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The 70's Datebook for August 22

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In 1970, R.C., “Make It With You” by Bread peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1970, R.C., “Spill The Wine” by Eric Burdon and War peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1970, The number one selling album: “COSMOʹS FACTORY” from Creedence Clearwater Revival, includes “LOOKIN' OUT MY BACK DOOR” (first of nine weeks as Americaʹs best selling LP)

In 1972, President Richard Nixon was nominated for a second term of office by the Republican National Convention in Miami Beach.

In 1972, In preparation for his next start, the August 26 Hopeful Stakes at Saratoga, Secretariat worked a half-mile in 0:46 2/5.

In 1973, “Brother Louie” single by Stories was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1977, Layne Staley, the lead singer and guitarist for the grunge band “Alice in Chains,” was born in Kirkland, Washington. “Alice in Chains” was one of the most prominent Seattle grunge bands of the early 1990s. They were known for their dark, menacing sound, which combined grunge and heavy metal, and often wrote about heroin. Staley, who struggled with a heroin addiction, was found dead in his Seattle apartment on April 19, 2002.

In 1977, TV, Movie, and Stage Actor, Sebastian Cabot dies at the age of 59. (Checkmate, Suspense, Family Affairʹs Mr. Giles French, Ghost Storyʹs Winston Essex; narrator)

In 1977, READING ABOUT RICHARD PRYOR The comic is profiled in “TIME” as he prepares for the fall debut of his new TV variety series, and enjoys the success of his movie “GREASED LIGHTNING”

In 1979, Led Zeppelin released what turned out to be their final original album “In Through The Out Door”.

In 1972, "And Now for Something Completely Different" was released by Columbia-Warner Distributors / Playboy Productions / Kettledrum Films / Lownes Productions / Python (Monty) Pictures; Ian MacNaughton, Terry Gilliam (directors); Monty Python (screenplay); Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Carol Cleveland, Connie Booth, Lewis Alexander, The Fred Tomlinson Singers, Lesley Judd, Fred Wood, Artur Axmann, Neville Chamberlain, Winston Churchill, Adolf Hitler, King George VI, Richard Nixon, Queen Elizabeth the 2nd

In 1973, "High Plains Drifter" was released by Universal Pictures / The Malpaso Company; Clint Eastwood (director); Ernest Tidyman (screenplay); Clint Eastwood, Verna Bloom, Mariana Hill, Billy Curtis, Mitchell Ryan, Jack Ging, Stefan Gierasch, Ted Hartley, Geoffrey Lewis, Dan Vadis, Anthony James, Walter Barnes, Paul Brinegar, Richard Bull, Robert Donner, John Hillerman, John Quade, Buddy Van Horn, William O'Connell, Russ McCubbin, Reid Cruickshank, James Gosa, Scott Walker

In 1974, "The Girl from Petrovka" was released by Universal Pictures / KMA; Robert Ellis Miller (director); Chris Bryant, Allan Scott (screenplay); Goldie Hawn, Hal Holbrook, Anthony Hopkins, Grégoire Aslan, Anton Dolin

In 1975, "The Great McGonagall" was released by Tigon British Film Productions; Joseph McGrath (director/screenplay); Spike Milligan (screenplay); Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Julia Foster, John Bluthal, Victor Spinetti, Valentine Dyall, Clifton Jones, Julian Chagrin, Charlie Young Atom

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “Big Yellow Taxi” by The Neighborhood (1970s) peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Border Song” by Elton John peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Do You See My Love (For You Growing)” by Junior Walker and The All Stars peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Down By The River” by Buddy Miles peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Glory Glory” by The Rascals With The Sweet Inspirations peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Groovin' With Mr. Bloe” by Cool Heat peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Hello Darlin'” by Conway Twitty peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Hummingbird” by B.B. King peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I Just Can't Help Believing” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Lay A Little Lovin' On Me” by Robin McNamara peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Make It With You” by Bread peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Sing Out The Love” by Arkade peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Stealing In The Name Of The Lord” by Paul Kelly (soul) peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “The Sly, Slick, and The Wicked” by Lost Generation peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “What A Bummer” by Jaggerz peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Where Are You Going” by Jerry Butler peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, ✪✪ “America, Communicate With Me” by Ray Stevens peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, ✪✪ “Spill The Wine” by Eric Burdon and War peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “As The Years Go By / Days When We Are Free” by Mashmakhan peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Ave Maria” by The Rosy Singers peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Big Yellow Taxi” by Joni Mitchell peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Big Yellow Taxi” by The Neighborhood (1970s) peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Down To The Valley” by Nilsson peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I Can Remember” by Oliver (U.S.) peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I'll Be Right Here” by Tyrone Davis peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I.O.I.O.” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “It's Your Life” by Andy Kim peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Maybe” by The Three Degrees peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Morning Much Better” by Ten Wheel Drive With Genya Ravan peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Ohio” by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Rock My Soul” by The Les Humphries Singers peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Take To The Mountains” by Richard Barnes peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Tighter, Tighter” by Alive and Kicking peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “When We Get Married” by The Intruders peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Wigwam” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, ✪✪ “America, Communicate With Me” by Ray Stevens peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, ✪✪ “Pufnstuf” by From "Pufnstuf", A Sid and Marty Krofft Production (Decca) peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “Big Yellow Taxi” by Joni Mitchell peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Rainbow” by Marmalade peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “The Love You Save” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “Little Green Bag” by The George Baker Selection peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1970, ✪✪ “Old Man Emu” by John Williamson peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “Agata” by Nino Ferrer peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Back Home” by Golden Earring peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “De fles” by Jan Boezeroen peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Love Like A Man” by Ten Years After peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Something” by Shirley Bassey peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “The Letter” by Joe Cocker With Leon Russell peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “There He Comes” by Flashback [NL] peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

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