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The 70's Datebook for May 19

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In 1973, On the cover of TV Guide: “Mary Tyler Moore”. Other Articles: Brady Kids, Isaac Asimov

In 1973, R.C., “Daisy A Day” by Jud Strunk peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Captain Fantastic and The Brown Dirt Cowboy” album by Elton John was released

In 1976, “Welcome Back” single by John Sebastian was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1977, “Smokey and The Bandit” has its premiere at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The movie stars Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jackie Gleason and Jerry Reed, who sings “East Bound And Down.” John Schneider also appears in a teeny walk-on role

In 1978, Dire Straits released their first United Kingdom single “Sultans Of Swing.”

In 1979, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr performed together for the first time since the break-up of the band at the wedding reception following the marraige of Eric Clapton and Harrisonʹs ex-wife Patti (nee Boyd). Clapton joined the trio along with Mick Jagger.

In 1979, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Laverne and Shirley: Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams”. Other Articles: Supertrain, Mary Stuart

In 1979, R.C., “Goodnight Tonight” by Wings peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “In The Navy” by Village People peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)” by The Jacksons peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, The Bellamy Brothers scored their first #1 country single with "If I Said You Have A Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me". Songwriter David Bellamy stated that he got the title from an old Groucho Marx quote used in the American Quiz show You bet Your Life, where Marx sometimes used the quote while interviewing an attractive female contestant, then shake his cigar and raise his eyebrows to elicit a reaction.

In 1979, The number one selling album: is “BREAKFAST IN AMERICA” from SUPERTRAMP includes “THE LOGICAL SONG,” “TAKE THE LONG WAY HOME” and “GOODBYE STRANGER”

In 1977, "The Greatest" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1978, "The Sea Gypsies" was released by Warner Bros.; Stewart Raffill (director/screenplay); Robert Logan, Mikki Jamison, Heather Rattray, Shannon Saylor, Cjon Damitri Patterson, Mark Litke, Nancy Loomis; Family, Adventure; Live Action

In 1978, "Thank God It's Friday" was released by Columbia Pictures / Casablanca Filmworks / Motown Productions; Robert Klane (director); Armyan Bernstein (screenplay); Jeff Goldblum, Debra Winger, Donna Summer, DeWayne Jessie, Ray Vitte, Valerie Landsburg, Terri Nunn, Paul Jabara, John Friedrich, Andrea Howard, Marya Small, Chick Vennera, Mark Lonow, Robin Menken, Chuck Sacci, Hilary Beane; Musical, Comedy; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, ✪ “In The Navy” by Village People peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Cosmic Sea” by The Mystic Moods peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Daisy A Day” by Jud Strunk peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Drinking Wine Spo-Dee O'Dee” by Jerry Lee Lewis peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Goodnight Tonight” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “I Knew Jesus (Before He Was A Star)” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “It's Hard To Stop” by Betty Wright peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Just The Same Way” by Journey peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Mirror Star” by The Fabulous Poodles peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Out Of The Question” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)” by The Jacksons peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Star Love” by Cheryl Lynn peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “The Diamonds” by Chris Rea peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The First Cut Is The Deepest” by Keith Hampshire peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “You Are The Sunshine Of My Life” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, ✪ “Dueling Tubas” by Martin Mull peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, ✪ “In The Navy” by Village People peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, ✪ “The Cisco Kid” by War peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, ✪ “Walk On The Wild Side” by Lou Reed peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Blow Away” by George Harrison peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Butterfly Days” by Bob McBride peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Don't Believe A Word I Say” by Bob Segarini peaked at number 97 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Don't You Write Her Off” by McGuinn, Clark And Hillman peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Drift Away” by Dobie Gray peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Everything's Been Changed” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Gone Long Gone” by Chicago peaked at number 93 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Happiness” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “He's The Greatest Dancer” by Sister Sledge peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Hearts Of Stone” by Blue Ridge Rangers peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Here Comes The Night” by Streetheart peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “How Can I Be Sure” by Frank Mills peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Masterpiece” by The Temptations peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Meanin' So Much” by Burton Cummings peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Old Enough To Break My Heart” by The Flying Circus peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Beatles' Thing / Lady Loves Me” by Moran peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “The Diamonds” by Chris Rea peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Wildflower” by Skylark peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Evening Star” by Judas Priest peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Good Grief Christina” by Chicory Tip peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “How Could This Go Wrong” by Exile peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “I've Been Drinking” by Jeff Beck And Rod Stewart peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Knock On Wood” by Amii Stewart peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Life Begins At The Hop” by XTC peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Life In A Day” by Simple Minds peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “One Way Ticket” by Eruption peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Parisienne Walkways” by Gary Moore peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Roxanne” by The Police peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Saturday Night” by T-Connection peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “See My Baby Jive” by Wizzard peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “The Runaway” by Elkie Brooks peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Easy / Just To Be Close To You” by The Commodores peaked at number 75 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Fire / Love Is Like A Rolling Stone” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Here Comes The Night / Baby Blue” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 90 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight / A Little Bit More” by Julie Covington peaked at number 58 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I'll Supply The Love / You Are The Flower” by Toto peaked at number 92 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Love Ballad / You're Never Too Far From Me” by George Benson peaked at number 67 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Sleeping Single In A Double Bed / Just One More Of Your Goodbyes” by Barbara Mandrell peaked at number 85 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Thunder Ground / Two Minute Warning” by Russell Morris peaked at number 49 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “We've Got Tonight / Ain't Got No Money” by Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Woman In Love / Out Of Love Again” by The Three Degrees peaked at number 56 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, ✪ “In The Navy” by Village People peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Make Love To Me” by Tina Cross peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Shake Your Groove Thing” by Peaches And Herb peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Der Junge mit der Mundharmonika” by Bernd Clüver peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Die Bouzouki klang durch die Sommernacht” by Vicky Leandros peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Eres tú (Touch The Wind)” by Mocedades peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Fire In A Trenchtown” by Owen Gray peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Good Grief Christina” by Chicory Tip peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Grand Hotel” by Procol Harum peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Hearts Of Stone” by Blue Ridge Rangers peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Is She Really Going Out With Him?” by Joe Jackson peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “No More Mr. Nice Guy” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Please Me, Please Do” by Babe peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Zomertijd - wintertijd” by The New Four peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Back To The Bop” by The Boppers peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Colorado” by Xandra peaked at number 9 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Genghis Khan” by Dschinghis Khan peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Halleluja” by Anna-Lena And Pierre And Mats peaked at number 12 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Hooray! Hooray! It's A Holi-Holiday” by Boney M. peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Tu te reconnaîtras” by Anne-Marie David peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Get Down” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Music Box Dancer” by Frank Mills peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Power To All Our Friends” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Save Me” by Clout peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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