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In 1972, An all-star orchestral version of The Whoʹs Tommy opened at Londonʹs Rainbow Theatre. Advance tickets went for the then-princely sum of $50, but the show itself was a major disappointment, with most of the “actors” floundering (except Who singer Roger Daltrey and Steve Winwood as Tommyʹs father). Narrator Pete Townshend, for his part, was observed to be drunk. None of this stopped the cast recording from being recorded and eventually becoming a hit in '73. Among the stars were The Who, Rod Stewart, Steve Winwood, Maggie Bell, Sandy Denny, Richie Havens, Ringo Starr, and Richard Harris. They were backed by the London Symphony Orchestra.
In 1972, Elton Johnʹs “Crocodile Rock” was released.
In 1972, R.C., “Crazy Horses” by Osmonds peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “I Am Woman” by Helen Reddy peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. Helen Reddy became the first Australian woman to top the U.S. chart with the hit anthem for the feminist movement.
In 1972, R.C., “In Heaven There Is No Beer” by Clean Living peaked at #49 on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “Ventura Highway” by America peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, The Moody Blues attain their first U.S. number one record, “Seventh Sojourn.” It will be their last album of new material for more than five years as the groupʹs members go off to record and to tour as solo artists. The album includes “ISNʹT LIFE STRANGE” and “IʹM JUST A SINGER IN A ROCK AND ROLL BAND”
In 1973, The Royal Canadian Air Farce first aired on CBC Radio in Canada.
In 1974, George Harrison releases his first album on his Dark Horse label, called “Dark Horse,” which makes number four.
In 1974, John Lennon showed up in the Monday Night Football booth to talk sports with Frank Gifford and Howard Cosell.
In 1974, The Who receive a gold record for “Odds and Sods.” Itʹs a collection of oddities from the groups tape archives.
In 1974, “Goodnight Vienna” album by Ringo Starr was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1977, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host WOLFMAN JACK welcomes PAUL McCARTNEY and WINGS (“MULL OF KINTYRE”), ENGLAND DAN and JOHN FORD COLEY (“GONE TOO FAR”), JACKSONS (“GOIN' PLACES”), DAVID BOWIE (“HEROES”)
In 1978, John Belushi and Dan Aykroydʹs version of Sam and Daveʹs “Soul Man” is released as a single under the name, “The Blues Brothers.” (FACT CHECKED!)
In 1978, Pioneer Venus Two drops five probes into atmosphere of Venus.
In 1978, R.C., “Here Comes The Night” by Nick Gilder peaked at #44 on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, R.C., “Le Freak” by Chic peaked at number one on the pop singles chart and stayed there for six non-consecutive weeks. It stayed there for one week, then Streisand and Diamondʹs “Flowers” record went back to the number one slot the next week, after which “Freak Out” reclaimed the top spot for two more weeks, followed by a two week stay for the Bee Geesʹ “Too Much Heaven” January 6, then three more weeks at number one for “Freak Out” from January 20 until it left the number one spot for good when on February 10 Rod Stewart asked the question “Do Ya Think Iʹm Sexy?” This belongs in the department of roller coaster records.
In 1978, R.C., “Time Passages” by Al Stewart peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart. You can hear all those “s”'s in the song.
In 1978, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Musical Guest: KATE BUSH
In 1978, “Rhoda”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.
In 1978, “Saturday Night Live”. The hair, the clothes, that high-pitched and tremulous voice, the tall and blocky build moving awkwardly, as if the kitchen were too small to hold her — Dan Aykroyd has Julia Child down pat. “Itʹs time to bone the chicken,” Julia/Dan warbles. “For this, you need a very sharp knife, and you cut along the backbone like so…Oh, now Iʹve done it. Iʹve cut the dickens out of my finger.” The blood does not merely trickle; it gushes, it flows, her arm flops about, spurting crimson like some out-of-control fire hose. “Oh, God, itʹs throbbing,” Julia/Dan announces and makes a tourniquet from cheesecloth and a chicken bone — always the proper, resourceful foodie. Finally, steeped in liquid, she wonders, “Why are you all spinning? I think Iʹm going to go to sleep now,” and collapses across the chicken. The Cordon Blood School of Humor reaches its high point here with Aykroydʹs unforgettable, landmark sketch.
