********The Video List Of 1970********
This lens is about all the songs that hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Other things were happening in 1970.
Monday Night Football debuts on ABC
IBM introduces the floppy disk
The Beatles break up
On May 31 an earthquake kills more than 50,000 in Peru.
World Series- Baltimore defeats Cincinnati (4-1)
The LCD (liquid crystal display) is invented by Hoffman- La Roche (Switzerland)
Jimi and Janis die at the age of 27
United States population around 205,052,000
Kentucky Derby Champion- Dust Commander
Other things were happening in 1970.
Monday Night Football debuts on ABC
IBM introduces the floppy disk
The Beatles break up
On May 31 an earthquake kills more than 50,000 in Peru.
World Series- Baltimore defeats Cincinnati (4-1)
The LCD (liquid crystal display) is invented by Hoffman- La Roche (Switzerland)
Jimi and Janis die at the age of 27
United States population around 205,052,000
Kentucky Derby Champion- Dust Commander
What Is Billboard Hot 100?
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard Magazine.Chart rankings are based on airplay and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday; while the airplay tracking-week runs from Wednesday to Tuesday.
A new chart is compiled and officially released to the public by Billboard on Thursday. Each chart is dated with the "week-ending" date of the following Saturday.
How This Will Go
They are listed in order from the beginning of the year to the end. With videos of them singing their songs when possible.I have added a few extras in with the video list below. Commercials, news, who was born then, and other stuff of the year.
*If you want to view the video in a larger format then click on the "comments:" next to the video you want to watch.*
Enjoy and leave a message in the guestbook.
Just one more thing, if a link to a video does not work I will replace it with another one in a few days.
********Song Stats*********
In this year of 1970 there are 21 number one songs.From 17 different artist/group.
Four from The Jackson 5
Two from The Beatles
Only one song rolls into the other year.
The song that was longest at number one in this calendar year.
For six weeks
Bridge Over Trouble Water by Simon and Garfunkel
*Their song is highlighted down below.*
Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head
B.J. Thomas
This song was number one for four weeks.
January 3-24, 1970
January 3-24, 1970
B. J. Thomas Spotlight
The Scepter Hits and More 1964-73
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 07/11/2009)
I Want You Back
The Jackson 5
This song was number one for one week.
January 31, 1970
January 31, 1970
Venus
Shocking Blue
This song was number one for one week.
February 7, 1970
February 7, 1970
Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
Sly and the Family Stone
This song was number one for two weeks.
February 14-21, 1970
Was a double A-side record. The other song title was Everybody is a Star.
February 14-21, 1970
Was a double A-side record. The other song title was Everybody is a Star.
Sly & the Family Stone Spotlight
The Best of Sly & the Family Stone
Amazon Price: $10.98 (as of 07/11/2009)
Bridge Over Trouble Water
Simon and Garfunkel
This song was number one for six weeks.
February 28- April 4, 1970
As the song ends the last note on a violin is a long drawn out E-flat that lasts ten seconds.
* This video is a cool and rare look *
Simon and Garfunkel Spotlight
Bridge Over Troubled Water
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Let It Be
The Beatles
This song was number one for two weeks.
April 11-18, 1970
April 11-18, 1970
!!!!!!!!!!NEWS FLASH!!!!!!!!!!
This just came into our news room. A whale has been washed up on the beach. What will be done?
Paul Linnman is out there now,
This is funny and somewhat gross.
Paul Linnman is out there now,
This is funny and somewhat gross.
ABC
The Jackson 5
This song was number one for two weeks.
April 25- May 2, 1970
April 25- May 2, 1970
American Woman/ No Sugar Tonight
The Guess Who
This song was number one for three weeks.
May 9-23, 1970
A double A-side record played together.
May 9-23, 1970
A double A-side record played together.
The Guess Who Spotlight
![American Woman [EXTRA TRACKS] [ORIGINAL RECORDING REISSUED] [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51yLQHCPIWL._SL160_.jpg)
American Woman [EXTRA TRACKS] [ORIGINAL RECORDING REISSUED] [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]
Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 07/11/2009)
Commercial Time!!!
