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The 70's Datebook for May 16

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In 1970, R.C., “Grover Henson Feels Forgotten” by Bill Cosby peaked at #70 on the pop singles chart.

In 1970, Randy Bachman leaves the Guess Who to start Bachman-Turner Overdrive.

In 1970, The the number one selling album: is CROSBY STILLS NASH and YOUNGʹs “DEJA VU” is Americaʹs best selling LP

In 1970, THE WHO RELEASE “LIVE AT LEEDS” Their newest album is officially released in America, a week before it came out in Britain

In 1971, HOT NEW ALBUM “L.A WOMAN” from the DOORS includes “RIDERS ON THE STORM”

In 1975, Muhammad Ali TKOs Ron Lyle in 11 for heavyweight boxing title.

In 1975, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL An All-Oldies show hosted by CHUBBY CHECKER (“THE TWIST”, “PONY TIME”, “LETʹS TWIST AGAIN”); LESLEY GORE (“ITʹS MY PARTY”, “JUDYʹS TURN TO CRY”, “YOU DONʹT OWN ME”); DANNY and THE JUNIORS (“AT THE HOP”, “ROCK AND ROLL IS HERE TO STAY”); ANGELS (“TILL”, “MY BOYFRIENDʹS BACK”), BO DIDDLEY (“BO DIDDLEY”)

In 1975, Wings released “Listen to What the Man Said” in the U.K.

In 1977, Heavyweight Muhammad Ali KOs Alfredo Evangelista in Landover, Maryland.

In 1977, “Foreigner” album by Foreigner was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1978, 8:30 p.m./ET “Laverne and Shirley” (ABC): Laverne dreams that she and Shirley are in their 80s, still together, still unattached and praying for a last-chance marriage to anyone — even those dirty old men Lenny and Squiggy. Laverne: Penny Marshall. Shirley: Cindy Williams. Lenny: Michael McKean. Squiggy: David L. Lander.

In 1973, "The Day of the Jackal" was released by Universal Pictures / Warwick Film Productions / Universal Productions France; Fred Zinnemann (director); Kenneth Ross (screenplay); Edward Fox, Michel Lonsdale, Terence Alexander, Michel Auclair, Alan Badel, Tony Britton, Derek Jacobi, Denis Carey, Cyril Cusack, Maurice Denham, Delphine Seyrig, Jacques François, Olga Georges-Picot, Raymond Gérôme, Barrie Ingham, Jean Martin, Ronald Pickup, Vernon Dobtcheff, Eric Porter, Anton Rodgers, Donald Sinden, Jean Sorel, David Swift, Timothy West, Bernard Archard, Philippe Léotard, Adrien Cayla-Legrand, Edward Hardwicke, Howard Vernon, David Kernan, Féodor Atkine, Max Faulkner, Liliane Rovère

In 1975, "Sheila Levine Is Dead and Living in New York" was released by Paramount Pictures; Sidney J. Furie (director); Kenny Solms (screenplay); Jeannie Berlin, Roy Scheider, Sid Melton, Rebecca Dianna Smith, Janet Brandt, Charles Woolf, Leda Rogers, Jack Bernardi

In 1976, "Escape from the Dark" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Charles Jarrott (director); Rosemary Anne Sisson (screenplay); Alastair Sim, Peter Barkworth, Maurice Colbourne, Susan Tebbs, Andrew Harrison, Chloe Franks, Benjie Bolgar, Prunella Scales, Leslie Sands, Joe Gladwin, Jeremy Bulloch, Rich Moore

In 1976, "Grizzly" was released by Film Ventures International / Columbia Pictures; William Girdler (director); David Sheldon (director/screenplay); Harvey Flaxman (screenplay); Christopher George, Andrew Prine, Richard Jaeckel, Joan McCall, Mike Clifford, Joe Dorsey, Charles Kissinger

In 1976, "That's Entertainment, Part II" was released by United Artists; Gene Kelly (director); Leonard Gershe (screenplay); Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Abbott & Costello, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Louis Armstrong, Lew Ayres, John Barrymore, Lionel Barrymore, Wallace Beery, Robert Benchley, Constance Bennett, Jack Benny, Jack Buchanan

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “Airport Love Theme (Gwen and Vern)” by Vincent Bell and His Orchestra peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Baby, I Love You” by Little Milton peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “California Soul” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Darkness, Darkness” by The Youngbloods peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “For The Love Of Him” by Bobbi Martin peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Hey Lawdy Mama” by Steppenwolf peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Hum A Song (From Your Heart)” by Lulu peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Let This Be A Letter (To My Baby)” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, ✪✪ “Grover Henson Feels Forgotten” by Bill Cosby peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “As Feelings Go” by Spring peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Don't Stop Now” by Eddie Holman peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Fire and Rain” by R.B. Greaves peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Gina Bold” by Vann peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Gone Movin' On” by The Raiders peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Hey Lawdy Mama” by Steppenwolf peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Love Or Let Me Be Lonely” by Friends Of Distinction peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “My Way” by Brook Benton peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Rossignol” by François Jourdan peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “So Excited” by B.B. King peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Something's Burning” by Kenny Rogers and The First Edition peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Strawberry Fields” by Life peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “The Call” by Gene MacLellan peaked at number 91 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “The Chant” by Lighthouse peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Turn Back The Hands Of Time” by Tyrone Davis peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “You, Me and Mexico” by Edward Bear peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, ✪✪ “Tennessee Birdwalk” by Jack Blanchard and Misty Morgan peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “American Woman / No Sugar Tonight” by The Guess Who peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Chelsea” by Stamford Bridge peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I Can't Tell The Bottom From The Top” by The Hollies peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “The House Of The Rising Sun” by Frijid Pink peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “The Seeker” by The Who peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, ✪✪ “Back Home” by The England World Cup Squad peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I.O.I.O.” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1970, “The House Of The Rising Sun” by Frijid Pink peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “Adagio” by Ekseption peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Can't Help Falling In Love” by Andy Williams peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Get Ready” by Rare Earth peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Sympathy” by Steve Rowland and The Family Dogg peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “The Seeker” by The Who peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, ⛪ “Spirit In The Sky” by Norman Greenbaum peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “All Kinds Of Everything” by Dana peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “An einem Sonntag in Avignon” by Mireille Mathieu peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Babuschkin (Wodka gut für Trallala - Liebe gut für Hopsasa)” by Udo Jürgens peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Deine Tränen sind auch meine” by Heintje peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Let It Be” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Let's Work Together” by Canned Heat peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Oma, Mama, Bambola” by Rita Pavone peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Travelin' Band” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “Oh läck du mir ...” by Trio Eugster peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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