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In 1970, “Gimme Shelter,” the documentary film about the Rolling Stonesʹ 1969 tour of the U.S. debuts in New York on the anniversary of the Altamont concert. This film included footage from the Altamont concert.
In 1972, 12 x 06 = 72
In 1973, COVER OF ROLLING STONE GREG ALLMAN
In 1973, House minority leader Gerald R. Ford was sworn in as the first unelected vice president, succeeding Spiro T. Agnew, who resigned from office on October 10th. He became the inspiration of Chevy Chaseʹs falls on Saturday Night Live with Fordʹs slips, trips and falls.
In 1973, Steve Miller whoʹd been laying low for most of last year and this year, gets a gold record certified by the RIAA for “The Joker,” his most sucessful LP to date. The title track becomes Millerʹs first chart-topping hit and gives cameo roles to some of his previous in-song personas, like “Maurice” and “The Gangster of Love.”
In 1973, The National League owners unanimously approve the sale and relocation of the Padres to the nationʹs capital in time to start the 1974 season as the Washington Stars. Grocery chain magnate Joseph Danzansky, who offered to buy the team, sees his effort fail due to local legal maneuvers, giving McDonaldʹs co-founder Ray Kroc the opportunity to buy the Friars and keep the club in San Diego.
In 1973, The National League voted to move San Diego Padres to Washington, D.C., but it doesnʹt happen. Those Topps trading cards showing the Padres as Washington are collectorʹs items.
In 1973, “I Got A Name” album by Jim Croce was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1974, ABCʹS “IN CONCERT” Appearing: DONOVAN, RUSH, MINNIE RIPPERTON, SLY and THE FAMILY STONE
In 1974, George Harrison releases “Ding Dong, Ding Dong”.
In 1974, On General Hospital, Phil Brewer (Martin West) was murdered with a geode paper weight.
In 1974, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL TOM JONES is the host; also appearing: CHUCK BERRY, KIKI DEE BAND (“IʹVE GOT THE MUSIC IN ME”)
In 1975, On the cover of TV Guide: “Family Viewing Time”. Other Articles: Harry O., Welcome Back, Kotter. TV Guide asks in a cover story, “Does America Want Family Viewing Time?” In the results of a nationwide poll, 18% dare to say “no.”
In 1975, The Paul Simon album “Still Crazy After All These Years” was number one in the U.S. It was Simonʹs first number one solo album and contained his first recording with Art Garfunkel since their 1969 breakup (“My Little Town,” which was also included on Garfunkelʹs own “Breakaway” album).
In 1975, TV Guide Listing: 9 p.m./ET “Barney Miller” (ABC): Wojo (Maxwell Gail) hauls in a judge for assaulting an attorney with a gavel, and a soap-opera buff confuses fact and fiction. Markham: Peggy Pope. Judge Gibson: Philip Sterling. Levitt: Ron Carey. Barney: Hal Linden.
In 1976, COVER OF PEOPLE: KATE JACKSON, JACLYN SMITH, FARAH FAWCETT of “CHARLIEʹS ANGELS”
In 1976, “The Feather and Father Gang” began airing on ABC
In 1977, For Richer, For Poorer, the revamped version of NBC daytime soap opera Lovers and Friends, debuted. Created by created by Harding Lemay and Paul Rauch, Lovers and Friends replaced Somerset in the NBC lineup in 1976. When the retooling occurred, the show's setting was still Point Clair but many changes were made to the storylines. For Richer, For Poorer only stayed on the air until September 29, 1978.
In 1978, MCCARTNEY LEAVES CAPITOL After a 15 year association (between his Beatles and solo years), Paul McCartney leaves CAPITOL Records and signs a new North American deal with COLUMBIA
In 1978, “Wings Greatest” album by Paul McCartney and Wings was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1979, AC/DCʹs big breakthrough comes with his fifth U.S. album, “Highway to Hell.” It turns gold and happens to be the last album recorded with original vocalist Bon Scott, who dies two months later.
In 1979, “Kate Loves A Mystery”, TV Crime Drama, Mrs. Columbo; last aired on NBC.
In 1979, “Risque” album by Chic was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1979, “The Muppet Movie” album (soundtrack) was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1975, “Carry Me” by David Crosby And Graham Nash peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Hey There Little Firefly” by Firefly peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “It's Alright” by Graham Central Station peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Never Been Any Reason” by Head East peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Nice, Nice, Very Nice” by Ambrosia peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Secret Love” by Freddy Fender peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Sky High” by Jigsaw peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “The Stars In Your Eyes” by The Dramatics peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “We All Gotta Stick Together” by The Four Tops peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I Want'a Do Something Freaky To You” by Leon Haywood peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “My Little Town” by Simon And Garfunkel peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Nights On Broadway” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Alright Baby” by Stevenson's Rocket peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Gamblin' Bar Room Blues” by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “In For A Penny” by Slade peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Little Darling” by The Rubettes peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Money Honey” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Why Did You Do It” by Stretch peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I'm Sorry / Calypso” by John Denver peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Let's Do It / Don't Rock The Boat” by Russell Morris peaked at number 30 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Midnite Blue / I Got Eyes” by Melissa Manchester peaked at number 78 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Sailing / Stone Cold Sober” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “The Bump / Superman” by The Commodores peaked at number 98 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “There's Nothing Stronger (Than Our Love) / Became A Fool” by Paul Anka peaked at number 83 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Walking The Dog / Proud” by Roger Daltrey peaked at number 77 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Rolling Stone” by David Essex peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Do It Any Way You Wanna” by People's Choice peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Don't Play Your Rock And Roll To Me” by Smokey peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I'll Be Your Everything” by Percy Sledge peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Little Darling” by The Rubettes peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Lyin' Eyes” by The Eagles peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “My Dear Rose” by Albert West peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Nights On Broadway” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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