Timeline - 1974

1974

January 1, 1974 Tuesday	Billboard Magazine named its Top Singles and Albums for the year 1973. Included on the list were: Marie’s Paper Roses at #42 to the Top Easy Listening Singles; and Donny’s *Twelfth of Never* at #99 on Top Pop Singles.

January 1, 1974 Tuesday	Washington’s local radio station, WPGC, played the top 100 songs from 1973. Among their play list was Paper Roses at #90 and The Twelfth of Never at #74.

January 1, 1974 Tuesday	A Time For Us earned a gold disc in the UK.

January 5, 1974 Saturday	Marie’s album, Paper Roses, rose to #120 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart. Marie’s album, Paper Roses, fell to #20 on Billboard’s Country LP’s Chart. Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, rose to #19 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart. Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, fell to #35 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Donny’s album, A Time For Us, rose to #71 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

January 12, 1974 Saturday	Marie’s album, Paper Roses, fell to #123 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart. Marie’s album, Paper Roses, fell to #21 on Billboard’s Country LP’s Chart. Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, rose to #15 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart. Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, fell to #39 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Donny’s album, A Time For Us, rose to #61 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

January 19, 1974 Saturday	Marie’s album, Paper Roses, remained at #123 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart. Marie’s album, Paper Roses, fell to #28 on Billboard’s Country LP’s Chart. Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, rose to #14 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart. Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, remained at #39 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Donny’s album, A Time For Us, rose to #58 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

January 26, 1974 Saturday	Marie’s album, Paper Roses, fell to #144 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart. Marie’s album, Paper Roses, fell to #39 on Billboard’s Country LP’s Chart. Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, fell to #16 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart. Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, remained at #39 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart for the third week. Donny’s album, A Time For Us, remained at #58 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

January 30, 1974 Wednesday	Wayne leaves for Wichita, Kansas to get his first plane.

January 31, 1974 Thursday	Wayne returns home from Wichita, Kansas with his first plane.

February 2, 1974 Saturday	Marie’s album, Paper Roses, fell to #153 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart. Marie’s album, Paper Roses, fell to #48 on Billboard’s Country LP’s Chart. Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, fell to #34 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart. Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, fell to #41 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. After nine weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position at #31 on December 22, 1973. Donny’s album, A Time For Us, remained at #78 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart. Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, fell to #14 on Britain’s chart. The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, was at #50 on Britain’s chart.

February 5, 1974 Tuesday	Jimmy was in the recording studio recording Good Old Bad Old Days for his upcoming album, Little Arrows.

February 8, 1974 Friday	Jimmy’s single, I’m Gonna Knock On Your Door, was released in the United States.

February 8, 1974 Friday	Donny was in the recording studio recording What’s He Doing In My World, Mona Lisa, Where Did All The Good Times Go, I Have A Dream, and If Someone Ever Breaks Your Heart.

February 8, 1974 Friday	The Osmonds saw Seals and Croft in concert at the Mariott Center at Brigham Young University.

February 9, 1974 Saturday	Marie’s album, Paper Roses, fell to #165 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart. Marie’s album, Paper Roses, rose to #43 on Billboard’s Country LP’s Chart. Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, fell to #52 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart. Donny’s album, A Time For Us, fell to #117 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart. Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, fell to #43 on Britain’s chart. After 12 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position of #4 on December 1, 1973. The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, was at #50 on Britain’s chart. Marie’s single, Paper Roses, was at #17 on Britain’s chart.

February 16, 1974 Saturday	Marie’s album, Paper Roses, fell to #172 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart. Marie’s album, Paper Roses, fell to #44 on Billboard’s Country LP’s Chart. After 20 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position at #1 on November 17, 1972 where it stayed for three weeks. Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, fell to #71 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart. After 13 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position at #14 on January 19, 1974. Donny’s album, A Time For Us, fell to #124 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart. Marie’s single, Paper Roses, was at #22 on Britain’s chart.

