April 28th 1973, Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of The Moon went to No.1 in the US. The album went on to enjoy a record-breaking 741 discontinuous weeks on the Billboard chart, and has now sold over 45 million copies world-wide. After moving to the Billboard Top Pop Catalog Chart, the album notched up a further 759 weeks there, and had reached a total of over 1,500 weeks on the combined charts by May 2006.

April 28th 1973, Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of The Moon went to No.1 in the US. The album went on to enjoy a record-breaking 741 discontinuous weeks on the Billboard chart, and has now sold over 45 million copies world-wide. After moving to the Billboard Top Pop Catalog Chart, the album notched up a further 759 weeks there, and had reached a total of over 1,500 weeks on the combined charts by May 2006.


Arguably the most iconic of album covers as well.  It's one of the first I think of from the 70's ... really simple but memorable.

I was aged 13 and just going into what is termed 'High School' in Australia. Not certain what that equates to in the US ... (maybe, middle school?)

1973 is considered by some to be the most significant year of the 70's.  Many things happened (as the volatile 60's ended and spilled over into the early 70's).

George Foreman became boxing's Heavyweight champ (demolishing Joe Frazier).
Roe V Wade
Watergate
Elvis Hawaii concert televised (doesn't sound too great but it was watched by more people then the Moon Landing)
US involvement in the Vietnam War ended (with Paris Peace Agreement)
The Young & the Restless aired for the first time
Secratriat won the Kentucky Derby  (yes, we knew about it in Australia at that time)
Bobby Riggs lost to Billie Jean King in the Tennis Battle of the Sexes (after defeating Margaret Court)
World Trade Centre dedicated

In Australia:
Syndney Operts House was opened (by our current Queen Elizabeth II)
AC/DC 's first gig
Papua New Guinea won independence from Australia
Voting age was changed from 21 to 18 (it's compulsory here)
The first casino opened in AUstralia
Removal of "The White Australia Policy" (a policy we were not proud of)

Wow ... that was a great year in music as well. Looking through the list I couls see my tastes changing. I can't really see a song that I didn't like  (of those I remember in the wikipedia list for 1973).  I mean ... how do you choose only a few. There were so many classics and so diverse...

Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack
China Grove - The Doobies
You're So Vain - Carly Simon
The Joker - Steve Miller Band
Crocodile Rock - Elton John
Ballroom Blitz - Sweet
Diamond Girl - Seals and Crofts
The Last Song - Edward Bear (I always liked that song).
Nutbush City Limits - Tina Turner
Yesterday Once More - The Carpenters
Angie - Rolling Stones
Money - Pink Floyd
Reelin' In the Years - Steely Dan
Stuck In the Middle - Steelers Wheel

The list could go on...

Wow ... that was a great year in music as well. Looking through the list I couls see my tastes changing. I can't really see a song that I didn't like  (of those I remember in the wikipedia list for 1973).  I mean ... how do you choose only a few. There were so many classics and so diverse...

Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack
China Grove - The Doobies
You're So Vain - Carly Simon
The Joker - Steve Miller Band
Crocodile Rock - Elton John
Ballroom Blitz - Sweet
Diamond Girl - Seals and Crofts
The Last Song - Edward Bear (I always liked that song).
Nutbush City Limits - Tina Turner
Yesterday Once More - The Carpenters
Angie - Rolling Stones
Money - Pink Floyd
Reelin' In the Years - Steely Dan
Stuck In the Middle - Steelers Wheel

The list could go on...

Yes, the list is long with so many classic pop songs.

April 30th 1973 – Watergate scandal: U.S. President Richard Nixon announces that White House Counsel John Dean has been fired and that other top aides, most notably H. R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman, have resigned.

May 4th 1973, Led Zeppelin opened their 1973 North American tour, which was billed as the 'biggest and most profitable rock & roll tour in the history of the United States'. The group would gross over $4 million from the dates, flying between gigs in 'The Starship' a Boeing 720 passenger jet, complete with bar, shower room, TV and video in a 30' lounge and a white fur bedroom.

May 4th 1973 - Longest game in Veterans' Stadium, Philadelphia Phillies beat Atlanta Braves 5-4 in 20 innings.

May 6th 1973, Paul Simon set out on his first tour without partner Art Garfunkel, using The Jesse Dixon Singers as a back- up group on stage. Simon's tour of America and Europe was recorded and released as 'Live Rhymin'.

June 2nd 1973, Paul McCartney had both the No.1 positions on the US charts when 'Red Rose Speedway', went to the top of the album chart and 'My Love', started a four week run as the No.1 single.

June 9th 1973 - Secretariat wins Belmont Stakes and Triple Crown.

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