In 1971, Saxophonist King Curtis was stabbed to death outside his New York home. He was 37. Curtis appeared on many records of the 1950s and 1960s including The Coastersʹ hit “Yakety Yak.”
In 1972, HOT NEW ALBUM “NEVER A DULL MOMENT” from ROD STEWART includes “YOU WEAR IT WELL”
In 1975, “The Advocate” magazine declares 1975 “The Year of Disco.”
In 1976, The 1974 movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” opened in movie theaters in Germany.
In 1976, “Shop Around” single by Captain and Tennille was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1977, Bachman-Turner Overdrive (“Takin' Care of Business”) disbands.
In 1977, On the cover of TV Guide: “David Soul of Starsky and Hutch”. Other Articles: TV Boxing, Two-Way TV
In 1977, R.C., “Rock And Roll Never Forgets” by Bob Seger peaked at #41 on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Sugar Time!”, TV Comedy; debut on ABC.
In 1979, Cheap Trick has the biggest hit of their career, “I Want You to Want Me.” The tune was originally on their second L.P., “In Color,” which came out in 1977. However the song took off when it was included on the “Live at Budokan” album. The record goes gold on this date.
In 1979, “I Want You To Want Me” single by Cheap Trick was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1979, NEW ON DAYTIME TV! The game show “MIND READERS” hosted by DICK MARTIN debuts on NBC
In 1971, "Die Screaming, Marianne (U.K.)" was released by Pete Walker Film Productions; Pete Walker (director); Murray Smith (screenplay); Susan George, Barry Evans, Chris Sandford, Judy Huxtable, Leo Genn, Kenneth Hendel, Paul Stassino, Alan Curtis, Anthony Sharp, John Laurimore, Martin Wyldeck; Crime, Drama, Thriller; Live Action
In 1975, "Darktown Strutters" was released by New World Pictures; William Witney (director); George Armitage (screenplay); Trina Parks, Edna Richardson, Shirley Washington, Roger E. Mosley, Stan Shaw, DeWayne Jessie, Norman Bartold, Dick Miller, Milt Kogan, Ed Bakey, Raymond Allen, Alvin Childress, Zara Cully, Bettye Sweet, Christopher Joy, Gene Simms, Sam Laws
In 1975, "The Land That Time Forgot" was released by American International Pictures / Amicus Productions; Kevin Connor (director); Michael Moorcock, James Cawthorn (screenplay); Doug McClure, John McEnery, Susan Penhaligon, Keith Barron, Anthony Ainley, Godfrey James, Declan Mulholland, Roy Holder, Andrew McCulloch, Ron Pember, Brian Hall, Peter Sproule, Steve James
In 1977, “I Can't Help Myself” by Eddie Rabbitt peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “It's A Crazy World” by Mac McAnally peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “It's Uncanny” by Daryl Hall and John Oates peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “My Cherie Amour” by The Soul Train Gang peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Party Lights” by Natalie Cole peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Rock and Roll Never Forgets” by Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “You and Me” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “You Made Me Believe In Magic” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “In The Middle” by Tim Moore peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “My Heart Belongs To Me” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Easy” by The Commodores peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Love's Such A Wonderful Thing” by The Real Thing peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Roadrunner” by Jonathan Richman peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Your Song” by Billy Paul peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Go To Rio / This Time Around” by Peter Allen peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Lonely Boy / Must Be Crazy” by Andrew Gold peaked at number 32 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Lost In France / Baby I Remember You” by Bonnie Tyler peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Motor Bikin' / Working For The Union” by Chris Spedding peaked at number 63 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Spirit In The Night / Questions” by Manfred Mann's Earth Band peaked at number 73 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “That Magic Touch / Big Boy (Let's Do it Again)” by Angel peaked at number 78 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Tracks Of My Tears / Missing You” by Shirley peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “When / Superstar” by Showaddywaddy peaked at number 79 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine / Let's Fall In Love All Over Again” by Lou Rawls peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Crossfire” by The Bellamy Brothers peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Da Doo Ron Ron” by Shaun Cassidy peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Daisy Star” by David Dundas peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “High School Dance” by The Sylvers peaked at number 18 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “The One I Sing My Love Songs To” by Toni Williams peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Big bisou” by Carlos peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Lady-Oh” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Maggie's Ambitious Mother” by Match peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Rio” by Michael Nesmith peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Sevilla” by BZN peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Show You The Way To Go” by The Jacksons peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Yes, I Do Like Your Bermuda” by Los Alegres peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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