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In 1964, R.C., “Can Your Monkey Do The Dog” by Rufus Thomas peaked at #48 on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, Capitol Records is besieged with requests for heavyweight boxing champ Cassius Clayʹs album, “I Am the Greatest.” Itʹs in big demand because of Clayʹs defeat of Sonny Liston last month. Columbia expects to sell 500,000 copies and Clays says, “Iʹm better and prettier than Chubby Checker.”
In 1964, The Beatles “I Want to Hold Your Hand” and “She Loves You” are, according to Billboard, “neck and neck” for the top spot on the singles chart.
In 1967, The Beatles finish recording “Lovely Rita.”
In 1967, Clark Gesnerʹs musical “Youʹre a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” based on the “Peanuts” comic strips by Charles M. Schulz with Gary Burghoff in the title role, opened in New Yorkʹs Greenwich Village, beginning an off-Broadway run of 1,597 performances.
In 1968, AT THE MOVIES “THE SECRET WAR OF HARRY FRIGG” (Paul Newman); “Doctor Dolittle” (Rex Harrison); “BONNIE AND CLYDE” (Faye Dunaway, Warren Beatty); “PLANET OF THE APES” (Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall); “THE PRESIDENTʹS ANALYST” (James Coburn); “GUESS WHOʹS COMING TO DINNER” (Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn)
In 1969, The Who release “Pinball Wizard” in the United Kingdom. Itʹs the first selection the public hears from the rock opera “Tommy.”
In 1969, Two of the three Apollo-9 astronauts test flew their lunar module around the main spacecraft while in Earth orbit, then linked the two together again.
In 1970, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Hee Haw”. Other Articles: Pat Paulsen, Billy DeWolfe.
In 1970, R.C., “Travelin' Band” by Credence Clearwater Revival peaked at number two on the pop singles chart. “Whoʹll Stop The Rain” was the “B” side that peaked at number ten.
In 1970, R.C., “Whole Lotta Love” by Led Zeppelin peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1970, The skier is Slovenian ski jumper Vinko Bogataj. During the International Ski Flying Championships in Oberstdorf, West Germany, Bogataj lost control in icy conditions, flipped wildly, and crashed through a fence. His spectacular wipeout was captured by a film crew from ABC's Wide World of Sports. Beginning in the early 1970s, the clip was used in the show's iconic opening sequence to personify "the agony of defeat."
In 1970, The number one selling album: SIMON and GARFUNKELʹs “BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER” (first of ten weeks as Americaʹs best selling LP)
In 1970, In the opening round of the Mideast Regional in the NCAA basketball tournament, Austin Carr sinks 25 of 44 field goal attempts and eleven of 14 free throws to lead Notre Dame to a 112-82 rout of Ohio University. His 61 points is an NCAA record tournament record, surpassing the 58 points scored by Princetonʹs Bill Bradley in 1965.
In 1973, A song from the movie Deliverance called "Dueling Banjos" by Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandel became one of the few 1970s instrumentals to be awarded a Gold record. The record had topped the Cash Box Magazine Best Sellers list and reached No.2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
In 1973, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band starred in a showcase at Maxʹs Kansas City Club in New York. In the audience — CBS talent scout John Hammond. The man who signed Billie Holiday and Bob Dylan would sign Springsteen to a long-term recording contract.
In 1973, One of the rare instrumentals to go gold this decade is “Dueling Banjos,” performed by Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandel.
In 1973, The comet (Lubos) Kohoutek is discovered at Hamburg Observatory.
In 1973, “Dueling Banjos/deliverence” album (soundtrack) was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1973, “Your Mama Donʹt Dance” single by Loggins and Messina was certified Gold by the RIAA.
In 1973, "Slither" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Howard Zieff (director): W.D. Richter (screenplay); James Caan, Peter Boyle, Sally Kellerman, Louise Lasser, Allen Garfield, Richard B. Shull, Alex Rocco, Seamon Glass, Diana Darrin, Stuart Nisbet, Virginia Sale, Alex Henteloff, Len Lesser, Garry Goodrow; Comedy; Thriller
In 1973, "The Long Goodbye" was released by United Artists / Lion's Gate Films; Robert Altman (director); Leigh Brackett (screenplay); Elliott Gould, Nina van Pallandt, Sterling Hayden, Mark Rydell, Henry Gibson, David Arkin, Jim Bouton, Warren Berlinger, Pancho Córdova, Enrique Lucero, Rutanya Alda, Jack Riley, Jerry Jones, John S. Davies, Ken Sansom, David Carradine, Arnold Schwarzenegger; Satirical
In 1964, 😉🤣 “Can Your Monkey Do The Dog” by Rufus Thomas peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Abigail Beecher” by Freddy Cannon peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Bye Bye Barbara” by Johnny Mathis peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Comin' Home” by Delaney and Bonnie and Friends Featuring Eric Clapton peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Don't Worry Baby” by The Tokens peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Good Guys Only Win In The Movies” by Mel and Tim peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “He Walks Like A Man” by Jody Miller peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “High On A Hill” by Scott English peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “If I Never Knew Your Name” by Vic Dana peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Jennifer Tomkins” by Street People peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Keep On Doin'” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Mo' Onions” by Booker T. and The M.G.'s peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Never Had A Dream Come True” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Rainy Night In Georgia” by Brook Benton peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Stop and Think It Over” by Dale and Grace peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Tell Me Baby” by Garnet Mimms and The Enchanters peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The Shelter Of Your Arms” by Sammy Davis, Jr. peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Travelin' Band” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Until It's Time For You To Go” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Why Should I Cry?” by Gentrys peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “You Were Wrong” by Z.Z. Hill peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Don't Get Close” by Little Anthony and The Imperials peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “If You've Got A Heart” by Bobby 'Blue' Bland peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “New World Coming” by Mama Cass Elliot peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “That's Where I Went Wrong” by The Poppy Family peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Declaration” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Thrill Is Gone” by B.B. King peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Touch Of You” by Brenda and The Tabulations peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Travelin' Band” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Bits and Pieces” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Candy Man” by Brian Poole and The Tremeloes peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Down On The Corner” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Elizabethan Reggae” by Boris Gardiner peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Want You Back” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “It's An Open Secret” by Joy Strings peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Joy Of Living” by Cliff and Hank peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Over You” by Freddie and The Dreamers peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head” by Bobbie Gentry peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Wand'rin' Star / Talk To The Trees” by Lee Marvin / Clint Eastwood peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “A Fool Never Learns” by Andy Williams peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1964, “For You” by Ricky Nelson peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Without Love (There Is Nothing)” by Tom Jones peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Fat Jack” by Hearts Of Soul peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Temma Harbour” by Mary Hopkin peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “True Love Travels On A Gravel Road” by Percy Sledge peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Vietnam” by Jimmy Cliff peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Who'll Stop The Rain / Travelin' Band” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Needles and Pins” by The Searchers peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Reflections Of My Life” by Marmalade peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Spiel mir das Lied vom Tod (Jill's Theme)” by Ennio Morricone peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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