Top 125 Summer Songs of the 70s

Summer Songs of the 1970sSummer Songs come in two different varieties:1. The classic songs that describe summertime, vacations, beaches and the boardwalk.2. The songs that were played 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… Read More

Top 100 Disco Hits

Top 100 Disco Dance Hits1. Y.M.C.A. – Village People2. I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor3. Brick House – Commodores4. Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough – Michael Jackson5. It’s Raining Men – The Weather Girls6. Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry7. Super Freak – Rick James8. Last Dance – Donna Summer9. Disco Inferno –… Read More

The Top 100 Comedy Films

Top 100 Movie Comedies1.Airplane! (Directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker, 1980)2.Some Like It Hot (Directed by Billy Wilder, 1959)3.Groundhog Day (Directed by Harold Ramis, 1993)4.This Is Spinal Tap (Directed by Rob Reiner, 1984)5.Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Directed by Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones, 1975)6.Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (Directed… Read More

1979 Number One Hits

1979 Billboard Number One Hits:December 9, 1978 – January 5, 1979:Le Freak – ChicJanuary 6 – January 19:Too Much Heaven – Bee GeesJanuary 20 – February 9:Le Freak – ChicFebruary 10 – March 9:Do Ya Think I’m Sexy? – Rod StewartMarch 10 – March 23:I Will Survive – Gloria GaynorMarch 24 – April 6:Tragedy –… Read More

1979 Fun Facts, Trivia and History

1979 Fun Facts, Trivia and HistoryQuick Facts from 1979World-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 Life of Brian.The Most… Read More

Popular and Best-selling Books From The 1970s

Popular and Best-selling Books From 1970:Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy BlumeBless the Beasts and Children by Glensin SwarthoutBury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee BrownThe Crystal Cave by Mary StewartDeliverance by James DickeyEverything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* (*But Were Afraid to Ask) by David ReubenThe French Lieutenant’s Woman by John FowlesThe Gang That Couldn’t… Read More

Pop Culture Quiz: 1979

What Happened In 1979?79 Trivia Questions And Answers For 1979 History(answers)1. Where did America’s most serious nuclear power plant accident happen?2. A movie with a similar theme was released about the same time as the Three Mile Island accident. Name that film.3. Name the song from The Muppet Movie that peaked at #25 on the… Read More

1979 Oscars 51st Academy Awards

1979 Oscars 51st Academy AwardsWinners Announced: April 9, 1979Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: Johnny Carson (introduced as “John Carson”)Eligibility Year: 1978Intriguing Trivia and HighlightsIntroduction Curveball: Johnny Carson, a seasoned late-night host, was formally introduced as “John Carson,” which was a bit unusual for TV audiences.Dear Hunter, the Winner: The Deer Hunter swept… Read More

1979 Grammy Award Winners

 Winners Announced: February 15, 1979Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: John DenverEligibility Year: October 1, 1977 – September 30, 1978Intriguing Trivia and Nuggets of KnowledgeEnd of the Disco Era: This year’s Grammy Awards coincided with the tail end of the disco craze, and the Bee Gees were the darlings of the night.Denver’s Final Act:… Read More

1978 Number One Hits

1978 Billboard Number One Hits:December 24, 1977 – January 13, 1978:How Deep Is Your Love – Bee GeesJanuary 14 – February 3:Baby Come Back – PlayerFebruary 4 – March 3:Stayin’ Alive – Bee GeesMarch 4 – March 17:(Love Is) Thicker Than Water – Andy GibbMarch 18 – May 12:Night Fever – Bee GeesMay 13 –… Read More

1978 Trivia, History and Fun Facts

1978 Trivia, History and Fun FactsQuick Facts from 1978World 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 probably Muhammad… Read More

Pop Culture Quiz: 1978

What Happened In 1978?78 Trivia Questions For 1978 History(answers)1. Gary Busey was a hit playing the role of this 1950s rocker. Name that film2. This 1978 fantasy/sports/comedic drama was based on a 1941 film, Waiting on Mr. Jordan. Name that film3. Name the fictional college in which the film Animal House occurred.4. Who won the… Read More

1978 Oscars 50th Academy Awards

1978 Oscars 50th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: April 3, 1978Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: Bob HopeEligibility Year: 1977Riveting Trivia and Tantalizing TidbitsMilestone Event: This ceremony marked the 50th anniversary of the Oscars, making it an especially significant year.Woody Allen’s No-Show: Woody Allen won for Best Director for Annie Hall but didn’t attend the… Read More

1978 Grammy Award Winners

1978 Grammy Award WinnersWinners Announced: February 23, 1978Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: John DenverEligibility Year: October 1, 1976 – September 30, 1977Trivia and Fascinating FactsChanging of the Guard: This year marked a shift in hosting duties, as John Denver took over from Andy Williams, who had been hosting the Grammys for several years… Read More

1977 Number One Hits

1977 Billboard Number One Hits:November 13 – January 7, 1977:Tonight’s The Night (Gonna Be Alright) – Rod StewartJanuary 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 SayerJanuary 22 – January… Read More