February 19, 1974 Tuesday	Donny and Michael Jackson presented an award at the American Music Awards. The special on ABC-TV marked the first time the American music-buying public had an opportunity to vote on whom they considered their favorite entertainers. Over 43,000 ballots were mailed out by a New York firm to get a public survey. Dick Clark was the executive producer and the show received a very high rating. Donny and Michael were assisted by Ricky Segall and Rodney Allen Rippy. According to Spotlight Magazine, Donny and Michael attended a big party at the Beverly Hills Hotel and then went to see a movie together.

February 23, 1974 Saturday	Marie’s album, Paper Roses, fell to #200 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart. After 23 weeks, this was its last position on the cart. It reached its highest position at #59 on November 24, 1973. Donny’s album, A Time For Us, fell to #153 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart. Marie’s single, Paper Roses, was at #33 on Britain’s chart.

March 2, 1974 Saturday	Donny’s album, A Time For Us, fell to #173 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart. After 13 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position at #58 on January 19, 1974 where it stayed for two weeks. Marie’s single, Paper Roses, fell to #44 on Britain’s chart. After 14 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position at #2 on December 9, 1973 where it stayed for three weeks.

March 2, 1974 Saturday	Marie was nominated for two Grammy Awards: Best New Female Vocalist of 1973 and Best Country Vocal Performance. (She did not win in either category.)

March 16, 1974 Saturday	Jimmy taped his performance of I’m Gonna Knock On Your Door on American Bandstand. Other guests included the group, Natural Four.

March 26, 1974 Tuesday	Donny and Marie recorded Morning Side Of The Mountain, True Love, and It Takes Two.

March 27, 1974 Wednesday	The movie, Where The Red Fern Grows was released to theaters on this date. (The Osmonds wrote the theme song for the movie.)

March 30, 1974 Saturday	Jimmy’s single, I’m Gonna Knock On Your Door debuted at #43 in Britain.

April 3, 1974 Wednesday	Jimmy appeared on the Tonight Show singing I’m Gonna Knock On Your Door.

April 4, 1974 Thursday	Jimmy’s performance of I’m Gonna Knock On Your Door was on Britain’s Top of the Pops.

April 6, 1974 Saturday	Jimmy’s single, I’m Gonna Knock On Your Door, rose to #37 in Britain.

April 10, 1974 Wednesday	Donny & Marie were guests on the Perry Como Show (Easter special) which aired on this date. Marie sang In My Little Corner of The World.

April 11, 1974 Thursday	Donny and Marie recorded Everything Good Reminds Me Of You, two versions of A Day Late and A Dollar Short, I’m Leavin’ It All Up To You, and The Umbrella Song.

April 13, 1974 Saturday	Jimmy’s single, I’m Gonna Knock On Your Door, rose to #25 in Britain.

April 20, 1974 Saturday	Jimmy’s single, I’m Gonna Knock On Your Door, rose to #15 in Britain.

April 27, 1974 Saturday	Jimmy’s single, I’m Gonna Knock On Your Door, rose to #13 in Britain. The Osmonds’ single, I Can’t Stop debuted at #46 in Britain.

May 2, 1974 Thursday	The Osmonds’ performance of I Can’t Stop was shown on Britain’s Top of the Pops.

May 3, 1974 Friday	The Osmond Brothers recorded I Can’t Get Next To You and Donny recorded Sixteen Candles.

May 4, 1974 Saturday	Jimmy’s single, I’m Gonna Knock On Your Door, rose to #11 in Britain. The Osmonds’ single, I Can’t Stop rose to #31 in Britain.

May 11, 1974 Saturday	Jimmy’s single, I’m Gonna Knock On Your Door, fell to #15 in Britain. The Osmonds’ single, I Can’t Stop rose to #24 in Britain.

May 18, 1974 Saturday	Jimmy’s single, I’m Gonna Knock On Your Door, fell to #21 in Britain. The Osmonds’ single, I Can’t Stop rose to #18 in Britain.

