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The 70's Datebook for October 2

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In 1970, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Babysitters”, Greg and Marcia are left in charge of their younger brothers and sisters when Mike and Carol go out for the evening in “The Babysitters” on Paramount Televisionʹs “The Brady Bunch.” Mike and Carol gets tickets to a hit play on short notice and Alice has plans for the evening. Greg and Marcia insist on sitting with the younger Bradys, and the adults in the family begin an evening of worry.

In 1971, A homing pigeon averages 133 KPH (record) in 1100-km Australian race.

In 1971, R.C., “Ko-Ko Joe” by Jerry Reed peaked at #51 on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, R.C., “Maggie May” by Rod Stewart was the 300th number one-ranked single in the rock era and peaked at number one on the pop singles chart and stayed there for five weeks.

In 1971, R.C., “Make It Funky (part 1)” by James Brown peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, R.C., “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” by Joan Baez peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, The number one selling album: “EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY” from ROD STEWART includes “MAGGIE MAY”

In 1971, “Soul Train,” the African-American equivalent to “American Bandstand,” began airing in syndication. The show, hosted by Don Cornelius, premiered a year earlier in Chicago.

In 1973, The best of the Bay areaʹs rock talent come together for a performance to benefit a “friend” named Badger. Promoter Bill Graham is ticked because Badger turns out to be a member of the Hellʹs Angels who needs legal aid. Graham is well known to be no fan of the outlaw motorcycle gang.

In 1973, “Los Cochinos” album by Cheech and Chong was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1973, “Police Story”, TV Crime Drama; debut on NBC.

In 1973, “The Magician”, TV Crime Drama; debut on NBC.

In 1975, Frank Zappaʹs album [21] BONGO FURY (w. Captain Beefheart) was released.

In 1976, Joe Cocker appeared on NBCʹs Saturday Night Live. He performed a duet of “Feelin' Alright” with John Belushi in which Belushi dows a memorable Cocker imitation. Belushi performs his exaggeratedly spastic imitation of Cocker. The crowd goes nuts and Cocker, familiar with Belushiʹs “tribute” to him, claims that since “my band likes it, Iʹm as happy as a pig in [censored]”

In 1976, Rod Stewartʹs “Tonightʹs The Night” is released.

In 1976, “The Rubberband Man”, by The Spinners entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1978, “Jeopardy! (as The All-New Jeopardy!)”, TV Game Show, returned to NBC with host Art Fleming.

In 1978, “KISS — Ace Frehley” album by Ace Frehley was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA

In 1978, “KISS — Gene Simmons” album by Gene Simmons was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA

In 1978, “KISS — Paul Stanley” album by Paul Stanley was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA

In 1978, “KISS — Peter Criss” album by Peter Criss was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA

In 1974, "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1977, "Julia" was released by 20th Century Fox; Fred Zinnemann (director); Alvin Sargent (screenplay); Jane Fonda, Vanessa Redgrave, Jason Robards, Hal Holbrook, Rosemary Murphy, Maximilian Schell, Meryl Streep, John Glover, Lisa Pelikan, Maurice Denham, Gérard Buhr, Cathleen Nesbitt, Lambert Wilson, Dora Doll, Elisabeth Mortensen, Susan Jones; Period, Drama; Live Action

In 1977, "Roseland" was released by Cinema Shares International Distribution; James Ivory (director); Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (screenplay); Teresa Wright, Lou Jacobi, Geraldine Chaplin, Helen Gallagher, Joan Copeland, Christopher Walken, Conrad Janis, Lilia Skala, Don De Natale, Louise Kirkland, Hetty Galen, Carol Culver, Denny Shearer, Jayne Heller, Annette Rivera, Floyd Chisolm, Jeanmarie Evans, David Thomas, Edward Kogan, Madeline Lee, Stan Rubin, Dortha Duckworth; Drama, Music, Romance; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, ✪ “Chirpy Chirpy, Cheep Cheep” by Mac And Katie Kissoon peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, ✪ “Ko-Ko Joe” by Jerry Reed peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “All Day Music” by War peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “All My Hard Times” by Joe Simon peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Annabella” by Hamilton, Joe Frank And Reynolds peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Another Time, Another Place” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Co-Co” by The Sweet peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Don't Think...Feel” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Ghetto Woman” by B.B. King peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Gimme Your Money Please” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Handbags And Gladrags” by Chase peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Harvest For The World” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “It's O.K.” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Like A Sad Song” by John Denver peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Maggie May” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Make It Funky” by James Brown peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Military Madness” by Graham Nash peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “One Love In My Lifetime” by Diana Ross peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Pin The Tail On The Donkey” by Newcomers peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Rain Dance” by The Guess Who peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Sunrise” by Eric Carmen peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Sweet Summer Music” by Attitudes peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Take A Hand” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Teddy Bear's Last Ride” by Diana Williams peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “The Breakdown” by Rufus Thomas peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “The More You Do It” by Ronnie Dyson peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” by Joan Baez peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “The Story In Your Eyes” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Wham Bam Shang-a-Lang” by Silver peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, ✪ “Saturday Morning Confusion” by Bobby Russell peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “A Song For You” by Andy Williams peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Amber Cascades” by America peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “California Kid And Reemo” by Lobo peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Can You Do It” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Crazy Love” by Helen Reddy peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Get It While You Can” by Janis Joplin peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Here Today” by The Sunshine peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “How Can I Unlove You” by Lynn Anderson peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Party Line” by The Andrea True Connection peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Popsicle Toes” by Michael Franks peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Satin Sheets” by The Bellamy Brothers peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Surrender” by Diana Ross peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Take A Hand” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “The Story In Your Eyes” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “With Your Love” by Jefferson Starship peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “You Can't Stop Me Dancin'” by John David Redmond peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Baby, I Love Your Way” by Peter Frampton peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Cousin Norman” by Marmalade peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Dance Little Lady Dance” by Tina Charles peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Here I Go Again” by Twiggy peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Remember” by Rock Candy peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Tap Turns On The Water” by C.C.S. peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “It Took Me Many Years” by Andy Upton peaked at number 87 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Looking For an Echo / Doin' Fine” by Ol' 55 peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “More, More, More (Part I) / More, More, More (Part II)” by The Andrea True Connection peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Sweet Baby Brown Eyes / Bermuda Triangle” by Avalanche peaked at number 92 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Young Hearts Run Free / I Know” by Candi Staton peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “A Fifth Of Beethoven” by Walter Murphy And The Big Apple Band peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1976, “A Little Bit More” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Arms Of Mary” by Sutherland Brothers And Quiver peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Young Hearts Run Free” by Candi Staton peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “(For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People” by The Chi-Lites peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Doctor Kiss-Kiss” by 5000 Volts peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Just Want To Celebrate” by Rare Earth peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “In Zaire” by Johnny Wakelin peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Let Your Yeah Be Yeah” by The Pioneers peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Military Madness” by Graham Nash peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “My Love” by Rosy And Andres peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Ome Arie” by Conny Vandenbos peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Ring et ding” by Michel Fugain et le Big Bazar peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Such A Funny Night” by Aphrodite's Child peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Extended Play” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Let's Stick Together” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Ain't That Just The Way (That Life Goes Down)” by Barbi Benton peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Bang A Gong (Get It On)” by T. Rex peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Only Sixteen” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1976, “You Should Be Dancing” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 11 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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