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In 1973, Country music's most successful syndicated radio countdown program to date, American Country Countdown, made its debut. The three-hour program was created by Casey Kasem and Don Bustany, and was modeled after American Top 40 (which Kasem also hosted). Comedian Don Bowman was the original host, but by 1978, he would be replaced by Bob Kingsley.
In 1973, DON KIRSHNERʹS ROCK CONCERT Appearing: ALLMAN BROTHERS (“RAMBLIN' MAN”), WET WILLIE, MARSHALL TUCKER BAND
In 1973, R.C., “China Groove” by Doobie Brothers peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, R.C., “Half-Breed” by Cher peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, R.C., “Loves Me Like A Rock” by Paul Simon peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, Todd Rundgrenʹs “Hello, Itʹs Me” was released.
In 1974, “Evening At Symphony”, TV Music, debut on PBS.
In 1975, Greg Landry in Detroit vs. Dallas was sacked eleven times!
In 1975, “Win, Lose Or Draw” album by Allman Brothers was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1976, AT THE MOVIES “MARATHON MAN” (Dustin Hoffman, Laurence Olivier, Roy Scheider, Willam Devane); “THE FRONT” (Woody Allen, Zero Mostel, Hershel Bernardi)
In 1976, John Hathaway completed a bicycle tour of every continent in the world and cycling 50,600 miles.
In 1976, Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots receive a gold record for one of the more bizarre novelty hits of the decade, “Disco Duck.” In December, it will become only the fourth single ever to be certified platinum.
In 1977, RCA releases Dolly Partonʹs “Here You Come Again”. It was a crossover hit on the Billboard singles chart as well as the Country singles chart.
In 1978, Oliver Stoneʹs “Midnight Express” starring Brad Davis premiered in New York.
In 1978, Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger apologizes to the Reverend Jesse Jackson after the civil-rights leader denounced the song “Some Girls” as racist. Jackson is particularly offended by the line “black girls just love to get f---ed all night long.” Nonetheless, Jagger refuses to change the offending lyrics.
In 1978, “The Waverly Wonders”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC, a bomb.
In 1979, R.C., “Beautiful Girls” by Van Halen peaked at #84 on the pop singles chart. Eddie married one, Valerie Bertinelli, two years later.
In 1979, R.C., “The Boss” by Diana Ross peaked at #19 on the pop singles chart. It had nothing to do with Bruce Springsteen.
In 1979, Two rock songs are released heading into the end of the 1970's decade: Fleetwood Macʹs “Tusk” and The Eaglesʹ “Heartache Tonight”
In 1971, "Zeppelin" was released by Warner Bros.; Etienne Périer (director); Donald Churchill, Arthur Rowe (screenplay); Michael York, Elke Sommer, Peter Carsten, Marius Goring, Anton Diffring, Andrew Keir, Rupert Davies, Alexandra Stewart, William Marlowe, Richard Hurndall, Michael Robbins, George Mikell, Clive Morton, Gary Waldhorn, Alan Rothwell, Ronald Adam, Frazer Hines, Ruth Kettlewell, Ray Lonnen, Molly Peters, Robert Cawdron; Action, Adventure, Drama, War; Live Action
In 1978, "The Big Fix" was released by Universal Pictures; Jeremy Paul Kagan (director); Roger L. Simon (screenplay); Richard Dreyfuss, Susan Anspach, Bonnie Bedelia, John Lithgow, Ofelia Medina, Nicolas Coster, F. Murray Abraham, Fritz Weaver, Ron Rifkin; Comedy, Thriller; Live Action
In 1978, "Bloodbrothers" was released by Warner Bros.; Robert Mulligan (director); Walter Newman (screenplay); Paul Sorvino, Tony Lo Bianco, Richard Gere, Lelia Goldoni, Yvonne Wilder, Marilu Henner, Kenneth McMillan, Floyd Levine, Kim Milford, Kristine DeBell, Robert Englund, Gloria LeRoy, Paulene Myers, Danny Aiello, Bruce French, Peter Iacangelo, Eddie Jones, Randy Jurgensen, Ron McLarty, Robert Costanzo, Kennedy Gordy, Jeffrey Jacquet, Michael Hershewe, Lila Teigh, Damu King, Raymond Singer, E. Brian Dean, David Berman, Edwin Owens, Tom Signorelli; Coming-of-Age, Drama; Live Action
In 1978, "Midnight Express" was released by Columbia Pictures / Casablanca FilmWorks; Alan Parker (director); Oliver Stone (screenplay); Brad Davis, Irene Miracle, Bo Hopkins, Paolo Bonacelli, Paul L. Smith, Randy Quaid, Norbert Weisser, John Hurt, Kevork Malikyan, Yashaw Adem, Mike Kellin, Franco Diogene, Michael Ensign, Gigi Ballista, Peter Jeffrey, Michael Giannatos; Drama; Live Action
In 1978, "Goin' South" was released by Paramount Pictures; Jack Nicholson (director); John Herman Shaner, Al Ramrus, Charles Shyer, Alan Mandel (screenplay); Jack Nicholson, Mary Steenburgen, Christopher Lloyd, John Belushi, Richard Bradford, Veronica Cartwright, Jeff Morris, Danny DeVito, Tracey Walter, Britt Leach, Luana Anders, Lucy Lee Flippin, Ed Begley Jr., Lin Shaye, Anne Ramsey, Gerald H. Reynolds, George W. Smith; Western, Comedy; Live Action
In 1973, “China Grove” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Get A Move On” by Eddie Money peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Get It Together” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Half-Breed” by Cher peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Hold On To The Night” by Hotel peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “I've Never Been In Love” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Killer Cut” by Charlie peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Loves Me Like A Rock” by Paul Simon peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Loving Arms” by Dobie Gray peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “One Fine Day” by Rita Coolidge peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Remember (Walkin' In The Sand)” by Louise Goffin peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Sad Eyes” by Robert John peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Slippin' Away” by Jean Shepard peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “That Lady” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “The Boss” by Diana Ross peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “When You're Number One” by Gene Chandler peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “You've Never Been This Far Before” by Conway Twitty peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “China Grove” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Don't Bring Me Down” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Freedom For The Stallion” by The Hues Corporation peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Get It Right Next Time” by Gerry Rafferty peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Get It Together” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Ghetto Child” by The (Detroit) Spinners peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Half-Breed” by Cher peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Happy Dreamer” by Jack Cornell peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I Believe In You (You Believe In Me)” by Johnnie Taylor peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Is She Really Going Out With Him?” by Joe Jackson peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Loves Me Like A Rock” by Paul Simon peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “My Maria” by B.W. Stevenson peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Rhapsody In Blue” by Deodato peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Simple Life” by Valdy peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “The Boss” by Diana Ross peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Walking On Back” by Edward Bear peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Breakfast In Bed” by Sheila Hylton peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Cruel To Be Kind” by Nick Lowe peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Dreaming” by Blondie peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “For The Good Times” by Perry Como peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Joybringer” by Manfred Mann's Earth Band peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Jump The Gun” by The Three Degrees peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Let's Get It On” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Mittageisen” by Siouxsie And The Banshees peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Now It's Gone” by The Chords peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Slap And Tickle” by U.K. Squeeze peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “The Prince” by Madness peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Whatever You Want” by Status Quo peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Can The Can / Ain't Ya Somethin' Honey” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Don't Bring Me Down / Dreaming Of 4000” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “I Want You To Want Me (Live) / Clock Strikes Ten (Live)” by Cheap Trick peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Satin Sheets” by Jeanne Pruett peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Shadows In The Moonlight / You've Got What it Takes” by Anne Murray peaked at number 95 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “The Greatest Game Of All / The Day Of The Game” by Pat Aulton And The Phatrick Band peaked at number 45 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “You're The Only One / Down” by Dolly Parton peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Bad Case Of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1979, “But You Don't Care” by Mi-Sex peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Lay Back In Your Lovers Arms” by Tina Cross peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Lonesome Loser” by Little River Band peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1973, “48 Crash” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “A Brand New Day” by The Wiz Stars Featuring Diana Ross And Michael Jackson peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Arumbai / Air Mata Tumpa” by Massada peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Bang Bang” by B.A. Robertson peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Black Jack” by Champagne peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Doe de hoela hoep” by Sandy [NL] peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Drink Lisa Drink” by Mac Doodle peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Esmeralda” by De Lenco's peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Flip Flap” by Peter Henn peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Geef mij maar een neut” by Dik Voormekaar Team peaked at number 35 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Het Slorklied” by Dennie Christian peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Higher Ground” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I Can't Resist” by Salix Alba peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Ik zoek een meisje” by Jan And Zwaan peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Moskau” by Dschinghis Khan peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “My Friend The Wind” by Demis Roussos peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Oma” by Tol Hansse peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Summer (The First Time)” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Wanted” by The Dooleys peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “We Don't Talk Anymore” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Ballade pour Adeline” by Richard Clayderman peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Dance Away” by Roxy Music peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Sentimental Me” by Plastic Bertrand peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Såssialdemokraterna” by Eddie Meduza peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Jerusalem” by Peter, Sue And Marc peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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