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
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1971 Billboard Number One Hits:December 26, 1970 – January 22, 1971:My Sweet Lord – George HarrisonJanuary 23 – February 12:Knock Three Times – DawnFebruary 13 – March 19:One Bad Apple – The OsmondsMarch 20 – April 2:Me and Bobby McGee – Janis JoplinApril 3 – April 16:Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) – The… Read More
1971 Fun Facts, Trivia and HistoryQuick Facts from 1971World Changing Event: Television and radio cigarette ads were banned in America.The Top Song was Joy To The World by Three Dog NightThe Movies to Watch include Willard, Big Jake, Billy Jack, Fiddler on the Roof and The Last Picture ShowThe Most Famous Person in America was probably Warren Beatty.Notable books include… Read More
1971 Top 100 Music Hits Chart1. You’ve Got A Friend – James Taylor2. Joy To The World – Three Dog Night3. Brown Sugar – Rolling Stones4. Stairway To Heaven – Led Zeppelin5. Imagine – John Lennon6. Behind Blue Eyes – the Who7. What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye8. Proud Mary – Ike and Tina Turner9.… Read More
1971 Oscars 43rd Academy Awards971 Oscars 43rd Academy Awards: A Night of Cinematic MarvelsWinners Announced: April 15, 1971Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: no one (34 presenters)Eligibility Year: 1970The Night’s Big Winners and Memorable MomentsPatton Sweeps the Night: The biographical war film about General George S. Patton captured seven Oscars, including Best Picture… Read More
1971’s Biggest Artists and SongsThe Carpenters (1970 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1971)The Carpenters were brother and sister Karen and Richard Carpenter.Simon and Garfunkle (Grammy for Album of the Year)Bridge Over Troubled Water (Grammy for Record of the Year)New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Rod Stewart, John Denver, Cat Stevens, Olivia Newton-John,… Read More
1971 Pop Culture Trivia Quiz71 Trivia Questions for 1971 History(answers)1. Who was the President of the United States in 1971?2. On January 12, 1971, this landmark television show debuted on CBS…3. Name the 64-page children’s book about a main character who “speaks for the trees”…4. Can you tell us Dr. Seuss’ real name?5. Which Amendment… Read More
1971 Grammy Award WinnersWinners Announced: March 16, 1971Held at: Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: Andy WilliamsEligibility Year: November 2, 1969 – October 15, 1970Award Highlights and Musical MilestonesBridge Over Troubled Water Triumphs: The iconic duo Simon & Garfunkel walked away with six Grammys for their album Bridge Over Troubled Water, including Album of the Year.Country… Read More