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In 1965, The number one Billboard Pop Hit: “Eight Days a Week,” The Beatles. The song is the first British single to go to number one in the United States but not make the chart in its own country. (The single is not released in Great Britain.)
In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #61. “Operation: Steam Heat”. Hot water spurting from beneath the island pleases the castaways as they can now have hot water piped to their huts. However, the hot water also concerns the professor since it means that increased volcanic activity may be imminent. The Professor saves the day by making a bomb from ingredients found on the island (of course!) to spike the volcano.
In 1967, The Beatles (minus Lennon) finish off “Getting Better” for their Sergeant Pepperʹs Lonely Hearts Club Band LP, due June 1.
In 1972, AMERICA received a gold record for their debut LP “America,” featuring “Horse With No Name.” Two weeks later, the single “A Horse with No Name” also goes gold.
In 1972, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Fender Benders”, Carolʹs minor accident in a parking lot turns into a court case; Immediately after the collision both Harry Duggan and Carol agree to pay their own damages. Later that evening, however, Mr. Duggan visits the Bradys and claims it was Carolʹs fault and says he will take her to court if she doesnʹt pay to have his car fixed.
In 1973, On the cover of TV Guide: “Marlo Thomas”. Other Articles: Gene Wilder, UFO
In 1973, Record stores are stocking a couple of new songs. The Edgar Winter Groupʹs “Frankenstein” and Steely Danʹs “Reelin' In The Years.”
In 1973, The Pink Floyd album “The Dark Side of the Moon” was first released in the U.S. by Capitol Records (the British release came nearly two weeks later).
In 1969, "The Assassination Bureau" opened in theaters in the U.K.
In 1971, "Get Carter" was released by MGM-EMI Distributors / MGM-British Studios; Mike Hodges (director/screenplay); Michael Caine, Ian Hendry, John Osborne, Britt Ekland, Bryan Mosley, George Sewell, Tony Beckley, Glynn Edwards, Alun Armstrong, Bernard Hepton, Petra Markham, Geraldine Moffat, Dorothy White, Rosemarie Dunham, John Bindon, Terence Rigby, Godfrey Quigley, Kevin Brennan, Ben Aris, Alexander Morton, John Quarmby; Action, Crime, Thriller; Live Action; Gangster
In 1972, "Frogs" was released by American International Pictures; George McCowan (director); Robert Hutchison, Robert Blees (screenplay); Ray Milland, Sam Elliott, Joan Van Ark, Adam Roarke, Lynn Borden, Judy Pace, Mae Mercer, Dale Willingham, Hal Hodges, David Gilliam, Nicholas Cortland, George Skaff, Hollis Irving, Lance Taylor Sr.; Horror
In 1972, "Silent Running" was released by Universal Pictures; Douglas Trumbull (director); Deric Washburn, Michael Cimino, Steven Bochco (screenplay); Bruce Dern, Cliff Potts, Ron Rifkin, Jesse Vint, Mark Persons, Cheryl Sparks, Steven Brown, Larry Whisenhunt; Sci-Fi
In 1972, "What's Up, Doc?" was released by Warner Bros. / Saticoy Productions; Peter Bogdanovich (director); Buck Henry, David Newman, Robert Benton (screenplay); Barbra Streisand, Ryan O'Neal, Madeline Kahn, Austin Pendleton, Kenneth Mars, Michael Murphy, Stefan Gierasch, Sorrell Booke, Philip Roth, Mabel Albertson, Liam Dunn, John Hillerman, George Morfogen, Graham Jarvis, Randy Quaid, M. Emmet Walsh, Jack Perkins, Gil Perkins, Christa Lang, Don Bexley, John Byner, William Niven, Mel Blanc, Arthur Q. Bryan; Screwball; Comedy
In 1973, "Schlock" was released by Jack H. Harris Enterprises; John Landis (director/screenplay); John Landis, Enrica Blankey, Eliza Garrett, Saul Kahan, Joseph Piantadosi, Richard Gillis, Tom Alvich, Walter Levine, Eric Allison, Ralph Baker, Gene Fox, Susan Weiser, Jonathan A. Flint, Amy Schireson, Belinda Folsey, E.G. Harty; Comedy; Horror
In 1973, "The Vault of Horror" was released by Metromedia Producers Corporation / Amicus Productions; Roy Ward Baker (director); Milton Subotsky (screenplay); Dawn Addams, Tom Baker, Michael Craig, Denholm Elliott, Glynis Johns, Edward Judd, Curt Jürgens, Anna Massey, Daniel Massey, Terry-Thomas, Robin Nedwell, Geoffrey Davies, Terence Alexander, John Witty, Ishaq Bux, John Forbes-Robertson, Maurice Kaufmann, Arthur Mullard, Mike Pratt, Marianne Stone, Erik Chitty, Tommy Godfrey, Jerold Wells, Jasmina Hilton; Horror
In 1973, “Do You Want To Dance?” by Bette Midler peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Follow Your Daughter Home” by The Guess Who peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Girl You Need A Change Of Mind” by Eddie Kendricks peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Lost Horizon” by Shawn Phillips peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “One Man Parade” by James Taylor peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Peaceful Easy Feeling” by The Eagles peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Rosalie” by Sam Neely peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Soul Song” by Joe Stampley peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Today I Started Loving You Again” by Bettye Swann peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “We Did It” by Syl Johnson peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Boo, Boo, Don't 'Cha Be Blue” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Come Softly To Me” by The New Seekers peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Don't Expect Me To Be Your Friend” by Lobo peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Gypsy” by Abraham's Children peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “J'Entends Frapper” by Pagliaro peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Love Music” by The Raiders peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Rosalie” by Sam Neely peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “You Girl” by Lighthouse peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “20th Century Boy” by Marc Bolan and T. Rex peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “California Saga” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Cindy Incidentally” by Faces peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Doctor My Eyes” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, ⛵ “It Never Rains In Southern California” by Albert Hammond peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, ⛵ “Summer Breeze” by Seals and Crofts peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Dreams Are Ten A Penny (Jenny Jenny)” by Kincade peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Four and Twenty Hours” by Nana Mouskouri peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Gudbuy T'Jane” by Slade peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “One's On The Way” by Loretta Lynn peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Do You Wanna Touch Me? (Oh, Yeah!)” by Gary Glitter peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Pardon Me Sir” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Uche uche” by Vader Abraham met Zijn Goede Zonen peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Waar moet dat heen” by Barend Servet peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Fanitullen” by Christiania Fusel and Blaagress peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1973, ⛵ “Crocodile Rock” by Elton John peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Block Buster” by The Sweet peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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