Your dog is hungry for Chuck Wagon and keep Jr. out of it.
Everything is Beautiful
Ray Stevens
This song was number one for two weeks.
May 30- June 6, 1970
A Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
May 30- June 6, 1970
A Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
This year of 1970
Some other news worthy things that happen in this year.
Life expectancy 70.8 years
Robert Young, Marcus Welby, M.D. An Emmy Award for Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series
Four students at Kent State University in Ohio slain by National Guardsmen at demonstration protesting incursion into Cambodia
Median Household Income $8,734
Tonga (June 4) and Fiji (October 10) gain independence from Britain
Super Bowl- Kansas City defeats Minnesota (23-7)
Bar Codes (computer-scanned binary signal code) are introduced for retail and industrial use in England
George C. Scott wins Oscar for Best Actor From the movie Patton
Life expectancy 70.8 years
Robert Young, Marcus Welby, M.D. An Emmy Award for Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series
Four students at Kent State University in Ohio slain by National Guardsmen at demonstration protesting incursion into Cambodia
Median Household Income $8,734
Tonga (June 4) and Fiji (October 10) gain independence from Britain
Super Bowl- Kansas City defeats Minnesota (23-7)
Bar Codes (computer-scanned binary signal code) are introduced for retail and industrial use in England
George C. Scott wins Oscar for Best Actor From the movie Patton
The Long and Winding Road
The Beatles
This song was number one for two weeks.
June 13-20, 1970
June 13-20, 1970
!!!!!!!!!!NEWS FLASH!!!!!!!!!!
This just in!
Jimi Hendrix is dead!
Lets go out there and find out what happened.
Jimi Hendrix is dead!
Lets go out there and find out what happened.
Pause For An Interview
Interview with Robert Plant and John Bonham. The well known rock band Led Zeppelin.
Songs from 1970 on Amazon
The Love You Save
The Jackson 5
This song was number one for two weeks.
June 27- July 4, 1970
June 27- July 4, 1970
Mama Told Me (not to come)
Three Dog Night
This song was number one for two weeks.
July 11-18, 1970
July 11-18, 1970
Three Dog Night Spotlight
It Ain't Easy
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Commercial Time!!!
Trade in that old '59 and get a new '70 Dodge Charger
Who Is Brand Spanking New In This Year Of 1970
Kirk Cameron (10-12)Alonzo Mourning (2-8)
Andre Agassi (4-29)
Uma Thurman (4-29)
Latrell Sprewell (9-8)
Matt Damon (10-8)
Jeff Garcia (2-24)
Debbie Gibson (8-31)
Jim Courier (8-17)
Malcolm-Jamal Warner (8-18)
Chris O'Donnell (6-26)
Trent Green (7-9)
Minnie Driver (1-31)
River Phoenix (8-23)
Jim Edmonds (6-27)
Missy Gold (7-14)
Phil Mickelson (6-16)
Jim Thome (8-27)
Gabriela Sabatini (5-16)
(They Long To Be) Close to You
The Carpenters
This song was number one for four weeks.
July 25- August 15, 1970
July 25- August 15, 1970
!!!!!!!!!!NEWS FLASH!!!!!!!!!!
Is Santa changing things?
Oh Santa, say it is not so!!
Lets go out and see what happened.
Oh Santa, say it is not so!!
Lets go out and see what happened.
Make It With You
Bread
This song was number one for one week.
August 22, 1970
Their only number one song.
August 22, 1970
Their only number one song.
Songs from 1970 on eBay
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War
Edwin Starr
This song was number one for three weeks.
August 29- September 12, 1970
August 29- September 12, 1970
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Diana Ross
This song was number one for three weeks.
September 19- October 3, 1970
September 19- October 3, 1970
Cracklin' Rosie
Neil Diamond
This song was number one for one week.
October 10, 1970
October 10, 1970
Commercial Time!!!
We all at one time wanted a slinky.
I'll Be There
The Jackson 5
This song was number one for five weeks.
October 17- November 14, 1970
October 17- November 14, 1970
The Jackson 5 Spotlight
Third Album/Maybe Tomorrow
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I Think I Love You
The Partridge Family
This song was number one for three weeks.