May 21, 1974 Tuesday	The Osmonds recorded Ballin’ The Jack, Love Me For A Reason, Fever, Gabrielle, The Girl I Love, Having A Party, and Sun, Sun, Sun for their upcoming album, Love Me For A Reason.

May 25, 1974 Saturday	Jimmy’s single, I’m Gonna Knock On Your Door, fell to #36 in Britain. The Osmonds’ single, I Can’t Stop rose to #15 in Britain.

May 28, 1974 Tuesday	Jimmy Osmond appeared on the Mike Douglas Show which was aired on this date. The show was done in Las Vegas. Other guests included Robert Goulet and Carol Lawrence.

June 1, 1974 Saturday	Jimmy’s single, I’m Gonna Knock On Your Door, fell to #48 in Britain. After 10 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position at #11 on May 4, 1974. The Osmonds’ single, I Can’t Stop rose to #12 in Britain.

June 5, 1974 Wednesday	The Osmonds recorded Peace and Send A Little Love for their upcoming album, Love Me For A Reason.

June 6, 1974 Thursday	Donny and Marie recorded Let It Be Me, Gone, and Take Me Back Again. The Osmond Brothers recorded I Can See Love In You and Me.

June 7, 1974 Friday	Jimmy recorded Tic Tac Toe, Don’t You Remember, and Little Arrows for his upcoming album, Little Arrows.

June 8, 1974 Saturday	The Osmonds’ single, I Can’t Stop, fell to #14 in Britain.

June 12, 1974 Wednesday	The Osmonds’ Collector’s Edition album was released to Radio Stations as a promo. There were only 1500 albums released.

June 15, 1974 Saturday	According to an article in Billboard Magazine, security for the next Osmonds concert in London would be stepped up. The reasons stated in the article included a girl who died in a London hospital after attending a David Cassidy concert held earlier this year. The article stated there would be no open-air concerts and the tickets allocated would state the seat number. The article also stated that Ed Leffler had quit as the Osmonds’ personal manager and, another partner, Ray Katz had taken charge of the Osmonds’ security issues in the UK.

June 15, 1974 Saturday	The Osmonds’ single, I Can’t Stop, fell to #17 in Britain.

June 22, 1974 Saturday	Alan celebrated his 25th birthday.

June 22, 1974 Saturday	The Osmonds’ single, I Can’t Stop, remained at #17 in Britain.

June 29, 1974 Saturday	The Osmonds’ single, I Can’t Stop, fell to #42 in Britain. After 10 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position at #12 on June 1, 1974.

June 29, 1974 Saturday	Alan and Suzanne Pinegar became engaged.

July 2, 1974 Tuesday	BBC Radio 1 in the UK aired part 1 of the Osmond Story.

July 4, 1974 Thursday	Alan and Suzanne Pinegar hold a press conference in Los Angeles announcing their engagement.

July 6, 1974 Saturday	Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, debuted at #50 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, debuted at #90 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

July 9, 1974 Tuesday	BBC Radio 1 in the UK aired part 2 of the Osmond Story (their hits).

July 12 - August 2, 1974	The Osmonds made their first appearance at the Tropicana Hotel for a three-week engagement. They won “Show of the Year.” Songs included Havin’ a Party, The Girl I Love, Cant Get Next To You, -L-O-V-E, Moon River, Donny medley (Go Away Little Girl-Sweet and Innocent-Puppy Love), 50’s, You Are the Sunshine of my Life, Stevie Wonder Medley, One Bad Apple, Down By the Lazy River, Crazy Horses, Yo Yo, Love Me For A Reason, Paper Roses, I’m Leavin’ It All Up To You, Dixieland Band, Good Ole Mammy Song, Merrill’s banjo, Singing In the Rain, Hoe Down, God Bless You, and You Make Me Feel Brand New.

July 13, 1974 Saturday	BBC Radio 1 in the UK aired part 3 of the Osmond Story (Osmondmania).

