********The Video List Of 1976*********
This lens is about all the songs that hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Other things were happening in 1976
Nation celebrates Bicentennial
The Band gives its last public performance; Martin Scorsese is on hand to film it (The Last Waltz)
Collapse of the Teton Dam in Idaho
London to Washington, DC Concorde service begins
Federal spending $371.79 billion
Movies:
Rocky
Network
All The President's Men
Cosmic String Theory first postulated by Thomas Kibble
Wimbledon: Chris Evert defeats E. Cawley (6-3 4-6 8-6)
President Gerald Ford's would-be assassin, Sara Jane Moore, is sentenced to life
NBC introduces a new logo
Viking 2 enters into orbit around Mars and lands at Utopia Planitia. The lander operated on the surface for 1281 Mars days then its batteries failed, April 11, 1980
Other things were happening in 1976
Nation celebrates Bicentennial
The Band gives its last public performance; Martin Scorsese is on hand to film it (The Last Waltz)
Collapse of the Teton Dam in Idaho
London to Washington, DC Concorde service begins
Federal spending $371.79 billion
Movies:
Rocky
Network
All The President's Men
Cosmic String Theory first postulated by Thomas Kibble
Wimbledon: Chris Evert defeats E. Cawley (6-3 4-6 8-6)
President Gerald Ford's would-be assassin, Sara Jane Moore, is sentenced to life
NBC introduces a new logo
Viking 2 enters into orbit around Mars and lands at Utopia Planitia. The lander operated on the surface for 1281 Mars days then its batteries failed, April 11, 1980
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.
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*********Song Stats*********
In This year of 1976, there are 26 number one songs.
From 25 different artist/group.
Two from Diana Ross
Only one of the songs rolls into the other year.
One of the songs were number one two times.
Silly Love Songs by Wings
The song that was longest at number one in this calendar year.
For seven weeks
Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart
*The song is highlighted down below*
From 25 different artist/group.
Two from Diana Ross
Only one of the songs rolls into the other year.
One of the songs were number one two times.
Silly Love Songs by Wings
The song that was longest at number one in this calendar year.
For seven weeks
Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart
*The song is highlighted down below*
Saturday Night
Bay City Rollers
This song was number one for one week.
January 3, 1976
January 3, 1976
Bay City Rollers Spotlight
Saturday Night
Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 12/23/2009)
Convoy
C. W. McCall
This song was number one for one week.
January 10, 1976
January 10, 1976
I Write The Songs
Barry Manilow
This song was number one for one week.
January 17, 1976
January 17, 1976
Barry Manilow Spotlight
Tryin' to Get the Feeling
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 12/23/2009)
Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)
Diana Ross
This song was number one for one week.
January 24, 1976
January 24, 1976
!!!!!!!!!!News Flash!!!!!!!!!!
Today people are out and gearing up for the Bicentennial celebration. Let us see the report that just came in.
Roll the tape Jim.
Roll the tape Jim.
Love Rollercoaster
Ohio Players
This song was number one for one week.
January 31, 1976
January 31, 1976
Ohio Players Spotlight
Honey
Amazon Price: $9.98 (as of 12/23/2009)
50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
Paul Simon
This song was number one for three weeks.
February 7-21, 1976
February 7-21, 1976
Theme From S.W.A.T.
Rhythm Heritage
This song was number one for one week.
February 28, 1976
February 28, 1976
Love Machine (Part 1)
The Miracles
This song was number one for one week.
March 6, 1976
March 6, 1976
December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)
The Four Seasons
This song was number one for three weeks.
March 13-27, 1976
March 13-27, 1976
The Four Seasons Spotlight
Who Loves You
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Music From 1976
Time Life Sounds of the Seventies: 1976 Take Two
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Friends Reunited: Music of the Year 1976
Amazon Price: $13.49 (as of 12/23/2009)
Loco Live 1976
Amazon Price: $52.99 (as of 12/23/2009)
Country Music Hall of Fame 1976
Amazon Price: $9.98 (as of 12/23/2009)
Rock On: 1976
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Commercial Time!!!
Burger King "Have it my way" yes! Load mine up with ketchup.
Disco Lady
Johnnie Taylor
This song was number one for four weeks.
April 3-24, 1976
April 3-24, 1976
Johnnie Taylor Spotlight
Disco Lady
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Other Things Happening in 1976
Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria. Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada
Fleetwood Mac records Rumours, which will be a blockbuster album in 1977
Darryl Sittler sets NHL record with ten points in one game
On April 1st Apple Computer Company is formed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak
The Tangshan earthquake measuring between 7.8 and 8.2 magnitude flattens Tangshan, China killing 242,769 people
Jimmy Carter defeats Gerald Ford in presidential election
Unemployment 7.7%
NCAA football Champions Pittsburgh (12-0-0)
Mysterious disease strikes American Legion Convention in Philadelphia (a bacterium spread by the air-conditioning system)
Kentucky Derby Champion: Bold Forbes
Books
Roots by Alex Haley
Ordinary People by Judith Guest
The Oscar for Best Picture: One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
Fleetwood Mac records Rumours, which will be a blockbuster album in 1977
Darryl Sittler sets NHL record with ten points in one game
On April 1st Apple Computer Company is formed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak
The Tangshan earthquake measuring between 7.8 and 8.2 magnitude flattens Tangshan, China killing 242,769 people
Jimmy Carter defeats Gerald Ford in presidential election
Unemployment 7.7%
NCAA football Champions Pittsburgh (12-0-0)
Mysterious disease strikes American Legion Convention in Philadelphia (a bacterium spread by the air-conditioning system)
Kentucky Derby Champion: Bold Forbes
Books
Roots by Alex Haley
Ordinary People by Judith Guest
The Oscar for Best Picture: One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
Let Your Love Flow
Bellamy Brother's
This song was number one for one week.
