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The 70's Datebook for October 31

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In 1970, HOT SELLING ALBUMS “LED ZEPPELIN III” includes “IMMIGRANT SONG”; “COSMOʹS FACTORY” from Creedence Clearwater Revivial features “LOOKING OUT MY BACK DOOR”; “A QUESTION OF BALANCE” (Moody Blues)

In 1970, Loretta Lynnʹs signature song “Coal Minerʹs Daughter” first hit the charts

In 1970, R.C., “Express Yourself” by Charles Wright and Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.

In 1970, R.C., “Fire And Rain” by James Taylor peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1970, R.C., “Our House” by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young peaked at #30 on the pop singles chart.

In 1970, R.C., “Weʹve Only Just Begun” by Carpenters peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1970, R.C., “Woodstock” by Matthews Southern Comfort peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1970, “The Johnny Cash Show” album by Johnny Cash was released

In 1971, “The Johnny Cash Portrait/his Greatest Hits, Vol. 2” album by Johnny Cash was released

In 1972, Curtis Mayfield received a gold record certified by the RIAA for “Freddieʹs Dead” from the flick, “Superfly”. Someone has yet to receive a gold record for the “Kennyʹs Dead” song from “South Park.”

In 1973, “ABC Afternoon Playbreak”, TV Anthology, debuts as an occasional series of specials. It pre-empted a 90-minute block of game shows. The series ended after its last special aired in August 1975.

In 1974, On Another World, Steve (George Reinholt) was upset with Rachel (Victoria Wyndham) for not telling him she was taking Jamie away, but became concerned when he noticed she was not well.

In 1974, On One Life to Live: Dorian emerged from a coma and learned that while under, sheʹd mumbled that both she and Doctor Mark Toland were responsible for Rachelʹs death. Toland skipped from town and Dorian confessed. Previous suspect Larry was set free.

In 1974, The Rolling Stonesʹ “Itʹs Only Rock N' Roll,” their last album with guitarist Mick Taylor, turns gold. Itʹs their fourth straight number one album. I know itʹs only rock and roll, but dagnabbit, I like it!

In 1975, Bob Geldof made his first appearance with the Boomtown Rats.

In 1975, The Queen single “Bohemian Rhapsody” was released in the United Kingdom by EMI Records. The song featured a passage that was clearly inspired by opera.

In 1975, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Appearing: TAVARES (“IT ONLY TAKES A MINUTE”, “FREE RIDE”), J. GEILS BAND (“GIVE IT TO ME”), HUDSON BROTHERS (“LONELY SCHOOL YEAR”)

In 1975, “A.M. America”, TV News, last aired on ABC. It was a flop after nine months. A more successful morning show would premiere three days later on a Monday: “Good Morning America.”

In 1975, “Musical Chairs”, TV Game Show; last aired on CBS.

In 1976, “Cos”, TV Variety; last aired on ABC, about the only thing Bill Cosby bombed at.

In 1972, "Pancho Villa" was released by Scotia International Film Distributors / Granada Films; Eugenio Martín (director); Julian Halevy (screenplay); Telly Savalas, Clint Walker, Chuck Connors, Anne Francis, José María Prada, Ángel del Pozo, Antonio Casas, Alberto Dalbés, Luis Dávila, Mónica Randall, Walter Coy

In 1974, "Phantom of the Paradise" was released by 20th Century Fox / Harbor Productions; Brian De Palma (director/screenplay); Paul Williams, William Finley, Jessica Harper, Gerrit Graham, Raymond Louis Kennedy, George Memmoli, Archie Hahn, Jeffrey Comanor, Peter Elbling, Rod Serling, Janus Blythe, Mary Margaret Amato, Cheryl Smith

In 1974, "The Four Musketeers" was released by Fox-Rank; Richard Lester (director); George MacDonald Fraser (screenplay); Oliver Reed, Raquel Welch, Richard Chamberlain, Michael York, Frank Finlay, Christopher Lee, Geraldine Chaplin, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Simon Ward, Faye Dunaway, Charlton Heston, Roy Kinnear, Michael Gothard, Sybil Danning, Nicole Calfan

