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In 1970, In order to fulfill a contractual obligation, The Rolling Stones deliver a blues record (sorry, I canʹt mention the title, itʹs too obscene) to Decca Records. This freed them to form Rolling Stones Records.

In 1970, “The Huntley-Brinkley Report” came to an end after nearly 14 years as co-anchor Chet Huntley signed off for the last time; the broadcast was renamed “NBC Nightly News.”

In 1971, R.C., “Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again” by Fortunes peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, R.C., “Sooner Or Later” by Grass Roots peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, R.C., “Youʹve Got A Friend” by James Taylor peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, The 1970 Rolling Stones documentary “Gimme Shelter” premiered at the Rialto Cinema in London. The film followed the band on their 1969 tour, including the infamous concert in Northern California at Altamont Speedway. Organizers of the event placed the Hellʹs Angels in charge of security around the stage. The Angels beat up spectators and killed at least one person who allegedly pulled a gun. The film records the Stones watching the concert footage and reflecting on the incident.

In 1972, AT THE MOVIES “NAPOLEAN AND SAMANTHA” (Michael Douglas, Will Geer, Jodie Foster -in her film debut- and Johnny Whittaker)

In 1972, The group Chicago receives a gold record by the RIAA for its first number one album, “Chicago V.” One of the songs, “Saturday in the Park,” reaches number three in September.

In 1974, “The Hudson Bros. Show”, TV Variety; debut on CBS.

In 1975, “Almost Anything Goes”, TV Game Show, became junior, then all-star A.G.; debut on ABC.

In 1976, AT THE MOVIES Disneyʹs “GUS” (Don Knotts, Ed Asner and a mule that kicks field goals for a football team)

In 1976, Blue Oyster Cultʹs “Donʹt Fear The Reaper” and Orleansʹ “Still The One” were released.

In 1976, R.C., “Love Is Alive” by Gary Wright peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, R.C., “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman” by The Deadly Nightshade peaked at #79 on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, R.C., “Moonlight Feels Right” by Starbuck peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, R.C., “Tear The Roof Off The Sucker (Give Up The Funk)” by Parliament peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, R.C., “Youʹre My Best Friend” by Queen peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” KRIS KRISTOFFERSON is Guest Host and sings with RITA COOLIDGE. Yup, itʹs a first-run Saturday Night Live, in fact, itʹs the second and final first-run show they did in the summer since then.

In 1978, COVER OF PEOPLE OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN (as “GREASE” reigns as the moviesʹ Box Office Champ)

In 1978, READING ABOUT NEW MOVIES “TIME” reports on recent releases including “FOUL PLAY” (Chevy Chase, Goldie Hawn) and “SGT. PEPPERʹS LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND” (Bee Gees, Peter Frampton) and finds plenty to criticise about each.

In 1979, A U.S. federal judge in Florida sentenced former law student Theodore “Ted” Bundy to death for the murders of two college sorority members.

In 1979, “Detective School” began airing on ABC

In 1979, “Makin' It” single by David Naughton was certified Gold by the RIAA.