July 13, 1974 Saturday	Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #37 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #65 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

July 15, 1974 Monday	While at the Tropicana, during the brothers’ intros, when Merrill introduced himself, he said, “I am the married one of the group.” Alan then broke into a song and dance singing,”I’m getting married in the morning.”

July 16, 1974 Tuesday	Alan married Suzanne Pinegar in the LDS Provo Temple in Provo, Utah on this date. After the wedding they flew back to Las Vegas to finish the Osmonds’ concert engagement.

July 20, 1974 Saturday	Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #28 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #50 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, debuted at #31 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Marie’s album, In My Little Corner Of The World, debuted at #196 on Billboard’s Top Selling Albums Chart.

July 22, 1974 Monday	Donny recorded Ours and This Time for his upcoming album, Donny.

July 23, 1974 Tuesday	BBC Radio 1 in the UK aired part 4 of the Osmond Story (Alan, Wayne, Merrill, and Jay).

July 27, 1974 Saturday	Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #22 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #32 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #27 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, debuted at #88 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart. Marie’s album, In My Little Corner Of The World, rose to #192 on Billboard’s Top Selling Albums Chart.

July 30, 1974 Tuesday	BBC Radio 1 in the UK aired part 5 of the Osmond Story (Donny, Marie, and Jimmy).

August 1, 1974 Thursday	Our Best To You earned a Silver disc in the UK.

August 2, 1974 Friday	The Osmond Brothers were guests on The Tonight Show. Joey Bishop was the guest host of the show. They were on the show to promote their single, Love Me For A Reason.

August 3, 1974 Saturday	Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #18 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #26 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #22 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #78 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart. Marie’s album, In My Little Corner Of The World, rose to #188 on Billboard’s Top Selling Albums Chart.

August 6, 1974 Tuesday	BBC Radio 1 in the UK aired part 6 of the Osmond Story (The future).

August 7, 1974 Wednesday	Donny and Marie were guests on the Tonight Show. They sang I’m Leaving It All Up To You. Joey Bishop was the guest host.

August 10, 1974 Saturday	Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #15 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #19 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #10 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #74 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart. Marie’s album, In My Little Corner Of The World, rose to #179 on Billboard’s Top Selling Albums Chart. Marie’s single, In My Little Corner Of The World, debuted on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, debuted at #33 in Britain.

August 14, 1974 Wednesday	Marie went shopping on New Bond Street without being recognized in a music department store in England.

August 15, 1974 Thursday	The Osmonds were in London, England.

August 15, 1974 Thursday	Marie’s and Jimmy’s appearance on the Mac Davis Show was aired on this date.

August 15, 1974 Thursday	The Osmonds hosted a week of Britain’s Top of the Pops shows.

August 15, 1974 Thursday	The Osmond Brothers’ performance of Love Me For A Reason aired on Britain’s Top of The Pops.

August 15, 1974 Thursday	Donny and Marie’s performance of I’m Leaving It All Up To You was aired on Britain’s Top of the Pops.

August 17, 1974 Saturday	Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #11 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #9 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #5 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #65 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart. Marie’s album, In My Little Corner Of The World, rose to #170 on Billboard’s Top Selling Albums Chart. Marie’s single, In My Little Corner Of The World, rose to #84 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart.

August 21, 1974 Wednesday	Alan and Suzanne’s wedding reception was held in Spanish Fork, Utah. Marie was a bridesmaid at the reception.

August 23, 1974 Friday	The Osmonds were in Chicago, Illinois.

August 24, 1974 Saturday	The Osmonds performed at the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville, Kentucky.

August 24, 1974 Saturday	Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #10 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #8 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #3 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #51 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart. Marie’s album, In My Little Corner Of The World, rose to #164 on Billboard’s Top Selling Albums Chart. Marie’s single, In My Little Corner Of The World, rose to #75 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #14 in Britain.

