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In 1970, The Rolling Stonesʹ “Gimme Shelter” film (including clips from the Altamont concert) opens in New York
In 1971, HOT NEW ALBUM “MADMAN ACROSS THE WATER” from ELTON JOHN includes “TINY DANCER”
In 1973, Paul McCartney releases “Band on the Run” album.
In 1974, COVER OF ROLLING STONE DUSTIN HOFFMAN
In 1974, “Hereʹs Johnny; Magic Moments From The Tonight Show” album by the always-popular Various Artists is certified as a Gold album. Among the celebs slapped on vinyl from beautiful downtown Burbank: are Bette Midler, Groucho Marx, George Carlin, Judy Garland, Richard Nixon, Lucille Ball and George Burns.
In 1974, “Monty Pythonʹs Flying Circus” (TV Variety) was last shown on BBC. After the show ended, people just stomped their TV sets flat with a giant foot!
In 1975, Fleetwood Macʹs self-titled tenth album goes gold and is on its way to platinum. This is the first album by the regrouped band, including founders Mick Fleetwood and John McVie, veteran Christine McVie and newcomers Stevie Nicks, and Lindsey Buckingham. The album contains the tunes “Rhiannon,” “Say You Love Me” and “Over My Head.”
In 1975, The number one Billboard Pop Hit: “Fly, Robin, Fly,” Silver Convention. Producer Michael Kunze originally calls the song “Run, Rabbit, Run.” A slow disco song by any standard.
In 1975, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Appearing: BEE GEES (“NIGHTS ON BROADWAY”, “JIVE TALKIN'”); OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN (“LET IT SHINE”, “HE AINʹT HEAVY HEʹS MY BROTHER”); NATALIE COLE (“THIS WILL BE”)
In 1976, “Bound For Glory” starring David Carradine as Woody Guthrie premiered at the Coronet.
In 1977, “For Richer, For Poorer”, TV Daytime Soap; debut on NBC. It didnʹt stay on the air long.
In 1977, “The Story Of Star Wars/Narration By R.l. Browne” album by Original Cast was certified Gold
In 1978, CBS aired the first-ever Kennedy Center Honors with honorees Marian Anderson, Fred Astaire, George Balanchine, Richard Rodgers and Artur Rubinstein.
In 1978, The American space probe Pioneer Venus I, orbiting Venus, began beaming back its first information and picture of the planet to scientists in Mountain View, California.
In 1978, The Charlie Daniels Band recorded "The Devil Went Down To Georgia" at Nashville's Woodland Sound Studios. The track was later released on their 1979 album Million Mile Reflections and the song was the band's biggest pop hit, reaching #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also featured in the 1980 movie Urban Cowboy.
In 1978, TV Guide Listing: 9 p.m./ET “Threeʹs Company” (ABC): Roper (Norman Fell) tries to stop the gang from tossing a party by posting a sign reading “The partyʹs canceled,” and Mrs. Roper (Audra Lindley) packs her bags, declaring their marriage is canceled, too. Jack: John Ritter. Janet: Joyce DeWitt. Chrissy: Suzanne Somers. Mrs. Hollins: Diana Herbert.
In 1978, “Totally Hot” album by Olivia Newton-John was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1979, “Nine Lives” album by R.E.O. Speedwagon was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1979, “Pop Muzik” single by M was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1970, "Brewster McCloud" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Lion's Gate Films; Robert Altman (director); Doran William Cannon (screenplay); Bud Cort, Sally Kellerman, Michael Murphy, William Windom, Shelley Duvall, René Auberjonois, Margaret Hamilton, Corey Fischer, Stacy Keach, John Schuck, Bill Adair, Bert Remsen, Jennifer Salt, G. Wood, Marilyn Burns, Dean Goss, William Baldwin, Ronnie Cammick
In 1973, "Serpico" was released by Paramount Pictures / Artists Entertainments Complex, Inc. / Produzion De Laurentiis International Manufacturing Company S.P.A.; Sidney Lumet (director); Waldo Salt, Norman Wexler (screenplay); Al Pacino, John Randolph, Jack Kehoe, Biff McGuire, Edward Grover, Tony Roberts, Allan Rich, Albert Henderson, Hank Garrett, Damien Leake, Joseph Bova, Alan North, Woodie King Jr., James Tolkan, Bernard Barrow, Mildred Clinton, Nathan George, Richard Foronjy, Lewis J. Stadlen, M. Emmet Walsh, Ted Beniades, F. Murray Abraham, Val Bisoglio, Sully Boyar, John Brandon, Sam Coppola, Judd Hirsch, Bianca Hunter, Tony Lo Bianco, Kenneth McMillan, Stephen Pearlman, Jaime Sánchez, Tracey Walter, Charles Weldon, Mary Louise Weller, Barbara Eda-Young, Cornelia Sharpe
In 1974, "The Photographer" was released by Embassy Pictures / Intro Media Productions Inc. / Destiny Worldwide Entertainment; William Byron Hillman (director/screenplay); Michael Callan, Barbara Nichols, Harold J. Stone, Edward Andrews, Jed Allan, Spencer Milligan, Susan Damante, Liv Lindeland, Jennifer Leak, Isabel Sanford, Patty Bodeen, Betty Anne Rees, Ronda Copland, Rai Bartonious, Billy Hillman
In 1976, "Bound for Glory" was released by United Artists; Hal Ashby (director); Robert Getchell (screenplay); David Carradine, Ronny Cox, Melinda Dillon, Gail Strickland, Randy Quaid, Ji-Tu Cumbuka, Wendy Schaal, Bernie Kopell, Mary Kay Place, John Lehne, Elizabeth Macey, Susan Vaill, Guthrie Thomas
In 1970, “It's All In Your Mind” by Clarence Carter peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Lady Love” by Klowns peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “No Matter What” by Badfinger peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Share The Land” by The Guess Who peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Sweet Sweetheart” by Bobby Vee peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Where Have All Our Heroes Gone” by Bill Anderson peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Beautiful Second Hand Man” by Ginette Reno peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Chains and Things” by B.B. King peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Chestnut Mare” by The Byrds peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Fly Little White Dove, Fly” by The Bells peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Gypsy Woman” by Brian Hyland peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Heaven Help Us All” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Am Somebody” by Johnnie Taylor peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself” by Gary Puckett and The Union Gap peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Let's Work Together” by Canned Heat peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Montego Bay” by Bobby Bloom peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Part Time Love” by Ann Peebles peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “See Me, Feel Me” by The Who peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Share The Land” by The Guess Who peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “So Close” by Jake Holmes peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Tears Of A Clown” by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up” by Sweet Revival peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, ⏺🤣 “Sweet Gingerbread Man” by The Mike Curb Congregation peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, ✪✪ “Johnny B. Badde” by Mungo Jerry peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Cracklin' Rosie” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Julie, Do Ya Love Me” by White Plains peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Fire and Rain” by James Taylor peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Memo From Turner” by Mick Jagger peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “New World In The Morning” by Roger Whittaker peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Over and Over” by The George Baker Selection peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “You Can Get It If You Really Want” by Desmond Dekker peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Hi-De-Ho” by Blood, Sweat and Tears peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I man i dram” by Madcaps peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Me and My Life” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Something” by Shirley Bassey peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Yoyo” by Chris Andrews peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, ✪✪ “Lola” by The Kinks peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “San Bernadino” by Christie peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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