In 1974, "The Savage Is Loose" was released by Campbell Devon Films / The Savage Is Loose Company; George C. Scott (director); Max Ehrlich, Frank De Felitta (screenplay); George C. Scott, Trish Van Devere, John David Carson, Lee H. Montgomery

In 1976, "Carry On England" was released by The Rank Organisation; Gerald Thomas (director); David Pursall, Jack Seddon (screenplay); Kenneth Connor, Windsor Davies, Patrick Mower, Judy Geeson, Jack Douglas, Joan Sims, Peter Butterworth, Melvyn Hayes, Peter Jones, Diane Langton, Julian Holloway, David Lodge

In 1978, "Stranger in Our House" was released by NBC / Finnegan Associates / Inter Planetary Pictures Inc.; Wes Craven (director); Glenn M. Benest, Max A. Keller (screenplay); Linda Blair, Lee Purcell, Jeremy Slate, Jeff McCracken, Jeff East, Carol Lawrence, Macdonald Carey, James Jamigan, Fran Drescher; Horror; Live Action

In 1979, "Tess" was released by Columbia Pictures; Roman Polanski (director/screenplay); Gérard Brach, John Brownjohn (screenplay); Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, Leigh Lawson, John Collin, Rosemary Martin, Carolyn Pickles, Richard Pearson, David Markham, Pascale de Boysson, Suzanna Hamilton, Caroline Embling, Tony Church, Sylvia Coleridge, Fred Bryant, Tom Chadbon, Arielle Dombasle, Dicken Ashworth, Lesley Dunlop; Drama; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “Deeper and Deeper” by Freda Payne peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “El Condor Pasa” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Express Yourself” by Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Fire and Rain” by James Taylor peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Get Into Something” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “God, Love and Rock and Roll” by Teegarden and Van Winkle peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “It's Only Make Believe” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Look What They've Done To My Song, Ma” by The New Seekers peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Losers Weepers” by Etta James peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Love Uprising” by Otis Leavill peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Our House” by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Time To Kill” by The Band peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Ugena Za Ulimwengu (Unite The World)” by The Temptations peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “We've Only Just Begun” by The Carpenters peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “When You Get Right Down To It” by Delfonics peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, ⛪ “Spirit In The Sky” by Dorothy Morrison peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “Comin' Round” by Poor Souls peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Do What You Wanna Do” by Five Flights Up peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “El Condor Pasa” by James Last peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Funk #49” by The James Gang peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Got To Believe In Love” by Robin McNamara peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Green-Eyed Lady” by Sugarloaf peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I Am Your Little Boy” by Heintie peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Ivy In Her Eyes” by Mongrels peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Look What They've Done To My Song, Ma” by The New Seekers peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Lynnie Lynnie” by Blakewood Castle peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Out In The Country” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Still Water (Love)” by The Four Tops peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Why Does A Man Do What He Has To Do?” by Joe South peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, ✪✪ “Lola” by The Kinks peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today)” by The Temptations peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Get Up I Feel Like Being A Sex Machine” by James Brown peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Look What They've Done To My Song, Ma” by The New Seekers peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Patches” by Clarence Carter peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Still Water (Love)” by The Four Tops peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Woodstock” by Matthews' Southern Comfort peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “Hi-De-Ho” by Blood, Sweat and Tears peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I've Lost You / The Next Step Is Love” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Make It With You” by Bread peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Snowbird” by Liv Maessen peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1970, ✪✪ “Spill The Wine” by Eric Burdon and War peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “(I Know) I'm Losing You” by Rare Earth peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Flash” by The Duke Of Burlington peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Me and My Life” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Paranoid” by Black Sabbath peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Peace Will Come (According To Plan)” by Melanie peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “The Tears Of A Clown” by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “To My Father's House” by The Les Humphries Singers peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, ✪✪ “I Feel Like I'm Fixing To Die Rag” by Country Joe and The Fish peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “Lookin' Out My Back Door” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “Wild World” by Jimmy Cliff peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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