August 26, 1974 Monday	The first episode of *The Osmonds* which aired on BBC television on this date. See Videos

August 27, 1974 Tuesday	The second episode of *The Osmonds* which aired on BBC television on this date. See Videos

August 28, 1974 Wednesday	The third episode of *The Osmonds* taped which aired on BBC television on this date. See Videos

August 28, 1974 Wednesday	Wayne celebrated his 23rd birthday.

August 29, 1974 Thursday	The fourth episode of *The Osmonds* which aired on BBC television on this date. See Videos

August 30, 1974 Friday	The fifth episode of *The Osmonds* which aired on BBC television on this date. See Videos

August 31, 1974 Saturday	Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #12 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #6 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #1 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #40 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart. Marie’s album, In My Little Corner Of The World, fell to #177 on Billboard’s Top Selling Albums Chart. Marie’s single, In My Little Corner Of The World, rose to #66 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, debuted at #83 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #5 in Britain. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, debuted at #19 in Britain.

September 1, 1974 Sunday	Donny and Marie taped a segment for a show with Andy Williams in Los Angeles.

September 1, 1974 Sunday	Donny and Marie's single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You went silver in the UK.

September 1, 1974 Sunday	Love Me For A Reason earned a gold disc in the UK.

September 2, 1974 Monday	Donny and Marie were in Los Angeles and taped The Tonight Show. Johnny Carson was the host of the show. They sang I’m Leaving It All Up To You. After they appeared on The Tonight Show, they caught a plane within the same hour to Philadephia, PA to guest host with Mike Douglas for a week. Donny gave karate demonstrations and Marie cooked Shepherd’s Pie for Mike Douglas and Ken Berry. Other guests included The Hudson Brothers, Sonny James, Olivia Newton-John, and The Lettermen. Olive shared some stories on Donny and Marie with Mike Douglas and the audience. Donny was a participant on The Dating Game which was also on Mike’s show.

September 4, 1974 Wednesday	The Osmonds performed in Tulsa, Oklahoma on this date.

September 6, 1974 Friday	Jimmy was the Ringmaster of a puppet show on NBC-TV to introduce new shows of the season. See Videos

September 7, 1974 Saturday	Donny and Marie performed on the Andy Williams Special which was aired on this date. They performed I'm Leaving It All Up To You.

September 7, 1974 Saturday	Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #15 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart. Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, debuted at #190 on Billboard’s Top Selling LPs Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #5 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #2 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #32 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart. Marie’s album, In My Little Corner Of The World, rose to #173 on Billboard’s Top Selling Albums Chart. Marie’s single, In My Little Corner Of The World, rose to #55 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, rose to #73 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, debuted at #50 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #2 in Britain. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, rose to #1 in Britain.

September 13 - October 3, 1974	The Osmonds performed at the Tropicana for three weeks in the Superstar Room. Within this three week period, the Osmonds performed 44 shows.

09/14/1974 Saturday	Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #24 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart. Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #168 on Billboard’s Top Selling LPs Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #4 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #4 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #26 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart. Marie’s album, In My Little Corner Of The World, fell to #187 on Billboard’s Top Selling Albums Chart. After nine weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position at #164 on August 24, 1974. Marie’s single, In My Little Corner Of The World, rose to #51 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, rose to #60 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, rose to #31 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #3 in Britain. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, remained at #1 in Britain.

September 16 - September 20, 1974	Donny & Marie co-hosted the Mike Douglas Show for the week.

September 16, 1974 Monday	Donny & Marie Osmond co-hosted the Mike Douglas Show which was aired on this date. Their guests included George Kirby and Jim Lange.

September 17, 1974 Tuesday	Donny & Marie Osmond co-hosted the Mike Douglas Show which was aired on this date. Guests included Christopher Connelly and the Lettermen.

September 18, 1974 Wednesday	Donny & Marie Osmond co-hosted the Mike Douglas Show which was aired on this date. Guests included Ken Berry and The Hudson Brothers.

