1972’s Biggest Artists and Songs Carly Simon (1971 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1972) Carole King (Grammy for Album of the Year) It’s Too Late -Carole King (Grammy for Record of the Year) New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: America, Jackson Browne, Styx, Doobie Brothers, Jim Croce, Steely Dan, Bette Midler, Gary… Read More
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Top 25 Songs of 1970-1979 1. You Light Up My Life- Debby Boone 2. Night Fever – Bee Gees 3. Tonight’s The Night (Gonna Be Alright) – Rod Stewart 4. Shadow Dancing – Andy Gibb 5. Le Freak – Chic 6. My Sharona – The Knack 7. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face… Read More
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
1972 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1972: World Changing Event: Intel invented the single-chip microprocessor. The Top Song was The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack The Movies to Watch include The Godfather, The Getaway, What’s Up Doc and The Poseidon Adventure The Most Famous Person in America was probably Notable books include: Jonathan… Read More
1972 Popular Music Chart 1. Rock and Roll part II – Gary Glitter 2. American Pie – Don McLean 3. Lean On Me – Bill Withers 4. Rock and Roll – Led Zeppelin 5. I’ll Take You There – Staple Singers 6. Precious and Few – Climax 7. Let’s Stay Together – Al Green 8.… 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 Shaft (1971) – Opening CreditWatch this video on YouTube When introduced to the audience, Charlie Chaplin received a twelve-minute standing ovation, the longest 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
