December 9, 1978 – January 5, 1979: Le Freak – Chic January 6 – January 19: Too Much Heaven – Bee Gees January 20 – February 9: Le Freak – Chic February 10 – March 9: Do Ya Think I’m Sexy? – Rod Stewart March 10 – March 23: I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor… Read More
Tag: 1970s
1979 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1979: World Changing Event: Khomeini’s Iranian Revolution over Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi. The Other World Changing Event: The introduction of the Sony Walkman The Top Song was My Sharona by The Knack The Movies to Watch include Alien, Rocky 2, The Muppet Movie, Apocalypse Now and Star Trek: The Motion Picture and The… Read More
Popular and Notable Books From 1970: Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume Bless the Beasts and Children by Glensin Swarthout Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart Deliverance by James Dickey Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* (*But Were Afraid to… Read More
Decisions, Decisions! Advice Songs From The 1970s If life seems jolly rotten, There’s something you’ve forgotten, And that’s to laugh and smile and dance and sing. When you’re feeling in the dumps, Don’t be silly chumps. Just purse your lips and whistle. That’s the thing… -Monty Python (From Life of Brian) Giving and accepting advice… Read More
Summer Songs come in two different varieties: 1. The the classic songs that describe summertime, vacations, beaches and the boardwalk. 2. The songs that were payed in constant rotation on the radio and dance clubs We tried to combine both the classic summer songs and songs in different genres that dominated the airwaves during the… Read More
1979 Oscars 51st Academy Awards Winners Announced: April 9, 1979 Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, California Host: Johnny Carson (introduced as “John Carson”) Eligibility Year: 1978 This was the final public appearance of actor John Wayne. The nominees for the 51st Academy Awards were announced on February 20, 1979 1979 Oscar Nominees and… Read More
1979 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: February 15, 1979 Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California Host: John Denver Eligibility Year: October 1, 1977 – September 30, 1978 1979 Grammy Winners Record of the Year: Just the Way You Are – Billy Joel Album of the Year: Saturday Night Fever, Bee Gees, David Shire, Yvonne… Read More
You know what I’m talkin’ ’bout C’mon, baby Let your love come out If you believe in love Let’s get it on -Let’s Get It On, Marvin Gaye A lot of Sexy Songs sound so innocent, until an adult hears a child naively singing it… Lookin’ for some hot stuff, baby this evening I need… Read More
December 24, 1977 – January 13, 1978: How Deep Is Your Love – Bee Gees January 14 – February 3: Baby Come Back – Player February 4 – March 3: Stayin’ Alive – Bee Gees March 4 – March 17: (Love Is) Thicker Than Water – Andy Gibb March 18 – May 12: Night Fever… Read More
1978 Trivia, History and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1978: World Changing Event: Louise Brown, the first “test-tube baby,” was born healthy in Oldham General Hospital, UK. The Top Song was Night Fever by The Bee Gees The Movies to Watch include Grease, Every Which Way But Loose, Superman and Heaven Can Wait The Most Famous Person in America was… Read More
1978 Oscars 50th Academy Awards Winners Announced: April 3, 1978 Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, California Host: Bob Hope Eligibility Year: 1977 The Turning Point set the record for the most nominations without a win (11). Star Wars won 6 of the 10 nominations. 1978 Oscar Nominees and Winners Best Picture: Annie Hall… Read More
1978 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: February 23, 1978 Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California Host: John Denver Eligibility Year: October 1, 1976 – September 30, 1977 1978 Grammy Winners Record of the Year: Hotel California – Eagles Album of the Year: Rumours, Fleetwood Mac (Warner Bros.) Song of the Year (tie): Love Theme… Read More
November 13 – January 7, 1977: Tonight’s The Night (Gonna Be Alright) – Rod Stewart January 8 – January 14: You Don’t Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show) – Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. January 15 – January 21: You Make Me Feel Like Dancing – Leo Sayer January 22… Read More
1977 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1977: The Top Song was You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone The Movies to Watch include Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Smokey and the Bandit The Most Famous Person in America was probably Dungeons & Dragons Basic Set (card game)… Read More
1977 Oscars 49th Academy Awards Winners Announced: March 28, 1977 Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, California Hosts: Richard Pryor, Jane Fonda, Ellen Burstyn, Warren Beatty Eligibility Year: 1976 Peter Finch was the first posthumous winner of an Oscar for acting. The “Academy Award of Merit” is what the Oscar statue is officially called.… Read More
