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The 70's Datebook for May 22

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In 1970, The Guess Who, from the Winnipeg, Canada, region, earned a gold record for both the album and single, “American Woman.” The group, formed in 1963, disbanded in 1975.

In 1970, “Woodstock” album by Various was certified Gold

In 1971, On the cover of TV Guide: “David Cassidy of The Partridge Family”. Other Articles: Ed Asner, Stiller and Meara

In 1971, R.C., “Woodstock” by Matthews Southern Comfort peaked at #23 on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, The Rolling Stonesʹ 16th album, “Sticky Fingers” goes to number one. The album has Mick Taylor on guitar, replacing Brian Jones.

In 1974, “Benji” starring Higgins the dog premiered in Dallas.

In 1975, Joe Namath refused $4 million offer to play for Chicago in the World Football League.

In 1976, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Laverne and Shirley: Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams”. Other Articles: Soap Opera Queens, The Practice

In 1976, R.C., “Silly Love Songs” by Wings peaked at number one on the pop singles chart and stayed there for five weeks.

In 1976, R.C., “Strange Magic” by ELO peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, R.C., “Young Blood” by Bad Company peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, Releases: Queenʹs “Youʹre My Best Friend”

In 1976, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Host: BUCK HENRY; Musical Guest: GORDON LIGHTFOOT

In 1978, On One Life to Live, Jenny (Katherine Glass) returned from her retreat and laid down the law to Brad (Jameson Parker). Elsewhere, there was a shootout at the Llanview airport as Bonnie (Kim Zimmer) and Herman (Edmund Genest) made their move on Paul (Tom Fuccello). The character of Irene Manning Clayton, played by Kate McKeown, appeared for the first time in this episode.

In 1979, Cheap Trickʹs “Live at Budokan” goes platinum. This for an album that wasnʹt supposed to be released. The group was looking at “Dream Police” to be its fourth LP, but an import did so well, Epic Records had no choice but to release it stateside. On this date “Live at Budokan” hits sales of one million.

In 1979, “Rickie Lee Jones” album by Rickie Lee Jones was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1979, “The Boss” album by Diana Ross was released. It had nothing to do with Bruce Springsteen.

In 1973, "A Doll's House" was released by Paramount Pictures; Patrick Garland (director); Christopher Hampton (screenplay); Claire Bloom, Anthony Hopkins, Ralph Richardson, Denholm Elliott, Edith Evans, Anna Massey, Helen Blatch, Kimberley Hampton, Mark Summerfield, Stefanie Summerfield

In 1974, "Chosen Survivors" was released by Columbia Pictures / Metromedia Producers Corporation / Alpine Productions Inc. / Estudios Churubusco Azteca S.A.; Sutton Roley (director); H.B. Cross, Joe Reb Moffly (screenplay); Jackie Cooper, Alex Cord, Richard Jaeckel, Bradford Dillman, Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Diana Muldaur, Lincoln Kilpatrick, Barbara Babcock, Kelly Lange, Gwenn Mitchell, Cristina Moreno, Nancy Rodman

In 1974, "Daisy Miller" was released by Paramount Pictures / The Directors Company; Peter Bogdanovich (director); Frederic Raphael (screenplay); Cybill Shepherd, Barry Brown, Cloris Leachman, Mildred Natwick, Eileen Brennan, James McMurtry, Duilio Del Prete, Nicholas Jones, George Morfogen

In 1974, "The Nickel Ride" was released by 20th Century Fox; Robert Mulligan (director); Eric Roth (screenplay); Jason Miller, Linda Haynes, Victor French, John Hillerman, Bo Hopkins, Richard Evans, Bart Burns, Lou Frizzell, Mark Gordon, Harvey Gold, Lee de Broux, Nelson Leigh

In 1974, "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot" was released by United Artists / The Malpaso Company; Michael Cimino (director/screenplay); Clint Eastwood, Jeff Bridges, George Kennedy, Geoffrey Lewis, Catherine Bach, Gary Busey, Jack Dodson, Burton Gilliam, Roy Jenson

In 1975, "Breakout" was released by Columbia Pictures; Tom Gries (director); Elliott Baker (screenplay); Charles Bronson, Robert Duvall, Jill Ireland, John Huston, Randy Quaid, Sheree North, Alejandro Rey, Emilio Fernández, Paul Mantee, Alan Vint, Roy Jenson

