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The 70's Datebook for May 21

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In 1971, Paul McCartney releases “Ram,” which, unlike his first solo LP, is not a one-man show. His wife Linda is on vocals and he enlists sessionmen David Spinozza, Hugh McCracken on guitar and bass and drummer Denny Seiwell.

In 1971, The first episode of Upstairs Downstairs was re-recorded in color after the original recording, which was in black and white, was lost.

In 1971, “The New Andy Griffith Show”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.

In 1972, While visiting the Vatican, Hungarian tourist Lazlo Toth smashes Michelangeloʹs centuries-old sculpture “The Pieta” into pieces with a hammer. Hammer Time!

In 1973, The sensual, “Pillow Talk”, by Sylvia (Sylvia Vanderpool), earned a gold record by the RIAA on this day. The artist first recorded with Hot Lips Page for Columbia Records back in 1950 and was known as Little Sylvia. She was half of the singing duo Mickey and Sylvia, who recorded “Love Is Strange” in 1957. “Pillow Talk” was her only solo major hit and made it to number three on the pop music charts. You may be wondering what Sylvia did with that gold record. She slipped it under her pillow and talked to it night after night…

In 1977, R.C., “Couldnʹt Get It Right” by Climax Blues Band peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1977, R.C., “Sir Duke” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1977, R.C., “Solsbury Hill” by Peter Gabriel peaked at #68 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, COVER OF PEOPLE JOHNNY CARSON; and inside, a feature story on Rockʹs BLONDIE

In 1970, "Norwood" was released by Paramount Pictures; Jack Haley Jr. (director); Marguerite Roberts (screenplay); Glen Campbell, Kim Darby, Joe Namath, Carol Lynley, Pat Hingle, Tisha Sterling, Dom DeLuise, Jack Haley, Cass Daley, Leigh French, Meredith MacRae, Sammy Jackson, Billy Curtis, Edith Atwater, Jimmy Boyd, Virginia Capers, Merie Earle, David Huddleston, Gil Lamb

In 1971, "Escape from the Planet of the Apes" was released by 20th Century Fox / APJAC Productions; Don Taylor (director); Paul Dehn (screenplay); Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Bradford Dillman, Natalie Trundy, Eric Braeden, Sal Mineo, Ricardo Montalbán, William Windom, Albert Salmi, Jason Evers, John Randolph, Harry Lauter, M. Emmet Walsh, Roy Glenn, Peter Forster, Bill Bonds, James Bacon, Charlton Heston; Action, Sci-Fi; Live Action

In 1975, "Cornbread, Earl and Me" was released by American International Pictures; Joseph Manduke (director); Ronald Fair, Leonard Lamensdorf (screenplay); Moses Gunn, Rosalind Cash, Bernie Casey, Keith Wilkes, Madge Sinclair, Larry Fishburne, Thalmus Rasulala, Antonio Fargas, Logan Ramsey, Vince Martorano, Charles Lampkin, Stefan Gierasch, Stack Pierce, Tierre Turner, Hal Baylor, Beverly Hope Atkinson

In 1975, "The Eiger Sanction" was released by Universal Pictures / The Malpaso Company; Clint Eastwood (director); Hal Dresner, Warren B. Murphy, Rod Whitaker (screenplay); Clint Eastwood, George Kennedy, Vonetta McGee, Jack Cassidy, Heidi Brühl, Thayer David, Gregory Walcott, Reiner Schöne, Jean-Pierre Bernard, Brenda Venus, Michael Grimm, Frank Redmond

In 1975, "French Connection II" was released by 20th Century Fox; John Frankenheimer (director); Alexander Jacobs, Robert Dillon, Laurie Dillon (screenplay); Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Bernard Fresson, Philippe Léotard, Ed Lauter, Charles Millot, Jean-Pierre Castaldi, Cathleen Nesbitt, Reine Prat

In 1975, "The Return of the Pink Panther" was released by United Artists / ITC Entertainment / Jewel Productions / Pimlico Films / Mirisch-Geoffrey; Blake Edwards (director/screenplay); Frank Waldman (screenplay); Peter Sellers, Christopher Plummer, Catherine Schell, Herbert Lom, Peter Arne, André Maranne, Grégoire Aslan, David Lodge, Burt Kwouk, Graham Stark, Mike Grady, Peter Jeffrey, Eric Pohlmann, Victor Spinetti, John Bluthal, Peter Jones; Comedy

In 1975, "W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings" was released by 20th Century Fox / Triangle Productions; John G. Avildsen (director); Thomas Rickman (screenplay); Burt Reynolds, Conny Van Dyke, Jerry Reed, Ned Beatty, Art Carney, James Hampton, Don Williams, Rick Hurst, Mel Tillis, Furry Lewis

