Music History

Creedence Clearwater Revival's album Cosmo's Factory remained at number one on the U.S. album chart for an eighth week.

The double-sided single “Lookin' Out My Back Door” / “Long as I Can See the Light” by Creedence Clearwater Revival reached the U.S. Top 10.

The single “Candida” by Dawn reached number three on the U.S. chart.

Diana Ross's single “Ain't No Mountain High Enough” reached number four on the U.S. chart.

Elvis Presley flew to Memphis, where he was to stay for the entire week before returning to Los Angeles. During a private ceremony, he received an official deputy sheriff's badge from the sheriff, which allowed him to carry a pistol.

The head of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a statement in response to Vice President Spiro Agnew's complaint that radio stations were broadcasting too many songs about drugs. He stated that songwriters were trying to help society understand and deal with its problems, rather than promote the distribution of heroin.

The single “All Right Now” by Free rose from number ten to number five on the U.S. chart.

The album Chicago II reached the U.S. album Top 10.

James Taylor's album Sweet Baby James reached the U.S. album Top 10.

Joe Cocker's album Mad Dogs & Englishmen reached number two on the U.S. album chart.

Neil Diamond reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 with “Cracklin' Rosie,” which remained at the top for one week. It was his first number-one single as a performer. The song was also a breakthrough in the UK, where it reached number three, and it entered the Top 10 in eight other countries. Diamond had previously achieved success primarily as a songwriter, including with “I'm a Believer” for The Monkees.

Neil Young's album After the Gold Rush reached the U.S. album Top 10.

The album Atom Heart Mother was released in the United States. It had already been released in the UK on October 2. It reached number 55 on the U.S. chart, while reaching number one on the UK chart.

The song “(I Know) I'm Losing You” by Rare Earth reached number ten on the U.S. chart.

Santana's album Abraxas debuted at number eight on the U.S. album chart.

The first issue of the legendary British music weekly Sounds was published, intended to compete with Melody Maker and New Musical Express. It was initially also known for the posters in the center section of the issue. It continued publication until April 6, 1991.

The song “Green-Eyed Lady” by Sugarloaf reached the U.S. Top 10.

The Carpenters reached number two on the U.S. singles chart with “We've Only Just Begun.” The song was originally recorded by Smokey Roberds under the name Freddie Allen and was used in a television commercial for Crocker National Bank.

The Jackson 5's album Third Album rose from number 12 to number five on the U.S. album chart.

The Jackson 5's single “I'll Be There” held at number two on the U.S. chart behind Neil Diamond's “Cracklin' Rosie.”

The Moody Blues' album A Question of Balance rose from number seven to number three on the U.S. album chart.

The Who's album Tommy reached the U.S. album Top 10.

The soundtrack to the film Woodstock fell to number four on the U.S. album chart.

Elvis Presley was appointed an honorary special deputy sheriff in Bel Air, California. This added another badge to his collection of police and law-enforcement insignia.

American rapper and DJ Lana Michele Moorer, known professionally as MC Lyte, was born in Brooklyn, New York. She is regarded as a pioneer for women in hip-hop. She rose to prominence in the late 1980s and released Lyte as a Rock in 1988, considered the first full-length solo album by a female rapper. Her best-known tracks include "10% Dis" and "Paper Thin." She has collaborated with artists across a wide range of musical genres.

The Who performed at the Odeon Theatre in Birmingham, England. Pete Townshend introduced one of the co-writers of "Dogs, Part Two" to the audience and brought his dog, Towser, onto the stage.

Bill Graham holds an auction of rock memorabilia at New York’s Fillmore East.

Nine days after Janis Joplin's death, a private memorial service attended by ten people was held in Los Angeles. Her ashes were later scattered over the Pacific Ocean and along Stinson Beach in California's Marin County.

Tenor Paul Potts, winner of the first series of Britain's Got Talent, was born in Bristol, England. His 2007 album One Chance reached number one in the UK and topped charts in 13 countries.

The Who performed at the Locarno Ballroom in Leeds, England.

Clothing and equipment belonging to The Who were included in one of the first rock memorabilia auctions at The Fillmore East. Items offered included broken drumsticks, a fragment of Pete Townshend’s guitar, Roger Daltrey’s fringed suede jacket, and Keith Moon’s lighter.