May 1, 1976
May 1, 1976
Welcome Back
John Sebastian
This song was number one for one week.
May 8, 1976
May 8, 1976
John Sebastian Spotlight
Welcome Back
Amazon Price: $12.98 (as of 12/23/2009)
!!!!!!!!!!News Flash!!!!!!!!!!
News Updates
Boogie Fever
The Sylvers
This song was number one for one week.
May 15, 1976
May 15, 1976
Silly Love Songs
Wings
This song was number one for one week.
May, 22 1976
Then number one for another four weeks.
June 12- July 3, 1976
May, 22 1976
Then number one for another four weeks.
June 12- July 3, 1976
Wings Spotlight
At The Speed Of Sound
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 12/23/2009)
Love Hangover
Diana Ross
This song was number one for two weeks.
May 29- June 5, 1976
May 29- June 5, 1976
Afternoon Delight
Starland Vocal Band
This song was number one for two weeks.
July 10-17, 1976
July 10-17, 1976
Kiss and Say Goodbye
The Manhattans
This song was number one for two weeks.
July 24-31, 1976
July 24-31, 1976
Commercial Time!!!
Wow cool! the Six Million Dollar Man!
Music from 1976 on eBay
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Don't Go Breaking My Heart
Elton John and Kiki Dee
This song was number one for four weeks.
August 7-28, 1976
August 7-28, 1976
Elton John and Kiki Dee Spotlight
Elton John - Greatest Hits 1976-86
Amazon Price: $10.97 (as of 12/23/2009)
You Should Be Dancing
Bee Gees
This song was number one for one week.
September 4, 1976
September 4, 1976
Bee Gees Spotlight
Children of the World
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So who was brand spanking new in this year of 1976
Pat Tillman (11-6)Anna Faris (11-29)
Tim Duncan (4-25)
Chris Moneymaker
Alicia Silverstone (10-4)
Kevin Garnett (5-19)
Jennifer Capriati (3-29)
Donovan McNabb (11-25)
Leland Chapman (12-14)
Fred Savage (7-9)
Peyton Manning (3-24)
Joey Lawrence (4-20)
Reese Witherspoon (3-22)
Vladimir Guerrero (2-9)
Sarah Chalke (8-27)
Not The Year You Were Born In?
Maybe I might have that year already done. Click on the little Billboard just below to see if that year you were born on is there. Billboard Hot 100 started in 1958. So from 1958 to all the years I have done are here on this lensography. If it is not there, let me know and I will get one there for you.-
Number One Songs Lensography
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!!!!!!!!!!News Flash!!!!!!!!!!
Kids with their skateboarding in Malibu. Let us see the report.
(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
KC and the Sunshine Band
This song was number one for one week.
September 11, 1976
September 11, 1976
KC and the Sunshine Band Spotlight
Part 3
Amazon Price: $12.98 (as of 12/23/2009)
Music from 1976 on Amazon
Pause For An Interview
Bay City Rollers
Play That Funky Music
Wild Cherry
This song was number one for three weeks.
September 18- October 2, 1976
September 18- October 2, 1976
A Fifth of Beethoven
Walter Murphy and the Big Apple Band
This song was number one for one week.
October 9, 1976
October 9, 1976
Disco Duck
Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots
This song was number one for one week.
October 16, 1976
October 16, 1976
Commercial Time!!!
John Wayne here to share his thoughts on US Savings Bonds.
Ok Jim.
Ok Jim.
If You Leave Me Now
Chicago
This song was number one for two weeks.
October 23-30, 1976
Their first hit
Grammy Awards for Best Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)
Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus
October 23-30, 1976
Their first hit
Grammy Awards for Best Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)
Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus
Chicago Spotlight
Chicago X
Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 12/23/2009)
Rock'n Me
Steve Miller Band
This song was number one for one week.
November 6, 1976
November 6, 1976
Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)
Rod Stewart
This song was number one for eight weeks.
November 13, 1976- January 1, 1977
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Rod Stewart Spotlight
A Night on the Town
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Billboard CD Spotlight
Billboard Top Hits: 1976
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Rare vinyl records on eBay
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Billboard.com
Just Below, The Number 2's
A Few In A Video List
Listed here is some of the songs that made it only to number two on the Billboard Hot 100. They are in no particular order and later I will add to this list. Almost There To The Top
Made it to number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100
The Spinners
The Rubberband Man
The Rubberband Man
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Almost There To The Top
Made it to number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100
Gary Wright
Love Is Alive
Love Is Alive
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Almost There To The Top
Made it to number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100
Donna Summer
Love To Love You Baby
Love To Love You Baby
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