In 1975, "The Wild McCullochs" was released by American International Pictures / Max Baer Productions; Max Baer Jr. (director/screenplay); Forrest Tucker, Julie Adams, Max Baer Jr., Janice Heiden, Dennis Redfield, Don Grady, Chip Hand, William Demarest, Harold J. Stone, Vito Scotti, Sandy McPeak, Lillian Randolph, Mike Mazurki, Billy Curtis, Biff Elliot, Kenneth Tobey, Doodles Weaver, Timothy Scott, James Gammon, Frederic Downs, Joe Sawyers, Matthew Greene, Mark Hall

In 1976, "1900" was released by Paramount Pictures; Bernardo Bertolucci (director/screenplay); Franco Arcalli, Giuseppe Bertolucci (screenplay); Robert De Niro, Gérard Depardieu, Dominique Sanda, Francesca Bertini, Laura Betti, Stefania Casini, Sterling Hayden, Ellen Schwiers, Alida Valli, Romolo Valli, Stefania Sandrelli, Donald Sutherland

In 1976, "Embryo" was released by Cine Artists Pictures / Plura Service Company / Sandy Howard Productions; Ralph Nelson (director); Anita Doohan, Jack W. Thomas (screenplay); Rock Hudson, Barbara Carrera, Diane Ladd, Roddy McDowall, Anne Schedeen, Vincent Baggetta, Jack Colvin, Dick Winslow, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Ken Washington, Lina Raymond

In 1976, "Hawmps!" was released by Mulberry Square Releasing; Joe Camp (director/screenplay); William Bickley, Michael Warren (screenplay); James Hampton, Christopher Connelly, Slim Pickens, Denver Pyle, Mimi Maynard, Jack Elam, Lee de Broux, Herb Vigran, Jesse Davis, Frank Inn, Don Starr, Alvin Wright, Gene Conforti, Dick Drake, Larry Swartz, Mike Travis, Tiny Wells, Dick Drake, Henry Kendrick, Catherine Hearne, Larry Strawbridge, Sheba

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “All The Kids On The Street” by Hollywood Stars peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Couldn't Get It Right” by Climax Blues Band peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Freddie” by Charlene peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Hello Stranger” by Yvonne Elliman peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “On The Border” by Al Stewart peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Show You The Way To Go” by The Jacksons peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Sir Duke” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Solsbury Hill” by Peter Gabriel peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “This Girl (Has Turned Into A Woman)” by Mary MacGregor peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “Are You Ready For Love” by Patsy Gallant peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Dancing Man” by Q peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “I Wanna Get Next To You” by Rose Royce peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Lido Shuffle” by Boz Scaggs peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “My Sweet Lady” by John Denver peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Sound and Vision” by David Bowie peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “The Whistler” by Jethro Tull peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Tryin' To Love Two” by William Bell peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “When I Need You” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “You Are On My Mind” by Chicago peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Your Love” by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “Don't Stop” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Hello Stranger” by Yvonne Elliman peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “I Don't Want To Talk About It / The First Cut Is The Deepest” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Solsbury Hill” by Peter Gabriel peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “The Shuffle” by Van McCoy peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “We'll Gather Lilacs” by Simon May Orchestra peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Where Is The Love” by Delegation peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Written On The Wind” by Roger Daltrey peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “You Keep Me Hangin' On” by Roni Hill peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “Dog Eat Dog / Carry Me Home” by AC/DC peaked at number 60 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Say You'll Stay Until Tomorrow / Nothing Rhymed” by Tom Jones peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Southern Nights / William Tell Overture” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 36 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “I'm Scared” by Burton Cummings peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Knowing Me, Knowing You” by ABBA peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Love Theme From 'A Star Is Born' (Evergreen)” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Southern Nights” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “Going In With My Eyes Open” by David Soul peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Gypsy Woman” by The Breeze peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Oh Boy” by Brotherhood Of Man peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “On The Border” by Al Stewart peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Whodunit” by Tavares peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “You're My World” by Guys and Dolls peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “An der Himmelstür” by Peter Alexander peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Anita” by Costa Cordalis peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Another Funny Honeymoon” by David Dundas peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Carnival” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 22 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Die Biene Maja” by Karel Gott peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Frei - das heißt allein” by Roland Kaiser peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Rockaria!” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “Lay Back In The Arms Of Someone” by Smokie peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1977, “My Broken Souvenirs” by Pussycat peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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