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In 1974, John Lennon recorded the album “Rock ʹnʹ Roll”
In 1974, Kissʹ “Hotter Than Hell” LP is released.
In 1974, “Walls and Bridges” album by John Lennon was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1975, The 10-team World Football League, citing lack of television and season ticket support, disbanded before the 12th week of a 20-week season.
In 1975, The big TV news dealt with Sergeant Leonard Matlovich, a Vietnam War hero who is given a general discharge after publicly announcing he is homosexual.
In 1975, The first photographs transmitted from the surface of another planet were sent to Earth from Venus by Soviet planetary probe Venera Nine.
In 1976, Formed earlier in the year, The Damned released what is generally regarded as the first British punk rock single, “New Rose”/“Help” (the latter a cover version of the hit by The Beatles.) It was not a hit, but pre-dated the first genuine British punk rock hit, “Anarchy in the UK” by The Sex Pistols, released five weeks later.
In 1976, The Who wrapped up their tour with a concert in Toronto. It was the last show Keith Moon would play in North America.
In 1976, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host HELEN REDDY welcomes WILD CHERRY (“PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC”), JAMES BROWN, MARTHA REEVES
In 1976, “Hot Seat”, TV Game Show; last aired on ABC.
In 1977, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Welcome Back, Kotter”. Other Articles: Rafferty, TV Sports Hype
In 1977, R.C., “A Place In The Sun” by Pablo Cruise peaked at #42 on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, R.C., “Nobody Does It Better” by Carly Simon peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, R.C., “Thatʹs Rock ʹNʹ Roll” by Shaun Cassidy peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, Pope John Paul II was installed as pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. The new pope startled his aides on his first day when he entered a crowd of reporters and freely answered questions, forgoing more conventional and controlled interactions with journalists.
In 1979, Walt Disney World logged its 100-millionth guest.
In 1971, "The Last Picture Show" was released by Columbia Pictures / BBS Productions; Peter Bogdanovich (director/screenplay); Larry McMurtry (screenplay); Timothy Bottoms, Jeff Bridges, Cybill Shepherd, Ben Johnson, Cloris Leachman, Ellen Burstyn, Eileen Brennan, Clu Gulager, Sam Bottoms, Randy Quaid, Gary Brockette, Bill Thurman, John Hillerman, Noble Willingham, Frank Marshall, Sharon Taggart, Barc Doyle, Jessie Lee Fulton, Robert Glenn, Joe Heathcock; Coming-of-Age, Drama, Romance; Live Action
In 1975, "Diamonds" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1976, "Car Wash" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1977, “Avenging Annie” by Roger Daltrey peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Cold As Ice” by Foreigner peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Heaven On Earth (So Fine)” by The (Detroit) Spinners peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Just Want To Make Love To You” by Foghat peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “My Eyes Get Blurry” by Kenny Nolan peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Nobody Does It Better” by Carly Simon peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Started Out Dancing (Ended Up Making Love)” by Alan O'Day peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Swayin' To The Music (Slow Dancin')” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Ten To Eight” by David Castle peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “That's Rock And Roll” by Shaun Cassidy peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “The King Is Gone” by Ronnie McDowell peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Crying In My Sleep” by Art Garfunkel peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Don't Worry Baby” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You” by The Alan Parsons Project peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Love Comes And Grows” by Murray McLauchlan peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Ma Baker” by Boney M. peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Needles And Pins” by Smokie peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “She Did It” by Eric Carmen peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)” by Peter Frampton peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Sugar Daddy” by Patsy Gallant peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “The King Is Gone” by Ronnie McDowell peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “From Here To Eternity” by Giorgio Moroder peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Remember Yesterday” by Donna Summer peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “New Live And Rare EP” by Deep Purple peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “No More Heroes” by The Stranglers peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “The Greatest Love Of All” by George Benson peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Fanfare For The Common Man / Brain Salad Surgery” by Emerson, Lake And Palmer peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Hard Rock Café / To Know That I Love You” by Carole King peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Just Want To Be Your Everything / In The End” by Andy Gibb peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Sunflower / How High Did We Go” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 85 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “The Greatest Love Of All / Ali's Theme” by George Benson / Michael Masser peaked at number 94 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Handy Man” by James Taylor peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Ma Baker” by Boney M. peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Pearl's A Singer” by Elkie Brooks peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “You're Moving Out Today” by Carole Bayer Sager peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Fools Together” by Maggie MacNeal peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Give A Little Bit” by Supertramp peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Lotte” by Stephan Sulke peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Standing In The Rain” by John Paul Young peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Starlight Dancer” by Kayak peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Theme From 'The Deep' (Down, Deep Inside)” by Donna Summer peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Rockollection Part I” by Laurent Voulzy peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Mußt du jetzt grade gehen Lucille” by Michael Holm peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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