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The 70's Datebook for July 8

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In 1970, Eclectic singer/songwriter Beck Hanson, whose hits such as “Loser” and “Devilʹs Haircut” merged his folk, blues and soul influences, born.

In 1970, “The Everly Brothers Show” is launched on ABC-TV as a summer series, filling-in for “Johnny Cash” until September 16th.

In 1972, Jane Fonda arrives in Hanoi, North Vietnam, on a Soviet airliner to kick off an antiwar junket.

In 1972, R.C., “After Midnight” by J.J. Cale peaked at #42 on the pop singles chart.

In 1972, R.C., “Funk Factory” by Wilson Pickett peaked at #58 on the pop singles chart.

In 1972, R.C., “Lean On Me” by Bill Withers peaked at number one on the pop singles chart; it hit number one later with Club Nouveauʹs remake.

In 1972, R.C., “Outa-Space” by Billy Preston peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Coconut”, by Nilsson entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1977, Sabra Starr finishes longest recorded belly dance (100 hours).

In 1977, “Paramount Pictures is planning to produce 22 episodes of an all-new Star Trek to begin appearing in April 1978 as part of an effort to create one night a week of prime time programs on a proposed fourth network of independent and network affiliated stations.” The series never comes to pass, but Paramount does eventually get its network going — UPN, in 1995.

In 1978, R.C., “Dance With Me” by Peter Brown with Betty Wright peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, R.C., “Only The Good Die Young” by Billy Joel peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, R.C., “Take A Chance On Me” by Abba peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, R.C., “Use Ta Be My Girl” by The OʹJays peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Copacabana (At The Copa)”, by Barry Manilow entered the Top 40 chart. Mark Jonathan Davis parodied it 19 years later into “Star Wars Cantina”

In 1978, “Foul Play” starring Chevy Chase (Saturday Night Live) and Goldie Hawn (Laugh-In eternal cutie) premiered at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.

In 1977, "The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training" was released by Paramount Pictures; Michael Pressman (director); Paul Bickman (screenplay); William Devane, Jackie Earle Haley, Clifton James, Chris Barnes, Erin Blunt, Jimmy Baio, Alfred W. Lutter, Brett Marx, David Pollock, Jeffrey Louis Starr, David Stambaugh, Jaime Escobedo, George Gonzales, Quinn Smith, Lane Smith, Dolph Sweet, Pat Corley, Douglas Anderson, Jerry Lawson, Fred Stuthman; Sports, Comedy, Drama; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “After Midnight” by J.J. Cale peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “All The King's Horses” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Anytime” by Journey peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Bed And Board” by Barbara Mason peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Bluer Than Blue” by Michael Johnson peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Butterfly” by Danyel Gérard peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Dance With Me” by Peter Brown With Betty Wright peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Dream Lover” by The Marshall Tucker Band peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Eddie's Love” by Eddie Kendricks peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Francene” by ZZ Top peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Funk Factory” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “I Can't Stand The Rain” by Eruption Featuring Precious Wilson peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “I Don't Need No Doctor” by New Riders Of The Purple Sage peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “I've Been Lonely For So Long” by Frederick Knight peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Lean On Me” by Bill Withers peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Life And Breath” by Climax peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “On The Wrong Track” by Kevin Lamb peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Only The Good Die Young” by Billy Joel peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Outa-Space” by Billy Preston peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Take A Chance On Me” by ABBA peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Tell Me This Is A Dream” by Delfonics peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “This Night Won't Last Forever” by Bill LaBounty peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad” by Meat Loaf peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Used Ta Be My Girl” by The O'Jays peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Vaya con Dios” by Tony Orlando And Dawn peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Victim Of A Foolish Heart” by Bettye Swann peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “We're On Our Way” by Chris Hodge peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Will You Love Me Tomorrow?” by Dave Mason peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “You Can't Dance” by England Dan And John Ford Coley peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “You Said A Bad Word” by Joe Tex peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, ✪ “Ça plane pour moi” by Plastic Bertrand peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Almost Summer” by Celebration Featuring Mike Love peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Ask Me What You Want” by Millie Jackson peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Blueberry Hill” by Wildroot peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Dance Across The Floor” by Jimmy 'Bo' Horne peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Darlin'” by Paul Davis peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Even Now” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Hushabye” by Robert John peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “I Just Wanna Be Your Friend” by Lighthouse peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “It's A Heartache” by Bonnie Tyler And The Bonnie Tyler Band peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Midnight Light” by LeBlanc And Carr peaked at number 99 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Nobody But You” by Kenny Loggins With Jim Messina peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Outa-Space” by Billy Preston peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Portrait (He Knew)” by Kansas peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Powder Blue Mercedes Queen” by The Raiders peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Rainshowers” by Michel Pagliaro peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “So Hard Living Without You” by Airwaves peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “This Magic Moment” by Richie Furay peaked at number 97 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Under The Boardwalk” by Billy Joe Royal peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Warm Ride” by Rare Earth peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, ✪ “Ooh-Wakka-Doo-Wakka-Day” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Airport” by The Motors peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Argentine Melody” by San José peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Bootzilla” by Bootsy's Rubber Band peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Carry On My Wayward Son” by Kansas peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Flying High” by The Commodores peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Give Me One More Chance” by Donald Peers peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)” by Billy Joel peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Puppy Love” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Rock And Roll Parts 1 And 2” by Gary Glitter peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” by Roberta Flack peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “The Man With The Child In His Eyes” by Kate Bush peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Tragedy” by Argent peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, ✪ “Sylvia's Mother” by Dr. Hook And The Medicine Show peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Baby Blue” by Badfinger peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Here Am I / Don't Stop The Music” by Bonnie Tyler peaked at number 99 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “I Think I'm Gonna Fall (In Love) / I Think I'm Gonna Fall (In Love) (Part 2)” by Supercharge peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Marshall's Portable Music Machine” by Robin Jolley peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Somebody Touched Me / Way Down Yonder In New Orleans” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Someday Never Comes” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Song Sung Blue” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Swayin' To The Music (Slow Dancin') / Outside Help” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 36 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “You Keep Me Dancing / Change Of Heart” by Samantha Sang peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “Disco Inferno” by The Trammps peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Every 1's A Winner” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Rivers Of Babylon” by Boney M. peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, ✪ “Supersonic Rocket Ship” by The Kinks peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, ✪ “Whole Lotta Rosie” by AC/DC peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Just Your Friends” by Mink DeVille peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Margrietje (De rozen zullen bloeien)” by Louis Neefs peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Miss You” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Puppy Love” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Sea Cruise” by Robert Gordon With Link Wray peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “South Of The Border” by Octopus [BE] peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Summertime” by The Zombies peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Want You To Be Mine” by Kayak peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Who's Gonna Love Me” by The Imperials peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “You're The One That I Want” by John Travolta And Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “Cento campane” by Stein Ingebrigtsen peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Iron Horse” by Christie peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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