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The 70's Datebook for August 21

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In 1971, AMERICAN BANDSTAND Guests: THE OSMONDS (“ONE BAD APPLE”, “DOUBLE LOVIN'”, “YO YO”)

In 1971, R.C., “Hot Pants Part One (She Got To Use What She Got To Get What She Wants)” by James Brown peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, R.C., “Iʹm Still Waiting” by Diana Ross peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart, but flopped on the U.S. pop singles chart where it peaked at only #63.

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

In 1971, R.C., “Sweet Hitch-Hiker” by Credence Clearwater Revival peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Big Bambu” album by Cheech and Chong was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1972, “Candy Man” single by Sammy Davis, Jr./Mike Curb Congregation was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1973, The first house made of recycled parts was finished in Richmond, Virginia.

In 1974, “The Longest Yard” starring Burt Reynolds premiered in three New York theaters.

In 1975, TV Guide Listing: ABC 8 p.m./ET Almost Anything Goes (Game): “Saloon Slide” features female competitors on a slide trying to catch mugs of beer that are sliding down a bar. “Cantaloupe Catapult” involves team members using pails to catch cantaloupes hurled from downfield. “Gone With the Pillows” matches hoop-skirted female players using pillows to knock each other off planks into the pool below. Competing towns are Peoria, Arizona, Boulder City, Nevada, and host site Banning, California. Mark Spitz presents the trophies. Calling the play-by-play are Charlie Jones, Lynn Shackleford and Dick Whittington.

In 1975, “Jive Talkin'” single by Bee Gees was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1977, “McMillan And Wife”, TV Crime Drama; last aired on NBC.

In 1978, “Who Are You” album by The Who was released

In 1979, Lori Adams set the womanʹs record for the two pound rolling pin throw with a toss of 53.5 meters.

In 1979, “Starsky And Hutch”, TV Crime Drama; last aired on ABC.

In 1979, “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” single by Charlie Daniels Band was certified Gold by the RIAA. In 1998, Travis Meyer parodied that song into “The Devil Went Down to Jamaica”

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Amanda” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “California On My Mind” by Morning Mist peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Good Enough To Be Your Wife” by Jeannie C. Riley peaked at number 97 on the U.S. 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 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Hymn 43” by Jethro Tull peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Hear Those Church Bells Ringing” by Dusk peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I'm Just Me” by Charley Pride peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I'm Leavin'” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “It's Summer” by The Temptations peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “It's The Real Thing” by Electric Express peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Maybe Tomorrow” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Mighty Clouds Of Joy” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Mother Freedom” by Bread peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Out Of The Darkness” by David Crosby And Graham Nash peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Rescue Me” by Melissa Manchester peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Ride With Me” by Steppenwolf peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Roxy Roller” by Sweeney Todd peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Springtime Mama” by Henry Gross peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Sweet Hitch-Hiker” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Top 40 Of The Lord” by Sha Na Na peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “We Are Neighbors” by The Chi-Lites peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “You're The One For Me” by Joe Simon peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Young Hearts Run Free” by Candi Staton peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Cotton Candy” by The Sylvers peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Don't Go Breaking My Heart” by Elton John And Kiki Dee peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Get Closer” by Seals And Crofts peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Gimme Love” by April Wine peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “He's So Fine” by Jody Miller peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Hymn 43” by Jethro Tull peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “I'm Easy” by Ron Nigrini peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “I'm Gonna Let My Heart Do The Walking” by The Supremes peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I'm Leavin'” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “It's Summer” by The Temptations peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Love The One You're With” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Maybe Tomorrow” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Moonshadow” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Never Ending Song Of Love” by Delaney, Bonnie And Friends peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Rainy Jane” by Davy Jones peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Ride With Me” by Steppenwolf peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Southbound Train” by Steel River peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Summer Love” by Craig Ruhnke peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Sunshower In The Spring” by Terry McManus peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Super Do Nothing Day” by Rick Livingston peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Try Me, I Know We Can Make It” by Donna Summer peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Watching The River Flow” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Young Hearts Run Free” by Candi Staton peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Get Down And Get With It” by Slade peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Heartbreak Hotel / Hound Dog” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Here Comes The Sun” by Steve Harley And Cockney Rebel peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I'm Still Waiting” by Diana Ross peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “If You Know What I Mean” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “In Zaire” by Johnny Wakelin peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Jailbreak” by Thin Lizzy peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Lullaby Of Broadway” by Winifred Shaw peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Night Fever” by The Fatback Band peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Sweet Hitch-Hiker” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “These Things Will Keep Me Loving You” by Velvelettes peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, ✪ “I.O.U. / Let's Pick Up The Pieces” by Jimmy Dean peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Baby, I Love Your Way (Live) / It's A Plain Shame (Live)” by Peter Frampton peaked at number 65 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Can You Feel It Baby” by The Sherbs (as Sherbet) peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Did What I Did For Maria” by Tony Christie peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “If You Know What I Mean / Street Life” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “It's Too Late” by Carole King peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Man from Manhattan / Waiting In The Wings” by Eddie Howell peaked at number 56 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Movie Star / Teddy Love” by Harpo peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Seasons Of Change” by Blackfeather peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Silver Star / Mystic Mr. Sam” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 84 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “So Much Love / We All Need One Another” by Stylus peaked at number 44 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “That's Rock And Roll / No Hard Feelings” by Eric Carmen peaked at number 100 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, ✪ “No Charge” by J.J. Barrie peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “A Fifth Of Beethoven” by Walter Murphy And The Big Apple Band peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Als je wilt weten wie ik ben” by Vader Abraham peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “De clown” by Ben Cramer peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Don't Go Breaking My Heart” by Elton John And Kiki Dee peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “In het stamcafeetje” by Barbara Nielsen peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “James” by Billy Joel peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Mystery Song” by Status Quo peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Oh Valeria” by Mike Vincent peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Racing Car” by Air Bubble peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Riders On The Storm” by The Doors peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Santa Fe” by Titanic peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Scoobidad” by Ginger Ale peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “We Will” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Wild Bird” by The George Baker Selection peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “You're My Best Friend” by Queen peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, ✪ “Back In The U.S.S.R.” by The Beatles peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1976, “A Fifth Of Beethoven” by Walter Murphy And The Big Apple Band peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Dancing Queen” by ABBA peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Motorcycle Mama” by Harpo peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty” by K.C. And The Sunshine Band peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1976, “A Fifth Of Beethoven” by Walter Murphy And The Big Apple Band peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1976, “A Little Bit More” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Lady Rose” by Mungo Jerry peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Aber bitte mit Sahne” by Udo Jürgens peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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