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In 1971, R.C., “Draggin The Line” by Tommy James peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, R.C., “Love The One Youʹre With” by Isley Brothers peaked at #18 on the pop singles chart.

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

In 1971, Rod Stewart released his first big hit, “Maggie Mae.”

In 1975, COVER OF ROLLING STONE NEIL YOUNG

In 1975, On Another World, Mac (Douglass Watson) threw Iris (Beverlee McKinsey) out of the house.

In 1975, “ABC Afternoon Playbreak”, TV Anthology, last aired.

In 1976, Nick Lowe released his first solo single, “So It Goes”/“Heart Of The City” on the brand new label, Stiff Records, its first offering. I heard it must have been Linda Ellerbeeʹs favorite song title…and so it goes…

In 1976, On the cover of TV Guide: “Peter Falk of Columbo”. Other Articles: Muppets, TV in South Africa

In 1976, R.C., “Let 'Em In” by Wings peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, R.C., “Rock And Roll Music” by Beach Boys peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, R.C., “Turn The Beat Around” by Vicki Sue Robinson peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, The longest softball game, 365 innings, was played in Monticello, New York. The game between Gagerʹs Diner and Bendʹn Elbow Tavern took 30 hours to play, 491-467.

In 1976, Whoʹs that over there in the shadows ripping off “Scooby Doo?” Itʹs CBSʹs “The Clue Club,” with a band of meddling kids traveling the globe with their crime-solving bloodhounds Woofer and Whimper. Both series are from Hanna Barbera Productions, who also did other teen-ghost ripoffs of their own such as “The Funky Phantom” and “Goober and the Ghost Chasers.” “Scooby” moved to ABC the following September paired-up with Dyno-Mutt.

In 1978, COVER OF PEOPLE CARRIE FISHER and DARTH VADER

In 1978, French TV announces a rating of “0” for a program about an Armenianʹs womanʹs 40th birthday. On opposing channels a Napoleanic drama has pulled in a 67 share, while another show grabbed the remaining 33 percent of the viewing public.

In 1979, Rainbow seen in Northern Wales for a three hours duration.

In 1974, "Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1975, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1977, "Outlaw Blues" was released by Warner Bros.; Richard T. Heffron (director); Bill L. Norton (screenplay); Peter Fonda, Susan Saint James, John Crawford, James T. Callahan, Michael Lerner, Steve Fromholz, Richard Lockmiller, Matt Clark, Jan Rita Cobler, Gene Rader, Curtis Harris, Jerry Greene, Dave Helfert, Jeffrey Friedman, James N. Harrell; Drama; Live Action

In 1977, "Suspiria" was released by 20th Century Fox / Produzioni Atlas Consorziate (Italy) / Seda Spettacoli; Dario Argento (director); Daria Nicolodi (screenplay); Jessica Harper, Stefania Casini, Flavio Bucci, Miguel Bosé, Barbara Magnolfi, Susanna Javicoli, Eva Axén, Alida Valli, Joan Bennett, Udo Kier, Rudolf Schündler, Franca Scagnetti, Renato Scarpa, Dario Argento, Giuseppe Transocchi, Jacopo Mariani, Margherita Horowitz, Giovanni Di Bernardo, Lela Svasta; Horror; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, ✪ “Don't Touch Me There” by The Tubes peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Beginnings” by Chicago peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Come Back Home” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Draggin' The Line” by Tommy James And The Shondells peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Gotta Be The One” by Maxine Nightingale peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Hold On” by The Sons Of Champlin peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Indian Summer” by The Audience peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Let 'Em In” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Light Up The World With Sunshine” by Hamilton, Joe Frank And Reynolds (Hamilton, Joe Frank And Dennison) peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Love Me” by The Impressions peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Love The One You're With” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Moonshadow” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Mr. Big Stuff” by Jean Knight peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Ode To Billie Joe (1976 Version)” by Bobbie Gentry peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Reason To Believe” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Rock And Roll Music” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Rose Of Cimarron” by Poco peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Something He Can Feel” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Struttin' My Stuff” by Elvin Bishop peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Turn The Beat Around” by Vicki Sue Robinson peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “What The World Needs Now Is Love/Abraham, Martin And John” by Tom Clay peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “You've Got A Friend” by Roberta Flack And Donny Hathaway peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Candy Apple Red” by R. Dean Taylor peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Got To Get You Into My Life” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Hill Where The Lord Hides” by Chuck Mangione peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Hot Pants (She Got To Use What She Got To Get What She Wants)” by James Brown peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Let 'Em In” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Mamma Mia” by ABBA peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “See You On Sunday” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Silver Bird” by The Guess Who peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “So Long Marianne” by Brian Hyland peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Sooner Or Later” by The Grass Roots peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “The Boys Are Back In Town” by Thin Lizzy peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “You've Got A Friend” by James Taylor peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “A Fifth Of Beethoven” by Walter Murphy And The Big Apple Band peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Doctor Kiss-Kiss” by 5000 Volts peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel” by Tavares peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “La-La Means I Love You” by Delfonics peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Mystery Song” by Status Quo peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Now Is The Time” by Jimmy James And The Vagabonds peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Sideshow” by Chanter Sisters peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Won't Get Fooled Again” by The Who peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, ✪ “Making Our Dreams Come True (Theme From "Laverne And Shirley") / Watching You” by Cyndi Grecco peaked at number 65 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Girls, Girls, Girls / Jacaranda” by Sailor peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I'll Meet You Halfway” by The Partridge Family peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Love Her Madly” by The Doors peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Question / Cloudy Summer Afternoon” by Bill And Boyd peaked at number 84 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Rock And Roll Music / The T M Song” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 35 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “S-S-S-Single Bed / Silk Milk” by Fox peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Say Goodbye To Hollywood / Stop In Nevada” by Billy Joel peaked at number 45 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Take The Money And Run / Sweet Maree” by Steve Miller Band peaked at number 48 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “This Is My City / Somewhere In Sydney” by Skyhooks peaked at number 32 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “If You Know What I Mean” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Borriquito...” by Peret peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Kiss And Say Goodbye” by The Manhattans peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “La belle France” by Sonny Worthing peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Little Lady” by Tee Set peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Lovin' You” by Mariska Veres peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Mr. Astronaut” by Oscar Harris And The Twinkle Stars peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “One Way Wind” by The Cats peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Serenade No. 13 in G Major "Eine kleine Nachtmusik", KV.525, Allegro” by Waldo de los Ríos peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Sweet Hitch-Hiker” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Das kleine Beisl” by Peter Alexander peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Die kleine Kneipe” by Peter Alexander peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Hoit, do is a Spoit” by Wolfgang Ambros peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Ich brenne” by Gilla peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Let Your Love Flow” by The Bellamy Brothers peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Sausalito” by Rosy And Andres peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Butterfly” by Danyel Gérard peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Funny, Funny” by The Sweet peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Ein Bett im Kornfeld” by Jürgen Drews peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Am... I Said” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Sweet Hitch-Hiker” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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