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In 1970, Loretta Lynn was at #1 on the Country chart with "Coal Miner's Daughter." The song became Lynn's signature song, one of the most widely known Country songs, and provided the basis for both her autobiography and a movie on her life. It also became Lynn's first single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.

In 1971, George Harrisonʹs “The Concert For Bangladesh” album was released.

In 1971, On The Doctors, while performing surgery on Carolee Simpson (Carolee Campbell), Dr. Albert Steiner (David Spielberg) reported that she would not survive unless her bleeding was controlled.

In 1971, “A Clockwork Orange” opened in movie theaters.

In 1972, Jack Albertson and Sam Levine starred as two retired vaudevillians in Neil Simonʹs classic comedy, “The Sunshine Boys”, which opened at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York City. The play had a run of 538 performances. The movie version later became a box office smash, as well.

In 1972, On Another World, Dennis (Mike Hammett) and his live-in nurse Alice (Jacqueline Courtney), using the alias Alice Talbot, talked about how much they missed their mothers as she sat by his bed while he fell asleep.

In 1974, ABCʹS “IN CONCERT” Appearing: LINDA RONSTADT (“YOUʹRE NO GOOD”, “WHEN WILL I BE LOVED”), JAMES BROWN, DAN FOGELBERG (“PART OF THE PLAN”)

In 1974, GEORGE HARRISONʹS U.S. TOUR ENDS With a pair of shows at New Yorkʹs MADISON SQUARE GARDEN. On this same date, his new “DARK HORSE” album is released in Britain

In 1974, HOT NEW MOVIE “THE TOWERING INFERNO” (Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden, Faye Dunaway)

In 1974, John Denver was at #1 on the US Country chart with his eighth studio album Back Home Again. The multi-platinum album contained the hit singles "Annie's Song" and "Back Home Again". In addition, the studio versions of "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" and "Sweet Surrender" appear on this album. On the cover, John is shown with his then-wife Ann Martell.

In 1974, The ABC TV game shows “The Girl In My Life”, and “The Newlywed Game” last aired on ABC; “Newlywed” was later syndicated 1977-80, 85-90.

In 1974, The animated short film, “Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too” is released in theaters.

In 1975, R.C., “Our Day Will Come” by Frankie Valli peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.

In 1975, R.C., “Volare” by Al Martino peaked at #33 on the pop singles chart.

In 1975, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Host: CANDICE BERGEN; Musical Guest: MARTHA REEVES (“HIGHER AND HIGHER”), STYLISTICS (“YOU MAKE ME FEEL BRAND NEW”)

In 1979, On the Tomorrow show, Paul and Linda McCartney announced to Tom Snyder that the Beatles will never reunite.

In 1979, The movie “The Prisoner of Zenda” opened in movie theaters in Germany.

In 1979, “Being There” starring Peter Sellers and Shirley MacLaine premiered at the Coronet and in Los Angeles at the Regent.

In 1971, "Harold and Maude" was released by Paramount Pictures; Hal Ashby (director); Colin Higgins (screenplay); Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort, Vivian Pickles, Cyril Cusack, Charles Tyner, Eric Christmas, George Wood, Ellen Geer, M. Borman, Hal Ashby, Marjorie Eaton, William Lucking, Cat Stevens, Judy Engles, Shari Summers; Romance, Black Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1971, "Macbeth" was released by Columbia Pictures / Playboy Productions / Caliban Films; Roman Polanski (director/screenplay); Kenneth Tynan (screenplay); Jon Finch, Francesca Annis, Martin Shaw, Terence Bayler, John Stride, Nicholas Selby, Stephan Chase, Paul Shelley, Keith Chegwin, Diane Fletcher, Bernard Archard, Sydney Bromley, Richard Pearson, Maisie MacFarquhar, Elsie Taylor, Noelle Rimmington, Mark Dightam; Historical, Drama; Live Action

In 1972, "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds" was released by 20th Century Fox; Paul Newman (director); Alvin Sargent (screenplay); Joanne Woodward, Nell Potts, Judith Lowry, David Spielberg, Richard Venture, Will Hare, Jess Osuna, Roberta Wallach, Carolyn Coates, Estelle Omens, Ellen Dano, Lynne Rogers, Roger Serbagi, John Lehne, Michael Kearney, Dee Victor

In 1972, "Hit Man" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Penelope Productions; George Armitage (director/screenplay); Bernie Casey, Pam Grier, Don Diamond, Edmund Cambridge, Rudy Challenger, Tracy Ann-King, Roger E. Mosley, John Lupton, Carmen Argenziano, Timothy Brown, Paul Gleason, Lisa Moore, Bhetty Waldron, Sam Laws, Candy All, Bob Harris, Christopher Joy