In 1971, "Gumshoe" was released by Columbia-Warner Distributors; Stephen Frears (director); Neville Smith (screenplay); Albert Finney, Billie Whitelaw, Frank Finlay, Janice Rule, Carolyn Seymour, Fulton Mackay, Billy Dean, George Silver, George Innes, Neville Smith, Bert King, Ken Jones, Maureen Lipman, Wendy Richard, Oscar James, Tom Kempinski, Fred Wood; Black Comedy, Crime, Drama; Live Action
In 1971, "Happy Birthday, Wanda June" was released by Columbia Pictures / Red Lion / Sourdough / The Filmakers Group; Mark Robson (director); Kurt Vonnegut (screenplay); Rod Steiger, Susannah York, George Grizzard, Don Murray, William Hickey, Steven Paul, Pamelyn Ferdin, Pamela Saunders, Louis Turenne; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1974, "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1977, "The Disappearance" was released by Hemdale Film Corporation; Stuart Cooper (director); Paul Mayersberg (screenplay); Donald Sutherland, Francine Racette, David Hemmings, John Hurt, David Warner, Peter Bowles, Virginia McKenna, Christopher Plummer, Dan Howard, Robin Sachs, Michael Eric Kramer, Michèle Magny, Christina Greatrex, Robert Korne, Maureen Beck; Thriller; Live Action
In 1972, ✪ “In Heaven There Is No Beer” by Clean Living peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, ✪ “Mañana” by Jimmy Buffett peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “992 Arguments” by The O'Jays peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Can You Fool” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Cuz It's You Girl” by Gypsy (James Walsh Gypsy Band) peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Day And Night” by Wackers peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Dialogue” by Chicago peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Down To The Nightclub” by Tower Of Power peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Driftwood” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Forever Autumn” by Jeff Wayne Featuring Justin Hayward peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Good Time Sally” by Rare Earth peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Here Comes The Night” by Nick Gilder peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I Am Woman” by Helen Reddy peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I Got A Bag Of My Own” by James Brown peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “I Just Wanna Stop” by Gino Vannelli peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I Received A Letter” by Delbert McClinton (Delbert And Glen) peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I'm Stone In Love With You” by The Stylistics peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “If You Don't Know Me By Now” by Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Le Freak” by Chic peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Let The Song Last Forever” by Dan Hill peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Me And My Baby Got Our Own Thing Going” by Lyn Collins peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “One Night Affair” by Jerry Butler peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Operator (That's Not The Way It Feels)” by Jim Croce peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Run For Home” by Lindisfarne peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Strange Way” by Firefall peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Sunny Days” by Lighthouse peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “The Power Of Gold” by Dan Fogelberg And Tim Weisberg peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Theme From 'The Men'” by Isaac Hayes peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “There'll Never Be” by Switch peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Time Passages” by Al Stewart peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Ventura Highway” by America peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “What Am I Crying For?” by Classics IV peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “What Would The Children Think” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Work To Do” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Dance (Disco Heat)” by Sylvester peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Goodtimes” by Roadhouse peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I'd Love You To Want Me” by Lobo peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Love Me Again” by Rita Coolidge peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “No” by Bulldog peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “On The Shelf” by Donny And Marie Osmond peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “One Nation Under A Groove” by Parliament/Funkadelic (Funkadelic) peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Rock And Roll Soul” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Sad And Simple Man” by Harry Marks peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Summer Breeze” by Seals And Crofts peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Sunday Morning Sunshine” by Harry Chapin peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Trouble” by Ronney Abramson peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Whatever Happened To Benny Santini” by Chris Rea peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “You Don't Bring Me Flowers” by Barbra Streisand And Neil Diamond peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Always And Forever” by Heatwave peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Angel / What Made Milwaukee Famous” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Any Way You Do It” by Liquid Gold peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Ben” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Breaking Glass EP” by David Bowie peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Don't Do That” by Geordie peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Just Out Of Reach (Of My Two Empty Arms)” by Ken Dodd peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Lay Down” by Strawbs peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Mary's Boy Child/Oh My Lord” by Boney M. peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “New York, New York” by Gerard Kenny peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Number 1 Dee-Jay” by Goody Goody peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Rock Me Baby” by David Cassidy peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Souvenirs” by Voyage peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Too Much Heaven” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Rasputin / Never Change Lovers In The Middle Of The Night” by Boney M. peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Sealed With A Kiss” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Substitute / When Will You Be Mine” by Clout peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “The Race Is On / Non Citizen” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Who Listens To The Radio? / Hit Single” by The Sports peaked at number 35 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “You Know That I Love You / Nashville Tennessee” by Christie Allen peaked at number 67 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “You Never Done It Like That / "D" Keyboard Blues” by The Captain And Tennille peaked at number 51 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “You Never Done It Like That” by The Captain And Tennille peaked at number 26 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Als je weggaat” by Vader Abraham peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Auntie” by Vicky Leandros, Demis Roussos, Sandra And Andres, Enrico Macias, Hildegard Knef And Alice Babs peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Een teken van leven” by Corry peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Fais-do” by Redbone peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Hammer Horror” by Kate Bush peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I Think I Love You” by The Partridge Family peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Listen To The Music” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Love Don't Live Here Anymore” by Rose Royce peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Malibu” by Patricia Paay peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Neem nog een sherry, chérie” by Nico Haak peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Sweet Talkin' Woman” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “There Has Been A Time” by The Cats peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Trojan Horse” by Luv' peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “You Came, You Saw, You Conquered” by The Pearls peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Überall auf der Welt” by Freddy Breck peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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