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The 70's Datebook for August 4

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In 1972, COVER OF LIFE Comic FLIP WILSON; and inside “AND THE BEAT WENT ON AT A MILLION DECIBELS”, a report on the ROLLING STONES concert tour

In 1972, “Super Fly”, Motion Picture, opens.

In 1973, On the cover of TV Guide: “Martin Milner and Kent McCord of Adam 12”. Other Articles: Julie Harris

In 1973, R.C., “Smoke! Smoke! Smoke (That Cigarette)” by Commander Cody peaked at #94 on the pop singles chart.

In 1974, Paul Simonʹs “Love Me Like A Rock” was released.

In 1975, COVER OF PEOPLE PETER SELLERS

In 1975, Led Zeppelinʹs vocalist Robert Plant and his family suffer extensive injuries in a car accident. It happens during their vacation on the Mediterranean island of Rhodes, Greece. His wife, son, daughter and himself suffer broken bones and assorted bruises. This delays the groups U.S. tour in the fall. It would be a full two years before Led Zeppelin plays in the U.S. again.

In 1975, The Swedish pop group ABBA began recording their hit single “Dancing Queen” at Glen Studio outside Stockholm (it was released a year later).

In 1975, “Express” single by B.T. Express was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1976, “The Outlaw Josie Wales” starring Clint Eastwood and Sondra Locke opened in New York area theaters.

In 1978, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL A repeat of the series first episode from 1972: featuring JOHN DENVER (“TAKE ME HOME COUNTRY ROADS”), ISLEY BROTHERS, LINDA RONSTADT (“LONG LONG TIME”), CASS ELLIOT, HARRY CHAPIN, DAVID CLAYTON THOMAS, ARGENT, WAR (“SLIPPING INTO DARKNESS”)

In 1978, “Macho Man” album by Village People was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1979, Led Zeppelin played their first United Kingdom concert date in four years to a capacity throng of 120,000 at the annual Knebworth Festival in Knebworth Park, Hertfordshire, England.

In 1979, On the cover of TV Guide: “Joyce Dewitt of Threeʹs Company”. Other Articles: Mike Douglas

In 1979, R.C., “Gold” by John Stewart peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “Kiss In The Dark” by Pink Lady peaked at #37 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “One Way Or Another” by Blondie peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Battlestar Galactica”, TV Scifi Adventure; last aired on ABC.

In 1978, "China 9, Liberty 37" was released by Fida International Films / Compagnia Europea Cinematografica / Aspa Producciones; Monte Hellman (director); Jerry Harvey, Douglas Venturelli, Ennio de Concini, Don Vicente Escrivá (screenplay); Fabio Testi, Warren Oates, Jenny Agutter, Sam Peckinpah, Franco Interlenghi, Sydney Lassick, Richard C. Adams, Romano Puppo, Luis Prendes, Helga Liné, Jose Murillo, Luis Barboo, Isabel Mestres, Gianrico Tondinelli, Charly Bravo, Paco Benlloch, Natalie Kim, Mattieu Ettori, David Thomson, Daniel Panes, Piero Fondi, Tony Brandt, Frank Clement, Freda Lorente; Western; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, ✪ “D.J.” by David Bowie peaked at number 106 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, ✪ “Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)” by Commander Cody peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Gold” by John Stewart peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “In The Midnight Hour” by Samantha Sang peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “It's Forever” by Ebonys peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Kiss In The Dark” by Pink Lady peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “One Way Or Another” by Blondie peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “People Of The South Wind” by Kansas peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Sweets For My Sweet” by Tony Orlando And Dawn peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Morning After” by Maureen McGovern peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “There's No Me Without You” by The Manhattans peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, ✪ “Swamp Witch” by Jim Stafford peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Behind Closed Doors” by Charlie Rich peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Cowgirl In The Sand” by The Byrds peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Getting Closer” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Gypsy Davy” by Arlo Guthrie peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Living Without You” by Creamcheeze Gooodtime Band peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Moonshine (Friend of Mine)” by John Kay peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “My Merry-Go-Round” by Johnny Nash peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Nickles And Dimes” by Nana Mouskouri peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Over The Hills And Far Away” by Led Zeppelin peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Roll Over Beethoven” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “She Believes In Me” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Tequila Sunrise” by The Eagles peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “You Angel You” by Manfred Mann's Earth Band peaked at number 93 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Alright, Alright, Alright” by Mungo Jerry peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Beat The Clock” by Sparks peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Breakfast In America” by Supertramp peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Can't Stand Losing You” by The Police peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Going Home” by The Osmonds peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Harmony In My Head” by Buzzcocks peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Here Comes The Summer” by The Undertones peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “If I Had You” by The Korgis peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Kid” by The Pretenders peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “The Bitch” by Olympic Runners peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “The Boss” by Diana Ross peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Touch Me In The Morning” by Diana Ross peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Wanted” by The Dooleys peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Boogie Wonderland / Boogie Wonderland (Instrumental)” by Earth, Wind And Fire With The Emotions peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) / Miss O'Dell” by George Harrison peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Heaven Is My Woman's Love / Happy Days” by Col Joye peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Hound Dog / Can I Drive You Home” by The Sherbs (as Sherbet) peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I Kiss Your Hand Madam / Walk In Love” by The Manhattan Transfer peaked at number 54 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Lord I'd Forgotten / Put Today Behind Us” by Johnny Chester peaked at number 95 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Love Don't Live Here Anymore / That's What's Wrong With Me” by Rose Royce peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground) / That's What You Get (For Being Polite)” by The Jacksons peaked at number 59 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Some Girls / Fighting Chance” by Racey peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Destiny Song / Over "B"” by Band Of Light peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, ✪ “Hello, This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Machine Song)” by Paul Evans peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Bright Eyes” by Art Garfunkel peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Does Your Mother Know” by ABBA peaked at number 27 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Genghis Khan” by Dschinghis Khan peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Shine A Little Love” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Some Girls” by Racey peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “(Tell It All About) Boys” by Dolly Dots peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Aan de grens van de Duitse heuvelen” by The Sunstreams peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now” by McFadden And Whitehead peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Girls Talk” by Dave Edmunds peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Good Times” by Chic peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “One Is One” by Nick MacKenzie peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “The Queen Of Santa Maria” by The Millionaires peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Windsurfing-Time Again” by The Surfers peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Yesterday Once More” by The Carpenters peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Bright Eyes” by Art Garfunkel peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Ring My Bell” by Anita Ward peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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