November 21- December 5, 1970
November 21- December 5, 1970
Music from 1970
On Stage February, 1970
Amazon Price: $7.98 (as of 07/11/2009)
Top of the Pops 1970
Amazon Price: $13.98 (as of 07/11/2009)
Music of the Year: 1970
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Class Reunion: Greatest Hits Of 1970
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Cruisin' 1970
Amazon Price: $10.98 (as of 07/11/2009)
!!!!!!!!!!NEWS FLASH!!!!!!!!!!
Why can't we all just get along.
Illegal radio broadcasting
Here is the report that just came in.
Illegal radio broadcasting
Here is the report that just came in.
The Tears of a Clown
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
This song was number one for two weeks.
December 12-19, 1970
December 12-19, 1970
My Sweet Lord
George Harrison
This song was number one for four weeks.
December 26, 1970- January 16, 1971
It was the first single by an ex-Beatle to reach number one.
December 26, 1970- January 16, 1971
It was the first single by an ex-Beatle to reach number one.
George Harrison Spotlight
![All Things Must Pass [BOXED EDITION]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41NGHT0452L._SL160_.jpg)
All Things Must Pass [BOXED EDITION]
Amazon Price: $18.99 (as of 07/11/2009)
Billboard Song of the Year
Billboard magazine picks a song to be the song of the year.The Song of the Year for this year of 1970 is
Bridge over trouble water by Simon and Garfunkel
!!!!!!!!!!NEWS FLASH!!!!!!!!!
No Chet not you!
This just in and is a big surprise.
Ok Chet the line is open, go ahead.
This just in and is a big surprise.
Ok Chet the line is open, go ahead.
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All About Music From 1970
www.wordle.net
Rare vinyl records on eBay
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand byNotable Appearances on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1970
The Ed Sullivan Show was a good television show for musicians and others to perform. They got wide exposer because it was a popular show that many watched.The show was also known as "Toast of the Town". It was on television from June 20, 1948 thru March 28, 1971 with a Special Memorial Day Edition that was on May 30, 1971
These are videos of some of the same groups and singers that did have a number one song in '70 and others who did not.
Visit Billboard Magazine's Web Site
Here is the link to go to Billboard Magazine.comThere is a lot of stuff there for you to see and read.
Billboard.com
Across The Pond
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by OCC (Official Charts Company) on behalf of the British record industry.Here is the list of number one songs (1970) from the UK .
Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) by Edison Lighthouse for five weeks
Wand'rin' Star by Lee Marvin for three weeks
Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel for three weeks
All Kinds of Everything by Dana for two weeks
Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum for two weeks
Back Home by England World Cup Squad for three weeks
Yellow River by Christie for one week
In the Summertime by Mungo Jerry for seven weeks
The Wonder of You by Elvis Presley for six weeks
The Tears of a Clown by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles for one week
Band of Gold by Freda Payne for six weeks
Woodstock by Matthews Southern Comfort for three weeks
Voodoo Child (Slight Return) by The Jimi Hendrix Experience for one week
I Hear You Knocking by Dave Edmunds for six weeks
Shows That Premiered On Television In 1970
All My Children January 5Josie and the Pussycats (Cartoon) September 12
McCloud September 16
The Flip Wilson Show September 17
The Mary Tyler Moore Show September 19
NFL Monday Night Football September 21
The Odd Couple September 24
Barefoot in the Park September 24
The Partridge Family September 25
The Intro. To The Odd Couple
Television Shows That Ended Their Run In 1970
Here Come the Brides April 3Petticoat Junction April 4
Daniel Boone May 7
Get Smart May 15
I Dream of Jeannie May 26
The Flying Nun September 18
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x3xsolxdierx3x wrote...
I don't remember 1970 very well....lol.... (I wasn't born yet) :) great lens though.....5 stars
Posted April 25, 2009
Light-in-me wrote...
This is a great lens, brought back a lot of memories. 5*s
Posted April 11, 2009
praise wrote...
Thanks for the memories, I grew up in the 70's. The music was like no other and the clothes styles. A great time in my life. Great lens.
Debra
Posted March 16, 2009
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