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In 1970, The GRATEFUL DEAD played their first gig in England at the Hollywood Rock Festival. It was also the first time the group had performed outside the United States. The Deadʹs four hour set is preceded by a performance by Mungo Jerry, playing its big hit “In the Summertime.”
In 1970, THE PAUL “MCCARTNEY” LP REACHES number one. Even without a hit single released, Paul McCartneyʹs first solo album becomes the best selling LP is the U.S., according to Billboard.
In 1971, Iron Butterfly broke up. The groupʹs biggest hit is “In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida,” a number 30 song in 1968.
In 1975, Comedienne “Moms” Mabley (Loretta Mary Aiken) died in White Plains, New York at either age 78 or 81. The comedienne places 13 albums on Billboardʹs pop albums chart.
In 1975, Singer B.J. Thomas received a gold record certified by the RIAA for the single with the extremely long title, “(Hey, Wonʹt You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song”. When B.J. tore the shiny discus from its frame and tossed it on the turntable, he heard “Play that Funky Music”, by Wild Cherry. Legend has it that Thomas was very upset by this grievous error and immediately went to a Chinese restaurant where he ate 24 egg rolls and played his song over and over on the juke box.
In 1975, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosted by DON CORNELIUS of “SOUL TRAIN”: EARTH WIND and FIRE (“SHINING STAR”), HAROLD MELVIN and THE BLUE NOTES (“BAD LUCK”), CONSUMER RAPPORT, DISCO TEX and THE SEX-O-LETTES, HERBIE MANN
In 1978, Doug Davidson debuted on The Young and the Restless as Paul.
In 1979, Sister Sledgeʹs “We Are Family” goes platinum. The albumʹs title track, a number two hit last month, is the rallying call for baseballʹs Pittsburgh Pirates, who will go on to win the 1979 World Series in October.
In 1979, “The Kids Are Alright,” Jeff Steinʹs documentary compilation of film clips detailing the history of the Who, debuts in New York.
In 1979, “The Third Barry Manilow Special” airs on ABC-TV, in case anybody cared.
In 1978, "Harper Valley PTA" was released by April Fools Productions; Richard Bennett (director); George Edwards, Barry Schneider (screenplay); Barbara Eden, Ronny Cox, Nanette Fabray, Louis Nye, Susan Swift, Pat Paulsen, John Fiedler, Ron Masak, Clint Howard, Amzie Strickland, Bob Hastings, Audrey Christie, Molly Dodd, Irene Yah-Ling Sun, Royce D. Applegate, Woody Harrelson, Fay DeWitt, DeVera Marcus, Louise Foley, Brian Cook, Laura Teige, Jan Teige, Tobias Anderson, J.J. Barry, Pitt Herbert, Arlen Stuart; Comedy; Live Action
In 1970, “I Want To (Do Everything For You)” by Raeletts peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “If You Do Believe In Love” by Tee Set peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Let Me Go To Him” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “My Way” by Brook Benton peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Onion Song” by Marvin Gaye And Tammi Terrell peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Seeker” by The Who peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Turn Back The Hands Of Time” by Tyrone Davis peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Vehicle” by The Ides Of March peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Viva Tirado” by El Chicano peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “What Is Truth?” by Johnny Cash peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Airport Love Theme (Gwen And Vern)” by Vincent Bell And His Orchestra peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Bidin' My Time” by Anne Murray peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Bittergreen” by Ronnie Hawkins peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Cecilia” by Simon And Garfunkel peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Come Running” by Van Morrison peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Ev'ry Man Hears Different Music” by Gainsborough Gallery peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Get Back John” by Inner City Mission peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “God Bless” by Arthur Conley peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Hum A Song (From Your Heart)” by Lulu peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I (Who Have Nothing)” by Liquid Smoke peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Let Me Go To Him” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Little Green Bag” by The George Baker Selection peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Patch Of Blue” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Reflections Of My Life” by Marmalade peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Vehicle” by The Ides Of March peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “We're All In This Together” by The Cat peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “What Is Truth?” by Johnny Cash peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “You Make Me Real” by The Doors peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Brontosaurus” by The Move peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Don't Believe In If Anymore” by Roger Whittaker peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I've Got You On My Mind” by White Plains peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “If I Could (El Condor Pasa)” by Julie Felix peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Kentucky Rain” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Spirit In The Sky” by Norman Greenbaum peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “United We Stand” by Brotherhood Of Man peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “When Julie Comes Around” by Cuff Links peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Cecilia” by Simon And Garfunkel peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Daughter Of Darkness” by Tom Jones peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “If You Do Believe In Love” by Tee Set peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Make Me Smile” by Chicago peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Niemand kan ons toch scheiden” by Duo X peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Osaka” by The Shoes peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Young, Gifted And Black” by Bob And Marcia peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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