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In 1970, John Lennon released his first album since the Beatles breakup: “John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band”. It contained the “f” word in the album.
In 1970, The animated feature film, “The Aristocats” premiered in a movie theater in Los Angeles.
In 1971, BENNY HILLʹS MYSTERIOUS number one HIT--The bawdy comic reaches number one on the British charts with the novelty song “Ernie The Milkman”. The record, picked up by Capitol in the U.S., logically goes nowhere, (nobody here had yet seen his TV series) and Hill remains an unknown in the colonies until reruns of his TV show arrive here eight years later.
In 1971, Carly Simon releases the original “ketchup” craze: “Anticipation.” Nowadays, squeeze bottles get it out a lot faster!
In 1971, R.C., “Ernie” by Benny Hill peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1971, R.C., “Have You Seen Her” by Chi-Lites peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Funny Face”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.
In 1972, Apollo 17 landed on the moon. It was the final Apollo lunar landing. (Ron Evans was the command module pilot and Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt walked on the surface during the mission. Cernan was the last to re-enter their lunar module — the last man on the moon.)
In 1972, British rock group Genesis began (get it?) their U.S. concert debut at Brandeis University in Boston. The group, which has yet to place an LP in the Top 200, consists of Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Steve Hackett, Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks.
In 1976, Bob Seger releases the LP “Night Moves”. The album turned out to be his big breakthrough album — reaching number eight on the chart and selling over five million copies.
In 1976, KISS guitarist Ace Frehley is nearly electrocuted during a concert in Florida when he touches a short circuited light. He is carried from the stage but returns ten minutes later to finish the show.
In 1976, Paul McCartneyʹs “Wings Over America” album was released.
In 1976, R.C., “Hello Old Friend” by Eric Clapton peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.
In 1976, R.C., “Oh-La-Di, Oh-La-Da” by The Beatles peaked at #49 on the pop singles chart.
In 1976, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Host: CANDICE BERGEN; Musical Guest: FRANK ZAPPA
In 1976, “Holmes And Yoyo,” a bizarre cross between “The Six Million Dollar Man” and “Get Smart!” airs (almost) for the last time on ABC. Two episodes are later burned off before the 1977 fall season begins. Heralded as a “Laurel and Hardy for the Seventies,” the misadventures of an accident prone police detective and his frequently malfunctioning obese robot partner are widely considered one of the worst shows on American television.
In 1970, "The Aristocats" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1971, “For Ladies Only” by Steppenwolf peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Got To Be There” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Have You Seen Her” by The Chi-Lites peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Heart On My Sleeve” by Gallagher And Lyle peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Hello Old Friend” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “I Kinda Miss You” by The Manhattans peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I'm A Greedy Man” by James Brown peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I'm Gonna Be A Country Girl Again” by Buffy Sainte-Marie peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Let's Be Young Tonight” by Jermaine Jackson peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Let's Get It Together” by El Coco peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Love Ballad” by L.T.D. peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Love Is Funny That Way” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Makes You Blind” by The Glitter Band peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Nadia's Theme (The Young And The Restless)” by Barry DeVorzon And Perry Botkin, Jr. peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Nights Are Forever Without You” by England Dan And John Ford Coley peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Sherry” by Keane Brothers peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Tell Mama” by Savoy Brown peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “The Girl Who Loved Me When” by The Glass Bottle peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Theme From 'Summer Of '42'” by Peter Nero And His Orchestra peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “You Are The Woman” by Firefall peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Desiderata (Child Of The Universe)” by Les Crane peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Do You Feel Like We Do” by Peter Frampton peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “For Better Or Worse” by The Bells peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Got To Be There” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Grandma's Hands” by Bill Withers peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I Knew You When” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, “I Never Cry” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Nadia's Theme (The Young And The Restless)” by Barry DeVorzon And Perry Botkin, Jr. peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Stand Tall” by Burton Cummings peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Theme From 'Shaft'” by Isaac Hayes peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Your Move/(I've Seen) All Good People” by Yes peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Get Back” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Hey America” by James Brown peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Hey Mr. Dream Maker” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Let's See Action” by The Who peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Money, Money, Money” by ABBA peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “One Fine Morning” by Tommy Hunt peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Somebody To Love” by Queen peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Stop Me (If You've Heard It All Before)” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “The Champion” by Willie Mitchell peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Tokoloshe Man” by John Kongos peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “When You Get Right Down To It” by Ronnie Dyson peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty / Boogie Shoes” by K.C. And The Sunshine Band peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Ain't No Sunshine” by Bill Withers peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “All The Good Things / Don't Do Me Any Favours” by Carol Lloyd Band peaked at number 56 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Beth / Detroit Rock City” by KISS peaked at number 79 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Blinded By The Light / Starbird No. 2” by Manfred Mann's Earth Band peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Horoscope / Jessica” by Harpo peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “I Just Don't Wanna Fall In Love Right Now / Funky Fig” by Stylus peaked at number 83 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “In Zaire / You Got The Bug” by Johnny Wakelin peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Only If You Want To / It's All For You” by Little Pattie peaked at number 61 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Tweedle Dee Tweedle Dum” by Middle Of The Road peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “More Than A Feeling” by Boston peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Satin Sheets” by The Bellamy Brothers peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Smile” by Pussycat peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1976, “I'm Your Puppet [Version 1976]” by James And Bobby Purify peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Ik heb 'n vraag” by Wilma peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Pappie loop toch niet zo snel” by Herman van Keeken peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Schön ist es auf der Welt zu sein” by Roy Black And Anita peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Upside Down” by Teach-In peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “You're My Number One” by Liberation Of Man peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Money, Money, Money” by ABBA peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Never Ending Song Of Love” by The New Seekers peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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