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The 70's Datebook for October 8

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In 1970, According to tradition, Doctor Demento made his debut on Pasadena radio station KPPC-FM.

In 1970, “Led Zeppelin III” album by Led Zeppelin was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1971, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Wheeler-Dealer”, Greg is stuck with a clunker when he buys his first car on his own in “The Wheeler-Dealer” on Paramount Televisionʹs “The Brady Bunch.” Eddie convinces Greg that the old convertible he is trying to get rid of will be easy to fix up. As Greg drives it home he comes to realize that he may have bought a lemon.

In 1971, John Lennon released his megahit “Imagine” in the U.K.

In 1972, “Hec Ramsey”, TV Crime Drama, debut on NBC as part of the NBC Sunday Mystery Movies. What the Hec!

In 1974, “Then Came You”, by Dionne Warwicke (the way she billed herself as with the ʹeʹ at the end) and the Spinners, went solid gold this day by the RIAA. While the editors are pouring over the proper spelling of “Dionne Warwicke”, might we add that due to some superstitious feeling, having to do with astrology, the former Ms. Warwick changed her name for good luck to Warwicke. It apparently worked. That is until she went solo again, upon meeting Barry Manilow in the early '80s. Tunes like, “Iʹll Never Love This Way Again”, “Deja Vu” and hits with Johnny Mathis, Luther Vandross and some friends made it OK to be just Dionne Warwick again. Itʹs the first number one of her career.

In 1975, “Born To Run” album by Bruce Springsteen was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1975, “For Everyman” album by Jackson Browne was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1976, EMI Records signed Britianʹs most newsworthy punk rock band, The Sex Pistols, in what would be for the company a short-lived, costly association of 2½ months at $60,000.

In 1977, On the cover of TV Guide: “Donny and Marie Osmond”. Other Articles: X-Rated Pay TV, Soap, Hee Haw

In 1977, R.C., “Cat Scratch Fever” by Ted Nugent peaked at #30 on the pop singles chart.

In 1977, R.C., “I Wouldnʹt Want To Be Like You” by Alan Parsons peaked at #36 on the pop singles chart.

In 1977, R.C., “Little Queen” by Heart peaked at #62 on the pop singles chart.

In 1977, R.C., “On And On” by Stephen Bishop peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.

In 1977, R.C., “Silver Lady” by David Soul peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1977, Billy Joelʹs is breakthrough album, The Stranger, enters the Billboard album chart.

In 1977, NBC television airs The Paul Simon Special.

In 1977, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Host: MADELINE KAHN; Musical Guest: TAJ MAHAL (“QUEEN BEE”)

In 1978, Kenneth Warby sets the world water speed record at 319.627 mph. or 514 kph.

In 1979, Fleetwood Macʹs “Tusk” LP is rush-released by Warner Brothers Records weeks ahead of schedule when songs from the album mysteriously appear on FM radio stations.

In 1979, Hank Snow was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame

In 1972, "Bad Company" was released by Paramount Pictures; Robert Benton (director/screenplay); David Newman (screenplay); Jeff Bridges, Barry Brown, Jim Davis, David Huddleston, John Savage, Jerry Houser, Geoffrey Lewis, Raymond Guth, Ed Lauter, John Quade, Charles Tyner, Ted Gehring, Damon Cofer, Joshua Hill Lewis, Jean Allison, Ned Wertimer, Claudia Bryar, John Boyd

In 1975, "Hard Times" was released by Columbia Pictures / Lawrence Gordon Productions; Walter Hill (director/screenplay); Bryan Gindoff, Bruce Henstell (screenplay); Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Jill Ireland, Strother Martin, Robert Tessier, Michael McGuire, Nick Dimitri, Margaret Blye, Thomas Jefferson, Bruce Glover, Frank McRae

In 1975, "Hearts of the West" was released by United Artists; Howard Zieff (director); Rob Thompson (screenplay); Jeff Bridges, Andy Griffith, Donald Pleasence, Blythe Danner, Alan Arkin, Richard B. Shull, Herbert Edelman, Alex Rocco, Frank Cady, Anthony James, Burton Gilliam, Matt Clark, Candice Azzara, Thayer David, Marie Windsor, Anthony Holland, Dub Taylor, William Christopher, Stuart Nisbet, Tucker Smith, Richard Stahl, Granville Van Dusen

