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In 1972, According to The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, breast implants were invented. The reason: nobody would go to Hooters for the food.
In 1972, Carly Simonʹs “Youʹre So Vain” is released. Background vocals include Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones.
In 1972, Doctor Hookʹs “Cover of the Rolling Stone” was released.
In 1972, R.C., “Let It Rain” by Eric Clapton peaked at #48 on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “Papa Was A Rolling Stone” by Temptations peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. It had nothing to do with Mick Jagger. It was the fourth number one hit for the Temptations, joining “My Girl” (1965), “I Canʹt Get Next to You” (1969) and “Just My Imagination” (1971).
In 1974, The number one Billboard Pop Hit: “Kung Fu Fighting,” Carl Douglas. The song originally was to be released as the B side to “I Want to Give You My Everything.”
In 1975, Disco group Silver Convention earns a gold record for “Fly, Robin, Fly,” which hit number one on the pop chart. It was certified Gold by the RIAA. Whatʹs so remarkable about the song that the complete lyrics were “Fly, Robin, Fly, (repated thrice); Up Up To The Sky.” Thatʹs it. This song is has just six words.
In 1975, On The Edge of Night's second ABC episode, Serena Faraday (Louise Shaffer) shot her husband, Mark, on the courthouse steps.
In 1975, TV Guide Listing: 9 p.m./ET “M*A*S*H” (CBS): Ever-sneaky Frank Burns steals a rare old Colt .45 from the supply room and lets poor Radar take the rap. Warren Stevens plays the gunʹs owner, a hospitalized colonel. Hawkeye: Alan Alda. B.J.: Mike Farrell. Radar: Gary Burghoff. Frank: Larry Linville. Hot Lips: Loretta Swit. Potter: Harry Morgan. Klinger: Jamie Farr. Father Mulcahy: William Christopher.
In 1975, Willie Nelson was at the top of the US Country charts with Red Headed Stranger. The album was inspired by the "Tale of the Red Headed Stranger", a song that Nelson used to play as a DJ on his program in Fort Worth, Texas.
In 1977, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL A repeat featuring MOTOWN Stars DIANA ROSS (“LOVE HANGOVER”), COMMODORES (“JUST TO BE CLOSE TO YOU”), and JERMAINE JACKSON
In 1978, (NOTE NATURE OF ITEM) in “Saturday Night Liveʹs” last “Bees” sketch Walter Matthau, coach of the Bad News Bees, counsels his young ballplayers about self gratification.
In 1978, R.C., “Alive Again” by Chicago peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, R.C., “Do Ya Think Iʹm Sexy” by Rod Stewart peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart; it was parodied the next year.
In 1978, R.C., “Donʹt Want To Live Without It” by Pablo Cruise peaked at #21 on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, R.C., “You Donʹt Bring Me Flowers” by Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond peaked at number one on the pop singles chart; it was parodied into “You Donʹt Bring Me Floriculturally Diverse Polyfragrant Soilistically Challenged Multipetaled Victims of Pesticidal Food Chain Chauvinism”, by The Capitol Steps.
In 1971, "Family Life" was released by Cinema 5 Distributing; Ken Loach (director); David Mercer (screenplay); Sandy Ratcliff, Malcolm Tierney, Bill Dean, Alan MacNaughton, Johnny Gee, Grace Cave, Hilary Martin, Michael Riddall; Drama; Live Action
In 1972, "Brother Sun, Sister Moon" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1978, “Alive Again” by Chicago peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Baby Sitter” by Betty Wright peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Change Of Heart” by Eric Carmen peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Don't Want To Live Without It” by Pablo Cruise peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Fun Time” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Let It Rain” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Lies” by J.J. Cale peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Love Me Again” by Rita Coolidge peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Lovin' You, Lovin' Me” by Candi Staton peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Only You” by Loleatta Holloway With Bunny Sigler peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Papa Was A Rollin' Stone” by The Temptations peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Special Someone” by Bo Donaldson And The Heywoods peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “The Wedding Song (There Is Love)” by Petula Clark peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “This Is Love” by Paul Anka peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “You Don't Bring Me Flowers” by Barbra Streisand And Neil Diamond peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)” by Styx peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Dear Christine” by Klaatu peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Double Vision” by Foreigner peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Down To The Nightclub” by Tower Of Power peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Everybody Needs Love” by Stephen Bishop peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Hot Summer Nights” by Walter Egan peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “How Much I Feel” by Ambrosia peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “I Will Still Love You” by Stonebolt peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I'll Be Around” by The (Detroit) Spinners peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Like A Sunday In Salem (The Amos And Andy Song)” by Gene Cotton peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Ready To Take A Chance Again” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Rock And Roll Song” by Valdy peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Runnin' Back To Saskatoon” by The Guess Who peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “So Long Dixie” by Blood, Sweat And Tears peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “So Young, So Bad” by Starz peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Starting All Over Again” by Mel And Tim peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Theme From 'Superfly' (Freddie's Dead)” by Curtis Mayfield peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Why Can't We Be Lovers” by Holland Dozier Holland peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Witchy Woman” by The Eagles peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Destination Venus” by Revillos peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Don't Cry Out Loud” by Elkie Brooks peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Hanging On The Telephone” by Blondie peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I Don't Believe In Miracles” by Colin Blunstone peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “It Seems To Hang On” by Ashford And Simpson peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Lay Love On You” by Luisa Fernandez peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Lookin' Through The Windows” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “No Goodbyes” by Curtis Mayfield peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Oh! Carol / Breaking Up Is Hard To Do / Little Devil” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Only You” by Jeff Collins peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Stayin' Alive” by Richard Ace peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Ventura Highway” by America peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Well Alright” by Santana peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Why” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Go All The Way” by Raspberries peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “How You Gonna See Me Now / School's Out (Live Version)” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “One Of The Boys / T.V.” by Rose Tattoo peaked at number 95 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Sugar Me” by Lynsey De Paul peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Summer Night City / Medley: Pick A Bale Of Cotton - On Top Of Old Smokey - Midnight Special” by ABBA peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Surrender / Auf Wiedersehen” by Cheap Trick peaked at number 32 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Too Young” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Walking In The Rain / Desperado” by Cheetah peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Wavelength / Checkin' It Out” by Van Morrison peaked at number 80 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Hammer Horror” by Kate Bush peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Love Is Everything” by Golden Harvest peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Magnet And Steel” by Walter Egan peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Rasputin” by Boney M. peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Words Are Not Enough” by Jon English peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Broom (With Me)” by Deluge peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Burning Love” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Carmen Brasilia” by Revolution System peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Dansa (Don't Quit Dancing)” by Massada peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Enigma (Give A Bit Of Mmh To Me)” by Amanda Lear peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Garden Party” by Rick Nelson And The Stone Canyon Band peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “MacArthur Park” by Donna Summer peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Melody” by Greenfield And Cook peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Rocking In The Street” by Ruth McKenny And Banny Bright Orchestra peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Save The Last Dance For Me” by Debbie peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart” by Guys And Dolls peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Sunday Girl” by Blondie peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Thunder And Lightning” by Chi Coltrane peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Witchy Woman” by The Eagles peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “You-Kou-La-Le-Lou-Pie” by Mouth And MacNeal Philips peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Vären i en klosterträdgård” by Jan Lindblad peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Summer Nights” by John Travolta And Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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