In 1973, "Alvin Purple" was released by Sands Film Company / Hexagon Productions; Tim Burstall (director); Alan Hopgood (screenplay); Graeme Blundell, George Whaley, Jacki Weaver, Penne Hackforth-Jones, Abigail, Noel Ferrier, Jill Forster, Lynette Curran, Christine Amor, Dina Mann, Fred Parslow, Elke Neidhardt, Kris McQuade, Anne Pendlebury, Jon Finlayson, Brian Moll, Peter Cummins, Carole Skinner, Elli Maclure, Dennis Miller, Valerie Blake, Alan Finney, Gary Down, Peter Aanensen, Jenny Hagen, Stan Monroe, Jan Friedl, Barbara Taylor

In 1973, "The Laughing Policeman" was released by 20th Century Fox; Stuart Rosenberg (director); Thomas Rickman (screenplay); Walter Matthau, Bruce Dern, Louis Gossett Jr., Anthony Zerbe, Albert Paulsen, Val Avery, Paul Koslo, Cathy Lee Crosby, Mario Gallo, Joanna Cassidy, William Hansen, Louis Guss, Frances Lee McCain, Clifton James, Gregory Sierra, Warren Finnerty, Matt Clark, Leigh French, Anthony Costello, Sacheen Littlefeather

In 1974, "Black Christmas" was released by Warner Bros. / Canadian Film Development Corporation / Film Funding Ltd.; Bob Clark (director); A. Roy Moore (screenplay); Olivia Hussey, Keir Dullea, Margot Kidder, John Saxon, Andrea Martin, Doug McGrath, Art Hindle, Lynne Griffin, Leslie Carlson, Martha Gibson, Nick Mancuso, Bob Clark, Marian Waldman, James Edmond, Michael Rapport, John Rutter, Dave Clement, Julian Reed, Albert J. Dunk

In 1974, "The Godfather Part II" was released by Paramount Pictures / The Coppola Company; Francis Ford Coppola (director/screenplay); Mario Puzo (screenplay); Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro, Talia Shire, Morgana King, John Cazale, Marianna Hill, Lee Strasberg, Michael V. Gazzo, G.D. Spradlin, Richard Bright

In 1974, "Hearts and Minds" was released by Warner Bros. / Rainbow Releasing; Peter Davis (director); Clark Clifford, John Foster Dulles, Georges Bidault, George Coker, Walt Rostow, J. W. Fulbright, J. Edgar Hoover, Joseph R. McCarthy

In 1974, "The Island at the Top of the World" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Robert Stevenson (director); John Whedon (screenplay); Donald Sinden, David Hartman, Jacques Marin, Mako, David Gwillim, Agneta Eckemyr, Lasse Kolstad, Rolf Søder, Sverre Anker Ousdal, Denny Miller, Ivor Barry, Lee Paul, Gunnar Öhlund, Erik Silju, Torsten Wahlund, Niels Hinrichsen, Brendan Dillon, James Almanzar

In 1974, "The Man with the Golden Gun" was released by United Artists / Eon Productions; Guy Hamilton (director); Richard Maibaum, Tom Mankiewicz (screenplay); Roger Moore, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland, Maud Adams, Hervé Villechaize, Clifton James, Richard Loo, Soon-Taik Oh, Marc Lawrence, Lois Maxwell, Marne Maitland, Desmond Llewelyn, James Cossins, Bernard Lee, Sonny Caldinez, Chan Yiu Lam, Francoise Therry

In 1974, "Swept Away (Italy)" was released by Medusa Distribuzione; Lina Wertmüller (director/screenplay); Giancarlo Giannini, Mariangela Melato, Isa Danieli, Riccardo Salvino, Aldo Puglisi, Eros Pagni

In 1975, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (re-release)" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; David Hand, William Cottrell, Wilfred Jackson, Larry Morey, Perce Pearce, Ben Sharpsteen (directors); Ted Sears, Richard Creedon, Otto Englander, Dick Rickard, Earl Hurd, Merrill De Maris, Dorothy Ann Blank, Webb Smith (screenplay); Adriana Caselotti, Lucille La Verne, Harry Stockwell, Roy Atwell, Pinto Colvig, Otis Harlan, Scotty Mattraw, Billy Gilbert, Eddie Collins, Jimmy MacDonald, Moroni Olsen, Stuart Buchanan

In 1976, "Across the Great Divide" was released by Pacific International Enterprises; Stewart Raffill (director/screenplay); Robert Logan, Heather Rattray, George Buck Flower, Frank Salsedo, Mark Edward Hall, Hal Bokar

In 1978, "Every Which Way But Loose" was released by Warner Bros. / The Malpaso Company; James Fargo (director); Jeremy Joe Kronsberg (screenplay); Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Geoffrey Lewis, Beverly D'Angelo, Ruth Gordon, John Quade, Dan Vadis, Roy Jenson, Bill McKinney, William O'Connell, Jeremy Joe Kronsberg, Gene LeBell, Judson Scott, James McEachin, Walter Barnes, Gregory Walcott, Hank Worden, George Chandler, Harry Guardino, Mel Tillis, Phil Everly, Manis, Gary Davis, Scott Dockstader, Orwin Harvey, Chuck Waters, Jerry Wills, Cary Michael Cheifer; Action, Comedy; Live Action

