Tag: 1972
December 25, 1971 – – January 14, 1972: Brand New Key – Melanie January 15 – February 11: American Pie – Don McLean February 12 – February 18: Let’s Stay Together – Al Green February 19 – March 17: Without You – Nilsson March 18 – March 24: Heart of Gold – Neil Young March… Read More
Kitty Hawk Mutiny The USS Kitty Hawk riot was the first mass mutiny in the history of the U. S. Navy and were it not for military law, the incident might be passed off as a demonstration. Following the civil rights demonstrations of the 60s, White people went over board in trying to erase any… Read More
Racial Pandering in the 1970s Any Black person who grew up in the 1970s probably remember it as the era of racial pandering. It was common to be invited to a White friend’s party or social gathering just so they could show off their Black friend. I was often invited to parties by people who… Read More
1972 Oscars 44th Academy Awards Winners Announced: April 10, 1972 Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, California Hosts: Helen Hayes, Alan King, Sammy Davis, Jr., Jack Lemmon Eligibility Year: 1971 When introduced to the audience, Charlie Chaplin received a twelve-minute standing ovation, the longest in Academy Awards history. This was the first time in… Read More
1972 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: March 14, 1972 Held at: Felt Forum, New York City Host: Andy Williams Eligibility Year: October 16, 1970 – October 15, 1971 1972 Grammy Winners Record of the Year: It’s Too Late – Carole King Album of the Year: Tapestry, Carole King (Ode) Song of the Year: You’ve Got… Read More