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In 1971, (not 1970 according to other sites) “Jesus Christ Superstar,” the rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, opened at the Mark Hellinger Theater on Broadway. Some folks werenʹt pleased with the musical because of the controversial content of the musical. Before the show opened at the Mark Hellinger Theatre, some 2.5 million copies of the album were sold to the curious. The Tim Rice/Andrew Lloyd Weber collaboration would become a big hit. “Jesus Christ Superstar” would run on Broadway for 720 shows, and spawn several hit songs, including “I Donʹt Know How to Love Him”, (Helen Reddy) and the title song, “Jesus Christ Superstar” (Murray Head).
In 1972, COVER OF ROLLING STONE: SALLY STRUTHERS (of TVʹs “ALL IN THE FAMILY”)…also Pebbles voicist in the CBS cartoon “Flintstones Comedy Hour”
In 1972, Pamela Ness of Kansas City, Missouri, set a record for belly dancing by shaking her tummy for 27 continuous hours.
In 1972, TVʹS FLIP WILSON SHOW On Film: PAUL McCARTNEY and WINGS (“MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB”)
In 1973, ABCʹS “IN CONCERT” Taped in New York, featuring: BLOOD SWEAT and TEARS, PERSUASIONS, SAVOY BROWN, ROY BUCHANAN, BOBBY WOMACK
In 1973, Elton John gets a gold record for his two record set, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.” Itʹs his third straight number one album.
In 1973, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Peter and the Wolf”, Peter poses as a high school senior so Greg can double-date with him in “Peter and the Wolf” on Paramount Televisionʹs “The Brady Bunch.” Greg has a date with Sandra for Friday night until her cousin Linda comes to visit. He canʹt get his friends for the “blind date” so Greg talks Peter into dating an “older woman.”
In 1973, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts BEE GEES (“MASSACHUSETTS”) welcome CHUCK BERRY (“REELIN' AND ROCKIN'”, “JOHNNY B. GOODE”, “SWEET LITTLE SIXTEEN”), LEE MICHAELS (“DO YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN”), KING CRIMSON, BARBARA MASON
In 1974, Days of our Lives co-stars Susan Seaforth (Julie) and Bill Hayes (Doug) were married in real life. Less than two years later their characters were finally married on the show.
In 1974, DON KIRSHNERʹS ROCK CONCERT Appearing: DONOVAN, FELIX CAVALIERE, MICHAEL MURPHEY
In 1974, On the cover of TV Guide: “Valerie Harper of Rhoda”. Other Articles: Thatʹs My Mama, James E.Jones
In 1974, R.C., “Another Saturday Night” by Cat Stevens peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Earache My Eye (Featuring Alice Bowie)” by Cheech and Chong peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Higher Plane” by Kool and The Gang peaked at #37 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “James Dean” by Eagles peaked at #77 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Skin Tight” by Ohio Players peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Straight Shootin' Woman” by Steppenwolf peaked at #29 on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, The Faces played their final live concert at Nassau Coliseum, Long Island, New York. Rod Stewart claimed that the departure of Ronnie Lane had removed the heart from the group.
In 1976, Veteran soul group the Spinners earn another gold record. Off their sixth album, “Happiness Is Being with the Spinners,” comes their big hit single, “The Rubberband Man.”
In 1977, Psychic Romark attempts to drive blindfolded, smashed into cop van.
In 1979, Boston Celtics guard Chris Ford scores first three-point basket in NBA history in first quarter of 114-106 win v Houston at Boston Garden; game also marks debut of Boston rookie Larry Bird.
In 1979, Future Basketball Hall of Fame forward Magic Johnson makes his debut for Los Angeles Lakers at the San Diego Clippers; Lakers win, 103-102.
In 1979, On As the World Turns, Kim Stewart (Kathryn Hays) and and her stepdaughter, Betsy (Suzanne Davidson), moved into a townhouse in the same complex as Dr. Bob Hughes (Don Hastings), who prepared for his trip to London. Meanwhile, things started to get spooky for Lisa Colman (Eileen Fulton) at The Willows.
In 1979, The Beatles “Rarities” LP was released in the U.K.
In 1979, “The Hitchhikerʹs Guide to the Galaxy” was published by Douglas Adams. A British-based radio comedy series based on the franchise made its debut the year before.
In 1979, “Tusk” is the twelfth studio album by British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac, released as a double album. It is considered more experimental than their previous albums: partly a consequence of Lindsey Buckinghamʹs sparser songwriting arrangements and the influence of post-punk.
In 1974, “Another Saturday Night” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Blood Is Thicker Than Water” by William DeVaughn peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Higher Plane” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “James Dean” by The Eagles peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Kings Of The Party” by Brownsville Station peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Skin Tight” by The Ohio Players peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Straight Shootin' Woman” by Steppenwolf peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “A Woman's Place” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Beach Baby” by The First Class peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Do It Fluid” by The Blackbirds peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Fallin' In Love” by Souther-Hillman-Furay Band peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Honey, Honey” by Sweet Dreams peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Kings Of The Party” by Brownsville Station peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Letters” by Ron Nigrini peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Midnight Flower” by The Four Tops peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Roses Are Red” by Wednesday peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Second Avenue” by Tim Moore peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Tell Her Love Has Felt The Need” by Eddie Kendricks peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Then Came You” by Dionne Warwicke And The Detroit Spinners peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Who Do You Think You Are?” by Bo Donaldson And The Heywoods peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Write Me A Letter” by The DeFranco Family peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You Can't Go Halfway” by Johnny Nash peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You Little Trustmaker” by The Tymes peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I Got The Music In Me” by Kiki Dee peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I'm A Believer” by Robert Wyatt peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Knock On Wood” by David Bowie peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Leave It” by Mike McGear peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Love Me” by Diana Ross peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Rock Me Gently” by Andy Kim peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Samba pá ti” by Santana peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Can't Stop Myself (From Loving You) / Goodbye Tomorrow, Hello Today” by William Shakespeare peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Do Ya Love Me / The Academy Rock” by Railroad Gin peaked at number 59 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Don't Stay Away Too Long / The Old-Fashioned Way” by Peters And Lee peaked at number 92 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “It's Only Rock And Roll (But I Like It) / Through The Lonely Nights” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Mama's Little Girl / Between Her Goodbye And My Hello” by Miss Linda George peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Please Come To Boston / Let Me Go Now” by Dave Loggins peaked at number 47 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Bangin' Man / She Did It To Me” by Slade peaked at number 48 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Wild Night / Stand By Me” by Martha Reeves peaked at number 95 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You Won't See Me / He Thinks I Still Care” by Anne Murray peaked at number 49 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I Don't Wanna Die In An Air Disaster” by Albert Hammond peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Lady Eleanor” by American Gypsy peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “One More Time” by Redbone peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Then Came You” by Dionne Warwicke And The Detroit Spinners peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Wintertime” by Kayak peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “One Man Band” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1974, “She” by Charles Aznavour peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Soleado” by Daniel Sentacruz Ensemble peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Entertainer” by Marvin Hamlisch peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Theo, wir fahr'n nach Lodz” by Vicky Leandros peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Tonight” by The Rubettes peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.
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