Alternate List of Billboard #1 Hits: Katarn Edition

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Mad Bad Rabbit

Mad Bad Rabbit

(No, but his cover of "You Be Illin'" will reach #12 for a few weeks)

Was there a "Star Trek" in TTL? Or did he and the others stick to Westerns?
 
Star Trek begins airing its fifth season, Leonard Nimoy announces departure (1970)
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    Katarn

    Mad Bad Rabbit said:
    (No, but his cover of "You Be Illin'" will reach #12 for a few weeks)

    Was there a "Star Trek" in TTL? Or did he and the others stick to Westerns?
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    I will clarify that in this post, assuming there are no objections.

    September 19th, 1970: "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"- Diana Ross
    September 26th, 1970: "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"- Diana Ross

    Event: On September 21st the Fifth Season of Star Trek begins airing. Leonard Nimoy who portrays Mr. Spock on the show has announced that he will leave at some point this season in order to pursue his suddenly successful music career, angering fans of the series.
     
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    • TRH

    Katarn said:
    Event: On September 21st the Fifth Season of Star Trek begins airing. Leonard Nimoy who portrays Mr. Spock on the show has announced that he will leave at some point this season in order to pursue his suddenly successful music career, angering fans of the series.
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    Illogical decision, Mr. Spock. Pop success comes and goes. It's usually fleeting. The right TV show can be going for way longer, and you're not getting fucked over by record labels.
     
    Katarn

    Katarn

    So I now exist in this TL maybe. My parents met in a Star Trek fan club so I kind of owe my existence to Gene Roddenberry :p
     
    1969
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    • Katarn

    Katarn

    1969

    January 4th, 1969: "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" - Marvin Gaye (Katarn)
    January 11th, 1969: "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" - Marvin Gaye (Katarn)
    January 18th, 1969: "Son of a Preacher Man" - Dusty Springfield (markedward)
    January 25th, 1969: "Son of a Preacher Man" - Dusty Springfield (markedward)
    February 1st, 1969: "Son of a Preacher Man" - Dusty Springfield (savemase)
    February 8th, 1969: "I Can See For Miles" - The High Flyers (savemase)
    February 15th, 1969: "Hung Up On a Dream" - The Budgies (Katarn)
    February 22nd, 1969: "Hung Up On a Dream" - The Budgies (Katarn)
    March 1st, 1969: "In the Year 2525" - Zager and Evans (glenn67)
    March 8th, 1969: "My Cherie Amour" - Stevie Wonder and the Miracles (glenn67)
    March 15th, 1969: "My Cherie Amour" - Stevie Wonder and the Miracles (savemase)
    March 22nd, 1969: "My Cherie Amour" - Stevie Wonder and the Miracles (savemase)
    March 29th, 1969: "My Cherie Amour" - Stevie Wonder and the Miracles (Scarlet Jets)
    April 5th, 1969: "My Cherie Amour" - Stevie Wonder and the Miracles (Scarlet Jets)
    April 12th, 1969: "My Cherie Amour" - Stevie Wonder and the Miracles (glenn67)
    April 19th, 1969: "Stand!" - Sly and the Family Stone (glenn67)
    April 26th, 1969: "Rock Me" - Steppenwolf (Katarn)
    May 3rd, 1969: "Rock Me" - Steppenwolf (Katarn)
    May 10th, 1969: "Rock Me" - Steppenwolf (markedward)
    May 17th, 1969: "No Matter What Sign You Are" - The Supremes (markedward)
    May 24th, 1969: "Proud Mary" - The Blue Velvets (Mr.E)
    May 31st, 1969: "These Eyes" - The Guess Who (Katarn)
    June 7th, 1969: "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" - The Stoneclouds (Katarn)
    June 14th, 1969: "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" - The Stoneclouds (Scarlet Jets)
    June 21st, 1969: "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" - The Stoneclouds (Scarlet Jets)
    June 28th, 1969: "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" - The Stoneclouds (Mad Bad Rabbit)
    July 5th, 1969: "Grazing In The Grass" - Willie Bobo (Mad Bad Rabbit)
    July 12th, 1969: "Grazing In The Grass" - Willie Bobo (Mr.E)
    July 19th, 1969: "Grazing In The Grass" - Willie Bobo (Katarn)
    July 26th, 1969: "Did You See Her Eyes" - The Illusion (Katarn)
    August 2nd, 1969: "Witchi Tai To" - Everything Is Everything (markedward)
    August 9th, 1969: "Witchi Tai To" - Everything Is Everything (markedward)
    August 16th, 1969: "My Generation" - The High Flyers (savemase)
    August 23rd, 1969: "The Weight" - Elvis Presley (savemase)
    August 30th, 1969: "The Weight" - Elvis Presley (glenn67)
    September 6th, 1969: "Here Comes the Sun" - The Budgies (glenn67)
    September 13th, 1969: "Here Comes the Sun" - The Budgies (Mr.E)
    September 20th, 1969: "Summertime" - Big Brother and the Uptown Jug Champions (Mr.E)
    September 27th, 1969: "Cinnamon Girl" - The Mynah Birds (Scarlet Jets)
    October 4th, 1969: "Cinnamon Girl" - The Mynah Birds (Scarlet Jets)
    October 11th, 1969: "Cinnamon Girl" - The Mynah Birds (Katarn)
    October 18th, 1969: "Wicked Woman" - Coven (Katarn)
    October 25th, 1969: "Hair" - The Cowsills (glenn67)
    November 1st, 1969: "Hair" - The Cowsills (glenn67)
    November 8th, 1969: "Hair" - The Cowsills (markedward)
    November 15th, 1969: "Frank Mills" - Liza Minelli (markedward)
    November 22nd, 1969: "Let It Down" - The Budgies (Katarn)
    November 29th, 1969: "Let It Down" - The Budgies (Katarn)
    December 6th, 1969: "Midnight Special" - The Blue Velvets (Mr.E)
    December 13th, 1969: "Any Way That You Want Me" - Evie Sands (markedward)
    December 20th, 1969: "Any Way That You Want Me" - Evie Sands (markedward)
    December 27th, 1969: "Any Way That You Want Me" - Evie Sands (Katarn)
     