In 1975, "The Wind and the Lion" was released by United Artists / Herb Jaffe Productions; John Milius (director/screenplay); Sean Connery, Candice Bergen, Brian Keith, John Huston, Geoffrey Lewis, Vladek Sheybal, Steve Kanaly, Roy Jenson, Nadim Sawalha, Darrell Fetty, Marc Zuber, Antoine Saint-John, Deborah Baxter, Aldo Sambrell, Luis Barboo

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Be Nice To Me” by Todd Rundgren (as Runt) peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Better Days” by Melissa Manchester peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Booty Butt” by Ray Charles Orchestra peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Could It Be Magic” by Donna Summer peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Fooled Around And Fell In Love” by Elvin Bishop peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Happy Music” by The Blackbyrds peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Here Comes The Sun” by Richie Havens peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Love You For All Seasons” by Fuzz peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “It Makes Me Giggle” by John Denver peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “It Should Have Been Me” by Yvonne Fair peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Let It Shine” by Santana peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Love Really Hurts Without You” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Melting Pot” by Booker T. And The M.G.'s peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Silly Love Songs” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Strange Magic” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “This Is It” by Melba Moore peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Til I Can Make It On My Own” by Tammy Wynette peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Try Some, Buy Some” by Ronnie Spector peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Tryin' To Get The Feeling Again” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Union Man” by Cate Brothers peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Woodstock” by Matthews' Southern Comfort peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “You Got The Magic” by John Fogerty peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Young Blood” by Bad Company peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, ✪✪ “I.O.U.” by Jimmy Dean peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “(For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People” by The Chi-Lites peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Don't Stop It Now” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Garden Of Ursh” by Karen Young peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Going To The Country” by Young peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Hurt” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Love You For All Seasons” by Fuzz peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I'm Coming Home” by Dave Edmunds peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “I've Got A Feeling (We'll Be Seeing Each Other Again)” by Al Wilson peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “L.A. International Airport” by Susan Raye peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Linda Write Me A Letter” by Choya peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Love Her Madly” by The Doors peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Oh What A Feeling” by Crowbar peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Rhiannon (Will You Ever Win)” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Shout It Out Loud” by KISS peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Spirit Song” by Edward Bear peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “The Drum” by Bobby Sherman peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Woodstock” by Matthews' Southern Comfort peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, ✪✪ “Ajax Liquor Store” by Hudson And Landry peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, ✪✪ “The Fonz Song” by The Heyettes peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Arms Of Mary” by Sutherland Brothers And Quiver peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Can't Help Falling In Love” by The Stylistics peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Jig-A-Jig” by East Of Eden peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Silver Star” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Tracks Of My Tears” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, ✪✪ “Good Old Arsenal” by Arsenal First Team Squad peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, ✪✪ “It's A Sin To Tell A Lie” by Gerry Monroe peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Black And Blue” by Chain peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Falling In Love Again” by Ted Mulry peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Let's Do It Again / Just Out Of Reach” by Perry Como peaked at number 50 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Lonely Night (Angel Face) / Smile For Me One More Time” by The Captain And Tennille peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Piano Man / The Entertainer” by Billy Joel peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “She's A Lady” by Tom Jones peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Takin' It To The Streets / For Someone Special” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 94 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “The Resurrection Shuffle” by Ashton, Gardner And Dyke peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, ✪✪ “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh) / Paper Face” by Dove peaked at number 63 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Right Back Where We Started From” by Maxine Nightingale peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1976, “There's A Kind Of Hush (All Over The World)” by The Carpenters peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “002.345.709 (That's My Number)” by Trinity [BE] peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Brown Sugar” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Fool To Cry” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Music” by John Miles peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Proud Mary” by Ike And Tina Turner peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Baretta's Theme (Keep Your Eye On The Sparrow)” by Sammy Davis, Jr. peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Min gitarr” by Matz Rådberg peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Sky High” by Jigsaw peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1976, ⏺ “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “1, 2, 3” by Catherine Ferry peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Un banc, un arbre, une rue” by Séverine peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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