In 1970, "Move" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, ✪ “Theme From 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman'” by The Deadly Nightshade peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Bright Lights, Big City” by Sonny James peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “C'mon Marianne” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Cotton Candy” by The Sylvers peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Crazy About The La La La” by Smokey Robinson And The Miracles peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Dancin' Kid” by Disco Tex And The Sex-O-Lettes peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Devil With A Blue Dress” by Pratt And McClain peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Everything's Coming Up Love” by David Ruffin peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Get It On” by Chase peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Gonna Be Alright Now” by Gayle McCormick peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “He's So Fine” by Jody Miller peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again” by The Fortunes peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Hill Where The Lord Hides” by Chuck Mangione peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I'm A Believer” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “It's About Time” by Dillards peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Love Is Alive” by Gary Wright peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Love Means (You Never Have To Say You're Sorry)” by Sounds Of Sunshine peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Moonlight Feels Right” by Starbuck peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “One Way Ticket” by Tyrone Davis peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Over And Over” by Delfonics peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Rainy Jane” by Davy Jones peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Rock Creek Park” by The Blackbyrds peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “She Didn't Do Magic” by Lobo peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Sooner Or Later” by The Grass Roots peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Steppin' Out” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Summer Sand” by Tony Orlando And Dawn peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Tear The Roof Off The Sucker (Give Up The Funk)” by Parliament/Funkadelic (Parliament) peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Up The Creek (Without A Paddle)” by The Temptations peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “When My Little Girl Is Smiling” by Steve Alaimo peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “When You Get Right Down To It” by Ronnie Dyson peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “You're My Best Friend” by Queen peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “You've Got A Friend” by James Taylor peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, ✪ “Making Our Dreams Come True (Theme From "Laverne And Shirley")” by Cyndi Grecco peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “A Summer Prayer For Peace” by The Archies peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Afternoon Delight” by Starland Vocal Band peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Change Partners” by Stephen Stills peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Don't Pull Your Love” by Hamilton, Joe Frank And Reynolds peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Don't Stop The Music” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Double Barrel” by Dave And Ansel Collins peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Flaming Youth” by KISS peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Follow Me” by Mary Travers peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Good Vibrations” by Todd Rundgren peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Was Wondering / Where Evil Grows” by The Poppy Family peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I'm The Only One” by Lobo peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I've Got To Have You” by Ginette Reno peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Isle Of Saint Jean” by Gene MacLellan peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Let Her In” by John Travolta peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Livin' Ain't Livin'” by Firefall peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Love Is Alive” by Gary Wright peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Mr. Big Stuff” by Jean Knight peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Nutbush City Limits” by Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Old Time Movie” by Lisa Hartt Band peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Rock And Roll Music” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Say You Love Me / I Just Wanted You To Know” by Shirley Eikard peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Silver Star” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Six Days Of Paper Ladies” by Humphrey And The DT's peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)” by The Stylistics peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Take The Money And Run” by Steve Miller Band peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Wait For The Miracle” by Thecycle peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Wild Horses” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “You're My Best Friend” by Queen peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, ✪ “No Chance (No Charge)” by Billy Connolly peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “I Recall A Gypsy Woman” by Don Williams peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “I Thought It Took A Little Time” by Diana Ross peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Kiss And Say Goodbye” by The Manhattans peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Leap Up And Down (Wave Your Knickers In The Air)” by St. Cecilia peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Let My Name Be Sorrow” by Mary Hopkin peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Man To Man” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Me And Baby Brother” by War peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Soul Search” by The Trammps peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Tom-Tom Turnaround” by New World peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Tonight” by The Move peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, ✪ “Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)” by Daddy Dewdrop peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, ✪ “Happy Days / Cruisin' With The Fonz” by Pratt And McClain peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, ✪ “Welcome Back (Theme From 'Welcome Back, Kotter') / Warm Baby” by John Sebastian peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Crazy / Help Me Out” by Ted Mulry Gang peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Heartbreak Hotel / Boogalie-Ooo” by Vince Butchelli (AUS 70s) peaked at number 42 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Help Me Make It Through The Night” by Sammi Smith peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Hey Baby / Stormtroopin'” by Ted Nugent peaked at number 94 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Don't Know How To Love Him” by Helen Reddy peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Jailbreak / Fling Thing” by AC/DC peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Love Hangover / Kiss Me Now” by Diana Ross peaked at number 67 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Rock And Roll Love Letter / Shanghai'd In Love” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Take Away / Instant Coffee, Instant Tea” by Marty Rhone peaked at number 99 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Today's The Day / Hideaway (Part II)” by America peaked at number 55 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, ✪ “Combine Harvester (Brand New Key)” by The Wurzels peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Girls, Girls, Girls” by Sailor peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Movie Star” by Harpo peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

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

In 1976, “Union Man” by Cate Brothers peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, ✪ “Hocus Pocus” by Focus peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Avant de nous dire adieu” by Jeane Manson peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Concerto d'Aranjuez” by Los Mayas peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Dokter Bernhard” by Bonnie St. Claire peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Get Down And Get With It” by Slade peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Did What I Did For Maria” by Tony Christie peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I'm A Believer” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Let's Go To The Beach” by Dizzy Man's Band peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Lookin' Out For #1” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Manuela” by Jacques Herb And De Riwi's peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Never Ending Song Of Love” by Delaney, Bonnie And Friends peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Sweet Memories” by Tumbleweeds peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Tonight” by The George Baker Selection peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Watching The River Flow” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Won't Get Fooled Again” by The Who peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Die kleine Kneipe” by Peter Alexander peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Love Me Like I Love You” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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