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    • glenn67

    October 2nd, 1970: "The Long and Winding Road" - Backbeat
    October 9th, 1970: "The Long and Winding Road" - Backbeat
     

    savemase

    October 16th, 1970: "Lotta Love" - The Stoneclouds
    October 23rd, 1970: "Lotta Love" - The Stoneclouds

    Essentially otl's Whole Lotta Love

    What's John Lennon up to at the moment, is he still recording with Stuart Sutcliffe et al?
     

    oberdada

    savemase said:
    Essentially otl's Whole Lotta Love

    What's John Lennon up to at the moment, is he still recording with Stuart Sutcliffe et al?
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    Personally I imagine Yoko and Astrid shaking up the Artworld, while John and Stuart take a break from music and just enjoy themselfes.
     
    Katarn

    Katarn

    savemase said:
    October 16th, 1970: "Lotta Love" - The Stoneclouds
    October 23rd, 1970: "Lotta Love" - The Stoneclouds

    Essentially otl's Whole Lotta Love

    What's John Lennon up to at the moment, is he still recording with Stuart Sutcliffe et al?
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    Me and @markedward have some plans for the members of The New Moondogs.
     
    Katarn

    Katarn

    October 30th, 1970: "Lotta Love" - The Stoneclouds
    November 6th, 1970: "Psychedelic Sally" - Billy Paul

    The Billy Paul invasion has begun :p
     
    The Singing Dentist (1970)
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    • oberdada

    Event November 1970:

    Al Jardine has a surprise #40 Hit as "The Singing Dentist" with "Take Good Care Of Your Teeth" written with and produced by Brian Wilson
    originally produced for a campaign by the American Dental Association to promote dental good oral hygiene (OTL "Take a Load Off Your Feet")
     
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    • California releases Travel Suite (1970)
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    • Scarlet Jets

    November 14th, 1970: "25 or 6 to 4" - California
    November 21st, 1970: "25 or 6 to 4" - California

    Event: California releases their second album, Travel Suite. Much of the album was inspired by the long touring schedule the band took on following the release of their first album. While Lamm and Stills are again the main contributors to the album, Wilson and Beckley are both able to contribute songs this time as well.

    Travel Suite
    1. At the Sunrise (Lamm)
    2. Love the One You're With (Stills)
    3. 25 or 6 to 4 (Lamm)
    4. Long Promised Road (Wilson)
    5. Helplessly Hoping (Stills)
    6. Flight 602 (Lamm)

    1. Wake Up Sunshine (Lamm)
    2. You Are What You Are (Stills) [1]
    3. Feel Flows (Wilson)
    4. Free (Lamm)
    5. I Need You (Beckley)
    6. Carry On (Stills)

    [1] - TTL version of Suite: Judy Blue Eyes
     
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    • savemase

    December 11th, 1970: "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me) - The Temptations
    December 18th, 1970: "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me) - The Temptations

    More Soul music as requested :cool:
     
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