In 1974, Paul McCartney was awarded Gold Records certified by the RIAA for both the single and the LP “Band On The Run.”
In 1975, The Rolling Stones became the first rock and roll band to be paid royalties for sales of their records in Russia.
In 1976, AT THE MOVIES “LIPSTICK” (Chris Sarandon, Margaux Hemingway), “ALL THE PRESIDENTʹS MEN” (Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford), “THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH” (David Bowie), “FAMILY PLOT” (Bruce Dern, Karen Black in a film directed by Alfred Hitchcock), “THE MISSOURI BREAKS” (Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson)
In 1976, In a fiercely played marathon game that stretches into three overtimes, the Celtics outlast the Phoenix Suns 138-126 at BOSTON GARDEN (taking a three games to two lead in the NBA finals). RICKY SOBERS and PAUL WESTPHAL led PHOENIX with 25 points apeiece, while BOSTONʹs JO JO WHITE led all scorers with 33.
In 1977, On the cover of TV Guide: “Alan Alda of M*A*S*H”. Other Articles: Queen Elizabethʹs Coronation
In 1977, R.C., “Mainstreet” by Bob Seger peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, Supertrampʹs “Give A Little Bit” was released
In 1977, The VHS home videocassette recorder was introduced to North America by JVC during a press conference in Chicago.
In 1978, HOT NEW ALBUM “CITY TO CITY” from GERRY RAFFERTY includes “BAKER STREET” and “RIGHT DOWN THE LINE”, and during July, itʹd become the LP to knock “SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER” out of the top sales spot [after a nearly six month run!]
In 1972, "A Day in the Death of Joe Egg" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1977, “It Feels So Good To Be Loved So Bad” by The Manhattans peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Mainstreet” by Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Only Love Can Break A Heart” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Ridin' The Storm Out” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “So High (Rock Me Baby And Roll Me Away)” by Dave Mason peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Spirit In The Night” by Manfred Mann's Earth Band peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “This Is The Way That I Feel” by Marie Osmond peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Uptown Festival” by Shalamar peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Whodunit” by Tavares peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I'm Your Boogie Man” by K.C. And The Sunshine Band peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Feel Like Calling Home” by Mr. Big peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Got To Give It Up” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Lido Shuffle” by Boz Scaggs peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Ok” by Rock Follies peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Spot The Pigeon” by Genesis peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “The Whole Town's Laughing At Me” by Teddy Pendergrass peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Too Hot To Handle” by Heatwave peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Disco Dilemma / How Do You Do It?” by Ariel peaked at number 82 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Everything I Need / Too Bad” by Bad Company peaked at number 41 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Hey There Lonely Girl / Holiday” by Shaun Cassidy peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “My Right Of Way / Chartered Accountant Blues” by Frankie J. Holden peaked at number 90 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Party To End All Parties / Hot Rod James” by Skyhooks peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Rockaria! / Poker” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “They Shoot Horses Don't They? / Four Wheel Drive” by Racing Cars peaked at number 32 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “You And Me / It's Hot Tonight” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Lay Back In The Arms Of Someone” by Smokie peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Rich Girl” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “So In To You” by The Atlanta Rhythm Section peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “They Shoot Horses Don't They” by Racing Cars peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Love How You Love Me” by Dana peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Je moedertje” by Corry peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “L'oiseau et l'enfant” by Marie Myriam peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Oh Me Oh My, Goodbye” by Champagne peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Southern Nights” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Living Next Door To Alice” by Smokie peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
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