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The 70's Datebook for August 28

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In 1971, On the cover of TV Guide: “Monday Night Football announcers Howard Cosell, Don Meredith, Frank Gifford of Monday Night Football”. Other Articles: Walter Cronkite, Rose Forsythe

In 1971, R.C., “Liar” by Three Dog Night peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, R.C., “Signs” by Five Man Electrical Band peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, R.C., “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, Bobby “Boris” Pickettʹs novelty tune, “Monster Mash” makes the charts for the third time. This time out itʹs at number ten, eleven years after it was number one.

In 1973, British hard rock stars Deep Purple were awarded a gold disc by the RIAA for half a million sales of their celebrated “Smoke On the Water,” a song based on an actual event-the burning down of a Montreux casino during a Frank Zappa concert.

In 1973, “Monster Mash” single by Bobby “Boris” Pickett was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1974, “Chase” (TV Crime Drama) aired for the last time on NBC. Low ratings CHASED it off the air!

In 1974, “The Hudson Bros. Show”, TV Variety; last aired on CBS.

In 1976, On the cover of TV Guide: “The Bionic Man star Lee Majors”. Other Articles: M*A*S*H

In 1976, R.C., “Baby I Love Your Way” by Peter Frampton peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.

In 1977, “McCloud”, TV Crime Drama; last aired on NBC.

In 1978, COVER OF PEOPLE ANN-MARGRET

In 1978, Devo releases their “Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo” LP. It features a cover of the Rolling Stones classic “(I Canʹt Get No) Satisfaction.”

In 1978, “Living In The U.S.A,” album by Linda Ronstadt was released

In 1979, What a year it has been for Neil Young. He has two gold albums: “Decade,” an earlier triple album best of set and “Rust Never Sleeps.”

In 1979, “240 Robert”, TV Medical Drama; debut on ABC.

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, ✪ “Signs” by The Five Man Electrical Band peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “After The Dance” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Baby, I Love Your Way” by Peter Frampton peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Go Down Gamblin'” by Blood, Sweat And Tears peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Grasshopper” by Spin peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Hard Work” by John Handy peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Let Me In” by Rick Derringer (Derringer) peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Liar” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Listen To The Buddah” by Ozo peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Lucky Me” by The Moments peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “No, No, Joe” by Silver Convention peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Party Line” by The Andrea True Connection peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Slipped, Tripped And Fell In Love” by Clarence Carter peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Teddy Bear” by Red Sovine peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “This Masquerade” by George Benson peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “We Got A Dream” by Ocean peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “We're All Alone” by Frankie Valli peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Wear This Ring” by Detroit Emeralds peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Where You Lead” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “You To Me Are Everything” by The Real Thing peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Draggin' The Line” by Tommy James And The Shondells peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Hard Times” by Shooter peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Love Means (You Never Have To Say You're Sorry)” by Sounds Of Sunshine peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Mighty Clouds Of Joy” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Turn The Beat Around” by Vicki Sue Robinson peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “What The World Needs Now Is Love/Abraham, Martin And John” by Tom Clay peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “You Can't Dance” by Jackson Hawke peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Bangla Desh” by George Harrison peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “It's So Nice (To Have You Home)” by The New Seekers peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Let 'Em In” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Make Yours A Happy Home” by Gladys Knight And The Pips peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Morning Glory” by James And Bobby Purify peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Move On Up” by Curtis Mayfield peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Satin Sheets” by The Bellamy Brothers peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “What Are You Doing Sunday” by Tony Orlando And Dawn peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, ✪ “Combine Harvester (Brand New Key) / The Blackbird” by The Wurzels peaked at number 97 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “(What A) Wonderful World / Ooh Baby You've Been Good To Me” by Johnny Nash peaked at number 96 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Father And Son / Moon Shadow” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “I Can Do Anything / Cypherland Blues” by Ariel peaked at number 92 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Lady Rose” by Mungo Jerry peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Love Me Like A Lover / Disco Love” by Tina Charles peaked at number 76 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Music / Putting My New Song Together” by John Miles peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Storm In My Soul / Blue McKenzie” by Carol Lloyd Band peaked at number 66 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Afternoon Delight” by Starland Vocal Band peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Did You Boogie With Your Baby (In The Back Row Of The Movie Show)” by Flash Cadillac And The Continental Kids peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

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

In 1976, “Get Closer” by Seals And Crofts peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Love Hangover” by Diana Ross peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1976, “More, More, More” by The Andrea True Connection peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Allright (Makin' Love In The Middle Of The Night)” by Long Tall Ernie And The Shakers peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

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

In 1971, “Eat At Home” by Paul And Linda McCartney peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Monika” by Ulli Martin peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Pour un flirt” by Michel Delpech peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Shannon” by Henry Gross peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “You Should Be Dancing” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

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

In 1976, “I Love To Love (But My Baby Loves To Dance)” by Tina Charles peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Leader Of The Pack” by The Shangri-Las peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Bang A Gong (Get It On)” by T. Rex peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Schmidtchen Schleicher” by Nico Haak peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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