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The 70's Datebook for October 23

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In 1970, Frank Zappaʹs album [11] CHUNGAʹS REVENGE was released including the track “Transylvania Boogie”.

In 1970, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Dropout”, Don Drysdale, ex-Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, guest stars as himself; Greg, the oldest Brady boy, is obsessed with becoming a big league pitcher and when Don Drysdale encourages him, heʹs ready to give up everything else including school. The Bradys become concerned when his grades start to drop and the h ousehold suffers because of his overconfidence.

In 1970, “Sesame Street” album by Original Cast was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1971, R.C., “Sweet City Woman” by Stampeders peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Desiderata” by Les Crane entered the Top 40 chart. National Lampoon turned it into “Deteriota” the following year.

In 1971, “Tommy”, Pete Townshendʹs rock opera spends its last week on the LP chart, two and a half years after its release. However, “Tommy” returns in 1972 for a one-night-only London stage performance and again in 1975 with the release of the movie “Tommy.”

In 1975, Elton John (out in a red-white-and-blue Dodgers uniform) becomes the first performer to play Los Angelesʹs Dodger Stadium since the Beatles were there in 1966.

In 1976, On the cover of TV Guide: “Linda Lavin of Alice”. Other Articles: Wrestling, Isis, Robert Horton

In 1976, R.C., “I Only Want To Be With You” by Bay City Rollers peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, R.C., “Still The One” by Orleans peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, R.C., “Thatʹll Be The Day” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Host: STEVE MARTIN; Musical Guest: KINKY FRIEDMAN

In 1978, Billy Joel was awarded a Platinum Record for the LP “52nd Street,” his second platinum award of the year.

In 1978, CBS Records hiked prices of many albums by one dollar this day. Other labels soon joined in. The price of vinyl albums was $8.98, thanks to the increase.

In 1978, “52nd Street” album by Billy Joel was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA. It was his second platinum award this year.

In 1979, Monty Pythonʹs Life of Brian opens in movie theaters.

In 1970, "No Blade of Grass" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Theodora Productions; Cornel Wilde (director); Sean Forestal, Jefferson Pascal (screenplay); Nigel Davenport, Jean Wallace, John Hamill, Lynne Frederick, Patrick Holt, Ruth Kettlewell, Tex Fuller, Anthony Sharp, George Coulouris, Anthony May, Wendy Richard, Jimmy Winston

In 1971, "The Big Boss (Hong Kong)" was released by Golden Harvest; Lo Wei, Wu Chia Hsiang (directors); Bruce Lee, Maria Yi, James Tien, Nora Miao, Lee Quinn, Rhoma Irama, Han Ying-chieh, Lau Wing, Billy Chan Wui-ngai, Lam Ching-ying, Kam San, Ricky Chik, Li Hua Sze, Marilyn Bautista, Chan Chue, Chom, Tu Chia-Cheng, Peter Chan Lung; Action, Martial Arts; Live Action

In 1973, "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" was released by Paramount Pictures; Hall Bartlett (director/screenplay); James Franciscus, Juliet Mills, Hal Holbrook, Dorothy McGuire, Richard Crenna, Philip Ahn, Kelly Harmon, David Ladd

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Are You Old Enough” by Mark Lindsay peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Baby I'm Yours” by Jody Miller peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Birds Of A Feather” by The Raiders peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Brand New Love Affair” by Jigsaw peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Did You Boogie With Your Baby (In The Back Row Of The Movie Show)” by Flash Cadillac and The Continental Kids peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Find 'Em, Fool 'Em and Forget 'Em” by Dobie Gray peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Freedom Come, Freedom Go” by The Fortunes peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “I Got To Know” by Starbuck peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “I Only Wanna Be With You” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I'm Comin' Home” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

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

In 1976, “Jump” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again)” by Kris Kristofferson peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Midnight Man” by The James Gang peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Olena” by Don Nix peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Some Of Shelly's Blues” by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Still The One” by Orleans peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Sweet City Woman” by The Stampeders peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Tell Me Why” by Matthews' Southern Comfort peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “That'll Be The Day” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “That's The Way A Woman Is” by Messengers peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Wanna Make Love (Come Flick My BIC)” by Sun peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Did You Boogie With Your Baby (In The Back Row Of The Movie Show)” by Flash Cadillac and The Continental Kids peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Gimme Your Money Please” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Harlem” by Andy Kim peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Harvest For The World” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Believe In You” by Rita Coolidge peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “I Don't Believe In Miracles” by C.B. Victoria peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “I Only Wanna Be With You” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “It's For You” by Springwell peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Queen Of My Soul” by The Average White Band peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “San Diego” by The Stampeders peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Stagger Lee” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Superstar” by The Carpenters peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “The Love We Had (Stays On My Mind)” by The Dells peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “You're My People” by Pepper Tree peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, “You're The One” by Blood, Sweat and Tears peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1976, ✪✪ “Disco Duck” by Rick Dees and His Cast Of Idiots peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Another Time, Another Place” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Freedom Come, Freedom Go” by The Fortunes peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Funny How Time Slips Away” by Dorothy Moore peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Ready Or Not Here I Come (Can't Hide From Love)” by Delfonics peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “She's Gone” by Daryl Hall and John Oates peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Soul Dracula” by Hot Blood peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Spanish Harlem” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Summer Of My Life” by Simon May peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1976, “When Forever Has Gone” by Demis Roussos peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, 🎃 “The Witch Queen Of New Orleans” by Redbone peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Bang A Gong (Get It On)” by T. Rex peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Woke Up In Love This Morning” by The Partridge Family peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Nutbush City Limits / Help Him” by Ike and Tina Turner peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Ooh What A Night Pt. I and II” by Linda G. Thompson peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Too Young To Know / Lies” by Hush peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “What The World Needs Now Is Love” by Tom Clay peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Heart On My Sleeve” by Gallagher and Lyle peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Lowdown” by Boz Scaggs peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1976, ✪✪ “Disco Duck” by Rick Dees and His Cast Of Idiots peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Aunt Dinah Has Blowed The Horn / We Will Rest Awhile” by Original Cast Orchestra and Chorus by Gunther Schuller peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Bad Bad Woman” by BZN peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Blinded By The Light” by Manfred Mann's Earth Band peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Mamy Blue” by Joël Daydé peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Memory Of Life” by Albert West peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Mon amour” by BZN peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Nine By Nine” by John Dummer's Famous Music Band peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “She Flies On Strange Wings” by Golden Earring peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Teddybeer” by Gerard de Vries peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Devil Eyes” by Penny McLean peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Jungle Rock” by Hank Mizell peaked at number 9 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1976, “Mississippi” by Pussycat peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1976, “TVC 15” by David Bowie peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1976, “You Should Be Dancing” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Dance Little Lady Dance” by Tina Charles peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1976, “Daddy Cool” by Boney M. peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Mamy Blue” by Pop Tops peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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