In 1978, "King of the Gypsies" was released by Paramount Pictures / Dino De Laurentiis Company; Frank Pierson (director/screenplay); Eric Roberts, Sterling Hayden, Shelley Winters, Susan Sarandon, Brooke Shields, Annette O'Toole, Judd Hirsch, Annie Potts, Michael V. Gazzo, Antonia Rey, Matthew Labyorteaux, Roy Brocksmith, Danielle Brisebois, Faith Minton; Drama; Live Action

In 1978, "Starcrash" was released by New World Pictures / Bancom Audiovision Corporation / Film Enterprise Production; Luigi Cozzi (director/screenplay); Nat Wachsberger, R.A. Dillon (screenplay); Marjoe Gortner, Caroline Munro, David Hasselhoff, Joe Spinell, Robert Tessier, Nadia Cassini, Judd Hamilton, Christopher Plummer; Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Live Action

In 1979, "All That Jazz" was released by 20th Century Fox; Bob Fosse (director/screenplay); Robert Alan Aurthur (screenplay); Roy Scheider, Jessica Lange, Ann Reinking, Leland Palmer, Cliff Gorman, Ben Vereen, Erzsébet Földi, Keith Gordon, David Margulies, Michael Tolan, Max Wright, William LeMassena, Deborah Geffner, John Lithgow, Jules Fisher, Chris Chase, Anthony Holland, Sandahl Bergman, Jennifer Nairn-Smith, Ben Masters, Robert Levine, C.C.H. Pounder, Wallace Shawn, Tito Goya, Michael Hinton, Eileen Casey, Bruce Anthony Davis, Gary Flannery, Danny Ruvolo, Leland Schwantes, John Sowinski, Candace Tovar, Rima Vetter; Musical, Drama; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “For The Love Of You” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Happy” by Eddie Kendricks peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Lonely School Year” by The Hudson Brothers peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Our Day Will Come” by Frankie Valli peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “The Last Game Of The Season (A Blind Man In The Bleachers)” by David Geddes peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Volaré (nel blu dipinto di blu)” by Al Martino peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “Down To The Line” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Eighteen With A Bullet” by Pete Wingfield peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Every Bit Of Love” by Ken Tobias peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “For The Love Of You” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “I'm On Fire” by Jim Gilstrap peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “In The Winter” by Janis Ian peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Make Me Your Baby” by Suzanne Stevens peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Our Day Will Come” by Frankie Valli peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Part Time Love” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Secret Love” by Freddy Fender peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “The Last Game Of The Season (A Blind Man In The Bleachers)” by David Geddes peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “First Impressions” by The Impressions peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Golden Years” by David Bowie peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Happy To Be On An Island In The Sun” by Demis Roussos peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, ✪✪ “Dance Of The Cuckoos” by The Band Of The Black Watch peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, ✪✪ “The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine” by Laurel and Hardy peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “Bad Blood / The Immigrant” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Bang-A-Boomerang / Roly-Poly Girl” by Svenne and Charlotte peaked at number 94 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Black-Eyed Bruiser / Help Help” by Stevie Wright peaked at number 99 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Born To Run / Meeting Across The River” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Everything's The Same (Ain't Nothing Changed) / Overnight Thing” by Billy Swan peaked at number 84 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Feelings / This World Today Is A Mess” by Morris Albert peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Get It Up For Love / Love In Bloom” by David Cassidy peaked at number 85 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Kiss Me, Kiss Your Baby / Put Out The Fire” by Brotherhood Of Man peaked at number 92 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Rendezvous / Medley” by The Hudson Brothers peaked at number 61 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Run Joey Run / Honey Don't Blow It” by David Geddes peaked at number 36 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “World Of Make Believe / Just Began” by Stylus peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, 🎄🤣 “Father Christmas Do Not Touch Me / The Inbetweenies” by The Goodies peaked at number 87 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “Calypso” by John Denver peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Who Loves You” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1975, ✪✪ “Fred Dagg and The Man From Tamaki” by The Gumboot Orchestra and Chorus peaked at number 39 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “Gone Girl” by Jack Jersey peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Johanna (De noodlottige geschiedenis van een maagd en een boze schoenlapper)” by Rijk de Gooyer peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Mississippi” by Pussycat peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Show Me You're A Woman” by Mud peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, ⏺ “Space Oddity” by David Bowie peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “Imagine” by John Lennon and The Plastic Ono Band peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1975, “In For A Penny” by Slade peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Tears On My Pillow” by Johnny Nash peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1975, “That's The Way (I Like It)” by K.C. and The Sunshine Band peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1975, “What A Difference A Day Makes” by Esther Phillips peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1975, ✪✪ “Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide Is Painless)” by Small Town Singers peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “Disco Stomp” by Hamilton Bohannon peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Flipper” by Peter Cornelius peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Gö, do schaust” by Wolfgang Ambros peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Jö schau” by Georg Danzer peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Kiss Me, Kiss Your Baby” by Brotherhood Of Man peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “Wenn du denkst du denkst dann denkst du nur du denkst” by Juliane Werding peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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