again” by Chubby Checker peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Love To Love You Baby” by Donna Summer peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Me And Bobby McGee” by Janis Joplin peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Mississippi” by Pussycat peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1976, “My Little World” by Waterloo And Robinson peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Power To The People” by John Lennon And The Plastic Ono Band peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Rose Garden” by Lynn Anderson peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Save Your Kisses For Me” by Brotherhood Of Man peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1971, “She's A Lady” by Tom Jones peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Strange Kind Of Woman” by Deep Purple peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1971, “What Is Life?” by George Harrison peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “1, 2, 3” by Catherine Ferry peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Love Story” by Francis Lai And His Orchestra peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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