In 1975, "Mahogany" was released by Paramount Pictures / Motown Productions; Berry Gordy (director); Bob Merrill, John Byrum (screenplay); Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Nina Foch, Beah Richards, Marisa Mell, Anthony Perkins, Jerome Arnold, Bruce Vilanch, Princess Irene Galitzine, Lenard Norris, Dan Daniel

In 1976, "Fighting Mad" was released by 20th Century Fox / Santa Fe Productions; Jonathan Demme (director/screenplay); Peter Fonda, Lynn Lowry, John Doucette, Philip Carey, Harry Northup, Noble Willingham, Kathleen Miller, Scott Glenn, Ted Markland

In 1976, "Marathon Man" was released by Paramount Pictures / Robert Evans-Sidney Beckerman Productions; John Schlesinger (director); William Goldman (screenplay); Dustin Hoffman, Laurence Olivier, Roy Scheider, William Devane, Marthe Keller, Fritz Weaver, Richard Bright, Marc Lawrence, Tito Goya, Jacques Marin, Allen Joseph, Ben Dova, Lou Gilbert

In 1976, "Scorchy" was released by American International Pictures / Hickmar Productions; Howard Avedis (director/screenplay); Connie Stevens, Cesare Danova, William Smith, Norman Burton, John Davis Chandler, Joyce Jameson, Greg Evigan, Nick Dimitri, Marlene Schmidt, Nate Long, Ingrid Cedergren, Ellen Thurston, Ray Sebastian, Mike Esky, Gene White

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “Another Star” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Baby Love” by Mother's Finest peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Be My Lady” by Meters peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Cat Scratch Fever” by Ted Nugent peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Could Heaven Ever Be Like This” by Idris Muhammad peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Disco 9000” by Johnnie Taylor peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Does She Do It Like She Dances” by The Addrisi Brothers peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You” by The Alan Parsons Project peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “It's In His Kiss (The Shoop Shoop Song)” by Kate Taylor peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Little Queen” by Heart peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Needles and Pins” by Smokie peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “On and On” by Stephen Bishop peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “The Greatest Love Of All” by George Benson peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “A New Way To Say I Love You” by Driver peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “A.P.B.” by Toulouse peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Barracuda” by Heart peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Best Of My Love” by The Emotions peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Can't You See” by The Marshall Tucker Band peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Daytime Friends” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Disco 9000” by Johnnie Taylor peaked at number 98 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Dog Days” by The Atlanta Rhythm Section peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Everybody Ought To Be In Love” by Paul Anka peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Float On” by The Floaters peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Hard Rock Café” by Carole King peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Hey Country Girl” by Terry Jacks peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Hold On” by Wild Cherry peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “I Believe In Sunshine” by Great Rufus Road Machine peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Indian Summer” by Poco peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “It's In His Kiss (The Shoop Shoop Song)” by Kate Taylor peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Jungle Love” by Steve Miller Band peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Look What You've Done To My Heart” by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Lovelight / Dancer” by Ken Tobias peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Magic Fly” by Kabekelektric peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Mr. Love” by Vehicle peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Nothing But A Breeze” by Jesse Winchester peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “On and On” by Stephen Bishop peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Way Down” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, ✪✪ “The Martian Boogie” by Brownsville Station peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “Best Of My Love” by The Emotions peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Complete Control” by The Clash peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Cool Out Tonight” by David Essex peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Dancing The Night Away” by The Motors peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Do Your Dance” by Rose Royce peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “From New York To L.A.” by Patsy Gallant peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Home Is Where The Heart Is” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Silver Lady” by David Soul peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Thunder In My Heart” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Waiting In Vain” by Bob Marley and The Wailers peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Wonderous Stories” by Yes peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “High Rollin' / Midsummer Madness” by The Sherbs (as Sherbet) peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Pearl's A Singer / You Did Something For Me” by Elkie Brooks peaked at number 65 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Sunshine / New Machine” by Dragon peaked at number 36 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “A House For Sale” by Mark Williams peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1977, “My Mistake” by Split Enz peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Rio” by Michael Nesmith peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “Cindy” by The Cats peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “If I Have To Go Away” by Jigsaw peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Ramona te quiero” by The Walkers peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1977, “Give A Little Bit” by Supertramp peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1977, “It's Your Life” by Smokie peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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