1977 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: February 19, 1977 Held at: Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, California Host: Andy Williams Eligibility Year: October 16, 1975 – September 30, 1976 1977 Grammy Winners Record of the Year: This Masquerade – George Benson Album of the Year: Songs in the Key of Life, Stevie Wonder (Tamla/Motown) Song of… Read More
December 27, 1975 – January 2, 1976: Let’s Do It Again – The Staple Singers January 3 – January 9: Saturday Night – Bay City Rollers January 10 – January 16: Convoy – C.W. McCall January 17 – January 23: I Write The Songs – Barry Manilow January 24 – January 30: Theme from Mahogany… Read More
1976 Trivia, Fun Facts and History Quick Facts from 1976: World Changing Event: Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs founded Apple Computer, in Jobs’ parents garage, in Cupertino, California. The Top Song was Tonight’s The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart Influential Songs include: Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, Do You Feel Like We Do by… Read More
1976 Oscars 48th Academy Awards Winners Announced: March 29, 1976 Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, California Hosts: Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, George Segal, Goldie Hawn, Gene Kelly Eligibility Year: 1975 One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest eaned 9 nominations, winning 5 Oscars. 1976 Oscar Nominees and Winners Best Picture: One Flew Over the… Read More
1976 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: February 28, 1976 Held at: Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, California Host: Andy Williams Eligibility Year: October 16, 1974 – October 15, 1975 1976 Grammy Winners Record of the Year: Love Will Keep Us Together – Captain and Tennille Album of the Year: Still Crazy After All These Years, Paul… Read More
December 28, 1974 – January 3, 1975: Angie Baby – Helen Reddy January 4 – January 17: Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds – Elton John January 18 – January 24: Mandy – Barry Manilow January 25 – January 31: Please Mr. Postman – The Carpenters February 1 – February 7: Laughter In The Rain… Read More
1975 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1975: World Changing Event: HBO put itself on the Pop Culture Map when it broadcast the “Thrilla in Manila” – the heavyweight boxing championship match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier live from the Philippines. The Top Song was Love Will Keep Us Together by The Captain and… Read More
1975 Oscars 47th Academy Awards Winners Announced: April 8, 1975 Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, California Hosts: Sammy Davis, Jr., Bob Hope, Shirley MacLaine, Frank Sinatra Eligibility Year: 1974 This was the only Oscars where all nominees in one category were released by the same studio: all five Best Costume Design nominations were… Read More
1975 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: March 1, 1975 Held at: Uris Theatre, New York, New York Host: Andy Williams Eligibility Year: October 16, 1973 – October 15, 1974 1975 Grammy Winners Record of the Year: I Honestly Love You – Olivia Newton-John Album of the Year: Fulfillingness’ First Finale, Stevie Wonder (Tamla/Motown) Song of… Read More
December 29, 1973 – January 13, 1974: Time In A Bottle – Jim Croce January 12 – January 18: The Joker – Steve Miller Band January 19 – January 25: Show And Tell – Al Wilson January 26 – February 1: You’re Sixteen – Ringo Starr February 2 – February 8: The Way We Were… Read More
1974 Fun Facts, History and Trivia Quick Facts from 1974: The Odd Movie Premiere: The world premiere of Blazing Saddles took place at the Pickwick Drive-In theater in Burbank, CA where 200 guests watched the film on horseback. The Top Song was The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand Influential Songs include: Rebel Rebel by… Read More
1974 Oscars 46th Academy Awards Winners Announced: April 2, 1974 Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, California Hosts: John Huston, Diana Ross, Burt Reynolds, David Niven Eligibility Year: 1973 Tatum O’Neal, age 10, was the youngest person to ever win an Oscar. “In recent years, especially, there has been a great deal of criticism… Read More
Robert Opel dashed naked from across from the backstage during the 46th Academy Awards ceremony, and flashed a peace sign with his fingers as he jogged offstage. David Niven was in the middle of an introduction for Elizabeth Taylor as this, the first televised streak occurred, on April 2, 1974, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion,… Read More
1974 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: March 2, 1974 Held at: Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, California Host: Andy Williams Eligibility Year: October 16, 1972 – October 15, 1973 1974 Grammy Winners Record of the Year: Killing Me Softly With His Song – Roberta Flack Album of the Year: Innervisions, Stevie Wonder (Tamla/Motown) Song of the… Read More
December 16, 1972 – January 5, 1973: Me and Mrs. Jones – Billy Paul January 6 – January 26: You’re So Vain – Carly Simon January 27 – February 2: Superstition – Stevie Wonder February 3 – February 23: Crocodile Rock – Elton John February 24 – March 23: Killing Me Softly With His Song… Read More
