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The 70's Datebook for October 9

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In 1970, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Slumber Caper”, E.G. Marshall guest stars as Mr. Randolph, the principal of Marciaʹs school, who causes her slumber party to be canceled. Marcia is looking forward to her first slumber party when the principal calls the Bradys to inform them that she has drawn an unflattering picture of her teacher. The party is canceled.

In 1971, A drunken and unrecorded jam takes place in honor of John Lennonʹs 31st birthday. Present are John, Yoko Ono, Ringo Starr, Mal Evans, Allen Ginsberg, Eric Clapton, Phil Spector, Klaus Voorman, Neil Aspinall and Jim Keltner.

In 1971, R.C., “Do You Know What I Mean” by Lee Michaels peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, R.C., “Maggie May” by Rod Stewart peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart and stayed ther for five weeks.

In 1972, On this weekʹs “Monday Night Football”, down on the field, the Raiders are blowing out the Oilers. The camera flashes up to the stands, where a disgruntled Oilers fan slumps, surrounded by a sea of empty seats. As Howard Cosell begins to pontificate (“Right there is a very vivid picturization!”), the fan makes an obscene gesture on live TV. Dandy Don Meredith quickly quips, “Heʹs saying theyʹre number one in the nation,” and everyone in the booth cracks up. The incident reflected the chemistry that made the show such a captivating TV institution.

In 1973, “Shaft,” TV Crime Drama based on the hit Richard Roundtree movie about a streetwise and stylized Manhattan detective, comes to CBS with Roundtree reprising his role. The show, however, will get the shaft, and be gone by next summer.

In 1974, The Washington Capitals lose their first NHL game, 6-3 to the New York Rangers, at Madison Square Garden. Itʹs the start of a 37-game road losing streak.

In 1974, “Cheech and Chongʹs Wedding Album” album by Cheech and Chong was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1976, Bobby Bareʹs recording of “Dropkick Me Jesus (Through The Goalposts Of Life)” entered the charts, establishing the career of songwriter Paul Craft

In 1976, R.C., “A Fifth Of Beethoven” by Walter Murphy and The Big Apple Band peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, R.C., “Get The Funk Out Ma Face” by Brothers Johnson peaked at #30 on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, R.C., “Getaway” by Earth Wind and Fire peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, R.C., “Lowdown” by Boz Scaggs peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1977, “On Our Own (1977 series)” began airing on CBS

In 1978, Grand Ole Opry star Grandpa Jones was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame. He joined the Opry in 1947.

In 1979, Styxʹs “Babe” is released. This is a rock song?!?!?

In 1971, "The French Connection" was released by 20th Century Fox; William Friedkin (director); Ernest Tidyman (screenplay); Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Roy Scheider, Tony Lo Bianco, Marcel Bozzuffi, Frédéric de Pasquale, Bill Hickman, Eddie Egan, André Ernotte, Sonny Grosso, Randy Jurgensen, Ann Rebbot, Harold Gary, Arlene Farber, Alan Weeks; Neo-Noir, Crime, Action, Thriller; Live Action

In 1974, "Shanks" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “A Fifth Of Beethoven” by Walter Murphy And The Big Apple Band peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “A Little Bit More” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Can't You See” by Waylon Jennings peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Do You Know What I Mean” by Lee Michaels peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Feel So Bad” by Ray Charles peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Get The Funk Out Ma Face” by The Brothers Johnson peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Getaway” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “I'll Play The Fool” by Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I'm So Glad” by Fuzz peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Love Of My Life” by Gino Vannelli peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Lowdown” by Boz Scaggs peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “MacArthur Park” by The Four Tops peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Made To Love You” by Gary Wright peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Roll On” by New Colony Six peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “So Far Away” by Carole King peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Talk It Over In The Morning” by Anne Murray peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Valerie” by Cymarron peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, ✪ “Chirpy Chirpy, Cheep Cheep” by Mac And Katie Kissoon peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, ✪ “Ko-Ko Joe” by Jerry Reed peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1971, “Annabella” by Hamilton, Joe Frank And Reynolds peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Another Time, Another Place” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Call My Name, I'll Be There” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Devil Woman” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Gimme Shelter” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “If You Leave Me Now” by Chicago peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “K-Jee” by Nite-Liters peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Like A Sad Song” by John Denver peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again)” by Kris Kristofferson peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Lowdown” by Boz Scaggs peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Maggie May / Reason To Believe” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Memories Are Made Of You” by Susan Jacks peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Military Madness” by Graham Nash peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “One Love In My Lifetime” by Diana Ross peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “So Far Away” by Carole King peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Stick-Up” by Honey Cone peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Still The One” by Orleans peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Stone Of Years” by Emerson, Lake And Palmer peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “The Breakdown” by Rufus Thomas peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “The Wedding Song (There Is Love)” by Paul Stookey peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Think His Name” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Uncle Jed” by Creamcheeze Goodtime Band peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Wham Bam Shang-a-Lang” by Silver peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, ✪ “Disco Duck” by Rick Dees And His Cast Of Idiots peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Bennie And The Jets” by Elton John peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Every Nite's Is A Saturday Night With You” by The Drifters peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Get Up Offa That Thing” by James Brown peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “I Want More” by Can peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Life Is A Long Song / Up The Pool” by Jethro Tull peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Loving And Free” by Kiki Dee peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Reason To Believe” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Under One Roof” by The Rubettes peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “You Don't Have To Be In The Army To Fight In The War” by Mungo Jerry peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “A Little Bit More / A Couple More Years” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “All You Wanna Do Is Dance / Memories” by Trevor White peaked at number 47 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Boogie Fever / Free Style” by The Sylvers peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Double Barrel” by Dave And Ansel Collins peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “He's Gonna Step On You Again” by John Kongos peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “I'd Really Love To See You Tonight / It's Not The Same” by England Dan And John Ford Coley peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Lowdown / Harbor Lights” by Boz Scaggs peaked at number 94 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Queen Of The Mardi Gras / Wall Of Silence” by Tony Christie peaked at number 95 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Steppin' Out / It's All Over Now” by Ted Mulry Gang peaked at number 42 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “The Boys Are Back In Town / Emerald” by Thin Lizzie peaked at number 56 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Too Much Rock And Roll / Shake That Thing” by Rabbit peaked at number 64 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel” by Tavares peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Let 'Em In” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Sophisticated Lady (She's A Different Lady)” by Natalie Cole peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Blue Brown-Eyed Lady” by Jack Jersey peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Help (Get Me Some Help)” by Tony Ronald peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Het is voorbij” by Corry peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Mamy Blue” by Pop Tops peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Soldiers Who Want To Be Heroes” by Rod McKuen peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Storm And Thunder” by Earth And Fire peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Wings Of An Eagle” by The Classics peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “You Can Count On Me (Theme From Hawaii 5-0)” by Sammy Davis, Jr. peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine” by Lou Rawls peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Zonder 't te weten” by Corry And De Rekels peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Bangla Desh” by George Harrison peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Eat At Home” by Paul And Linda McCartney peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Put Your Hand In The Hand” by Ocean peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Soldier Blue” by Buffy Sainte-Marie peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Borriquito...” by Peret peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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