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In 1971, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of All in the Family”. Other Articles: James Komack, U.S. TV in China

In 1971, R.C., “(For Godʹs Sake) Give More Power To The People” by The Chi-Lites peaked at #26 on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, R.C., “Brown Sugar” by Rolling Stones peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, R.C., “Feelin Alright” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at #54 on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, R.C., “Me And My Arrow” by Nilsson peaked at #34 on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, R.C., “Sea Cruise” by Johnny Rivers peaked at #84 on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, R.C., “Superstar” by Murray Head peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, R.C., “The Court Room” by Clarence Carter peaked at #61 on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, R.C., “Toast And Marmalade For Tea” by Tin Tin peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, The Rolling Stones achieve the rare distinction of having both the number one LP (“Sticky Fingers”) and number one single (“Brown Sugar”) in the U.S.

In 1971, “When Youʹre Hot, Youʹre Hot” by Jerry Reed entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1972, Long accused of possessing a knack of schmaltz, Paul McCartney releases “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” based on the nursery rhyme. The single is one of his worst “successes,” just cracking the Top Thirty.

In 1974, “Sonny And Cher Comedy Hour”, TV Variety; last aired on CBS.

In 1975, Freddy Fender was at #1 on the US country chart with Before The Next Teardrop Falls. The album included the #1 hits "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" and "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights."

In 1976, In a pitching matchup that features the Niekro brothers as starters, Astro Joe beat the Braves and Phil, 4-1. Adding insult to injury, Joe hits his first and only home run in his 22-year career off his older sibling.

In 1976, Johnny Cash rides to number one on the Billboard country chart with “One Piece At A Time”

In 1976, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Little House on the Prarie with Michael Landon”. Other Articles: Saturday Night Live

In 1976, R.C., “Love Hangover” by Diana Ross peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. Former Supreme does disco!

In 1976, R.C., “One Piece At A Time” by Johnny Cash peaked at #29 on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, R.C., “Still Crazy After All These Years” by Paul Simon peaked at #40 on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Host: ELLIOT GOULD; Musical Guest: LEON REDBONE

In 1976, “Saturday Night Live” presents “the last episode of Star Trek,” a sketch which nets host Elliott Gould a fan letter from Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, who calls it “delicious. That is the proper word for it — imaginatively conceived and ably carried out with the kind of loose good humor that an entertaining parody demands.” Roddenberry also requests tapes of the sketch to play for the crew of the Star Trek theatrical film he hopes to start work on “to Remind us to hang loose and have some fun with what weʹre doing.”

In 1977, Columbia Records president Goddard Lieberson died of cancer at age 66. He was responsible for the introduction of the LP record and for popularizing soundtracks and original cast albums.

In 1977, HOT NEW ALBUM “BOOK OF DREAMS” from the STEVE MILLER BAND includes “JET AIRLINER” and “SWINGTOWN”

In 1978, “Sugar Time!”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC. It went sour for the network.

In 1979, Radioʹs first rock-n-roll network “The Source” premiers.

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, ✪ “One Piece At A Time” by Johnny Cash And The Tennessee Three peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, ✪ “The Court Room” by Clarence Carter peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “(For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People” by The Chi-Lites peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “13 Questions” by Seatrain peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

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

In 1971, “Brownsville” by Joy Of Cooking peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Feelin' Alright” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Help Me Make It Through The Night” by Joe Simon peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “High Out Of Time” by Carole King peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Hurt” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Cried” by James Brown peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I'll Erase Away Your Pain” by Whatnauts peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “It's Cool” by The Tymes peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “It's Over” by Boz Scaggs peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Love Hangover” by Diana Ross peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Love In The Shadows” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Me And My Arrow” by Nilsson peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Music” by John Miles peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Reach Out, I'll Be There” by Diana Ross peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Red Eye Blues” by Redeye peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Sea Cruise” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Still Crazy After All These Years” by Paul Simon peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Superstar” by Murray Head And The Trinidad Singers peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Toast And Marmalade For Tea” by Tin Tin peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, ✪ “A Mama And A Papa” by Ray Stevens peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Be Nice To Me” by Todd Rundgren (as Runt) peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Devil Woman” by Kristine peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Feelin' Alright” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Hats Off (To The Stranger)” by Lighthouse peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Here Comes The Sun” by Richie Havens peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “It Takes Time” by Anne Murray peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “It's Over” by Boz Scaggs peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Love Really Hurts Without You” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Rosie's Dream” by Cutty Sark peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Shannon” by Henry Gross peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Toast And Marmalade For Tea” by Tin Tin peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Tryin' To Get The Feeling Again” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Try” by Peppertree peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Union Man” by Cate Brothers peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “We Were Always Sweethearts” by Boz Scaggs peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Fooled Around And Fell In Love” by Elvin Bishop peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “I'm Your Puppet” by James And Bobby Purify peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Love Hangover” by Diana Ross peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Malt And Barley Blues” by McGuinness Flint peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “My Brother Jake” by Free peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Pay To The Piper” by Chairmen Of The Board peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Rain” by Bruce Ruffin peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Reggae Like It Used To Be” by Paul Nicholas peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Requiem” by Slik peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “The Two Of Us” by Mac And Katie Kissoon peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Un Banc Un Arbre Un Rue” by Séverine peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “We Can Work It Out” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Boy, I Really Tied One On / Aftertones” by Janis Ian peaked at number 50 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night) / Slip Away” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Deep Purple / Take Me Back Again” by Donny And Marie Osmond peaked at number 39 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Dream On / Somebody” by Aerosmith peaked at number 72 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Holy Roller / Railroad Boy” by Nazareth peaked at number 70 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “The Homecoming / Quorum” by Hagood Hardy peaked at number 57 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “There Won't Be No Country Music (There Won't Be No Rock And Roll) / Green River” by C.W. McCall peaked at number 77 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Woman In Your Arms / Love Happily” by Nicole Croisille peaked at number 71 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Love Me Like I Love You” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 18 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1976, “You'll Lose A Good Thing” by Freddy Fender peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “(Do The) Spanish Hustle” by The Fatback Band peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Joy To The World” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Love Me Like I Love You” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Never Leave Me Lonely” by Road [NL1] peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Oye Como Va” by Santana peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Rosetta” by Georgie Fame And Alan Price peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Save The Oceans Of The World” by Kamahl peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Someday My Prince Will Come” by Patricia Paay peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Sweet Love” by Ferrari peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “This Melody” by Julien Clerc peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “We Should Be Together” by The Cats peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Yesterday Star” by Hank The Knife And The Jets peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Brown Sugar” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Girls, Girls, Girls” by Sailor peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Walking” by C.C.S. peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Stay!” by Toad peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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