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In 1973, ABCʹS “IN CONCERT” A rerun featuring GUESS WHO, B.B. KING and MELANIE
In 1973, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host JOAN BAEZ (“THE NIGHT THEY DROVE OLD DIXIE DOWN”); plus WILSON PICKETT, POINTER SISTERS, BLACK OAK ARKANSAS, BLOODSTONE (“NATURAL HIGH”)
In 1974, R.C., “Rock And Roll Heaven” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Wildwood Weed”, by Jim Stafford entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1974, Bob Dylanʹs “Before the Flood” LP enters the chart as does The Grateful Deadʹs “Grateful Dead From The Mars Hotel.”
In 1974, Joey Ramone steps out from behind the drum kit and becomes the lead vocalist for The Ramones.
In 1974, AMERICAN BANDSTAND Guests: GEORGE McCRAE (“ROCK YOUR BABY”) and RUFUS (“TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD”)
In 1976, Americaʹs “Viking I” robot spacecraft made a successful, first-ever landing on Mars at Chryse Planitia, and begins transmitting pictures. The Viking spacecraftsʹ tests strengthen the hint of life on Mars; it was launched August 20, 1975.
In 1976, Hank Aaron hit his last big league homer off Angelsʹ hurler Dick Drago en route to a 6-2 Brewers win. The round-tripper is Hammerin' Hankʹs 755th, establishing the all-time major league record for career home runs.
In 1977, TOP FIVE MOVIES According to VARIETY, “STAR WARS” was the weekʹs most popular film, followed in order by “ORCA”, “THE DEEP”, “NEW YORK, NEW YORK” and “THE OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT”.
In 1979, Electric Light Orchestra takes out advertisements dedicating the release of their single “Donʹt Bring Me Down” to Skylab. Pretty bad joke.
In 1979, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host SUZI QUATRO sings “STUMBLIN' IN”; also: DAVID BOWIE, ROGER VOUDOURIS, DAVID NAUGHTON, CANDY STATON
In 1973, "Dillinger" was released by American International Pictures / F.P. Productions; John Milius (director/screenplay); Warren Oates, Ben Johnson, Cloris Leachman, Michelle Phillips, Harry Dean Stanton, John Ryan, Richard Dreyfuss, Geoffrey Lewis, Steve Kanaly, John Martino, Roy Jenson, Read Morgan, Frank McRae
In 1974, “Dance Master” by Willie Henderson peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man)” by The Impressions peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Machine Gun” by The Commodores peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Rings” by Reuben Howell peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Rock and Roll Heaven” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “There Will Never Be Any Peace” by The Chi-Lites peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “This Heart” by Gene Redding peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Georgia Porcupine” by George Fischoff peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “La Grange” by ZZ Top peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “On and On” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Air That I Breathe” by The Hollies peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “There's Something I Like About That” by Chilliwack peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Beach Baby” by The First Class peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “If You Go Away” by Terry Jacks peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “If You Talk In Your Sleep” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Laughter In The Rain” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Light Of Love” by T. Rex peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, ✪✪ “Banana Rock” by The Wombles peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “He's Misstra Know It All / All In Love Is Fair” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 68 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Jolene / Love, You're So Beautiful Tonight” by Dolly Parton peaked at number 99 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Mama's Gonna Make It All Better / Cameo” by Vicki Lawrence peaked at number 56 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Remember (Sha-La-La) / Bye Bye Barbara” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 67 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Someone / Is This The End” by Bartholomew John peaked at number 75 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Man Who Sold The World / Watch That Man” by Lulu peaked at number 81 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Tiger Feet / Mr. Bagatelle” by Mud peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “When The Morning Comes / Billie's Theme” by Hoyt Axton peaked at number 96 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, ✪✪ “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown / I'm Gonna Make It All The Way” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 46 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, ✪✪ “Do The Spunky Monkey / My Daddy Was A Song and Dance Man” by Digby Richards peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, ✪✪ “My Girl Bill / L.A. Mamma” by Jim Stafford peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, ✪✪ “The Streak / You've Got The Music Inside” by Ray Stevens peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Hold Her Tight” by The Osmonds peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “O.K. Chicago” by Resonance peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Rhapsody In White” by Love Unlimited Orchestra peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Einsamkeit hat viele Namen” by Christian Anders peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Everyday” by Slade peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Gaye” by Clifford T. Ward peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Sheila” by Albert West peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Cat Crept In” by Mud peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.
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