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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 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 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, “Cheech and Chongʹs Wedding Album” album by Cheech and Chong was certified Gold by the RIAA
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 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 1976, Bobby Bareʹs recording of “Dropkick Me Jesus (Through The Goalposts Of Life)” entered the charts, establishing the career of songwriter Paul Craft
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 1970, "The American Soldier (West Germany)" was released by New Yorker Films / Antiteater; Rainer Werner Fassbinder (director/screenplay); Karl Scheydt, Elga Sorbas, Jan George, Hark Bohm, Marius Aicher, Margarethe von Trotta, Ulli Lommel, Katrin Schaake, Ingrid Caven, Eva Ingeborg Scholz, Kurt Raab, Irm Hermann, Gustl Datz, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
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, "Law and Disorder" was released by Columbia Pictures / Palomar Pictures / Memorial Enterprises / Leroy Street; Ivan Passer (director/screenplay); Kenneth Harris Fishman, William Richert (screenplay); Carroll O'Connor, Ernest Borgnine, Ann Wedgeworth, Leslie Ackerman, Karen Black, Jack Kehoe, David Spielberg, Pat Corley, Allan Arbus, Rita Gam, Michael Medwin, Joe Ragno, Anita Dangler, Lionel Pena
In 1974, "Shanks" was released by Paramount Pictures; William Castle (director); Ranald Graham (screenplay); Marcel Marceau, Tsilla Chelton, Philippe Clay, Cindy Eilbacher, Helena Kallianiotes, Larry Bishop, Don Calfa, Biff Manard
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.
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.
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 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.
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, “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.
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.
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.
In 1976, “Let's Stick Together” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 15 on the Sweden 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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