September 19, 1974 Thursday	Donny & Marie Osmond co-hosted the Mike Douglas Show which was aired on this date. Guests included Jon Voight, and Lorne Greene.

September 20, 1974 Friday	Donny & Marie Osmond co-hosted the Mike Douglas Show which was aired on this date. Guests included James Earl Jones, Ben Vereen and Frank Borman.

September 20, 1974 Friday	Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, was awarded a gold record by the RIAA on this date.

September 21, 1974 Saturday	The Osmond Family and Paul H. Dunn participated in a fireside which emphasized and demonstrated the importance of Family Home Evening. A crowd of 7200 came for the event, half of which were non-members of the LDS Church.

September 21, 1974 Saturday	Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #31 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart. Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #99 on Billboard’s Top Selling LPs Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #13 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #7 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #19 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart. Marie’s single, In My Little Corner Of The World, rose to #46 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, rose to #37 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, rose to #21 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #5 in Britain. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, remained at #1 in Britain for the third week.

September 24, 1974 Tuesday	The Osmond Family performed in Boston, MA.

September 28, 1974 Saturday	Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #25 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart. Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #88 on Billboard’s Top Selling LPs Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #28 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, remained at #7 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #17 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart. Marie’s single, In My Little Corner Of The World, rose to #37 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, rose to #27 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, remained at #21 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, remained at #5 in Britain. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, fell to #2 in Britain for the third week.

October 1974	The Osmonds flew to Europe to do six live television shows. According to the BBC, live shows of that nature had never been done before. The Osmonds were pleased to have a hand in British television history.

October 1974	The Osmond Foundation was presented with an Honor Roll Award by the Utah Education Association. During their presentation, they stated: “The Osmond Foundation aims to help persons with blindness and deafness. It seeks to diminish the problems of the alcoholism and drug abuse. In fact, the organization’s charitable aims are unlimited. One Utah teacher reported that she has found eleven students who needed expensive hearing aids. The Osmond Foundation quickly supplied each student with the needed device. The Utah Education Association applauds the Osmonds and their noble efforts to uplift others. It’s with vast pride that we present this Honor Roll Award to the Osmond Foundation.”

October 1, 1974 Tuesday	The Osmonds’ album, Our Best To You earned a gold disc on this date.

October 5, 1974 Saturday	Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #20 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart. Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #74 on Billboard’s Top Selling LPs Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #41 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #14 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #23 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart. Marie’s single, In My Little Corner Of The World, rose to #33 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, rose to #21 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, rose to #5 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #11 in Britain. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, fell to #2 in Britain.

October 6, 1974 Sunday	Donny and Marie recorded One of These Days and Donny recorded I’m Dyin’ on this date.

October 12, 1974 Saturday	Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #18 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart. Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #64 on Billboard’s Top Selling LPs Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #57 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. After 15 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position of #4 on September 14, 1974. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #21 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #42 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart. Marie’s single, In My Little Corner Of The World, fell to #42 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, rose to #17 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, remained at #5 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #16 in Britain. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, fell to #14 in Britain.

October 19, 1974 Saturday	Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #17 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart. Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #53 on Billboard’s Top Selling LPs Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #24 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. After 14 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position at #1 on August 31, 1974. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #55 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart. After 13 weeks, this was its last position on the chart. It reached its highest position at #17 on September 28, 1974. Marie’s single, In My Little Corner Of The World, fell to #60 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart. After 11 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position at #33 on October 5, 1974. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, rose to #10 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, rose to #4 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #34 in Britain. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, fell to #28 in Britain.

October 25, 1974 Friday	Jimmy recorded Yes Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus and If Santa Were My Daddy.

October 26, 1974 Saturday	Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #23 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart. Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #42 on Billboard’s Top Selling LPs Chart. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, remained at #10 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, rose to #3 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #45 in Britain. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, fell to #47 in Britain. After nine weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position at #1 on September 7, 1974 where it stayed for three weeks.

October 30, 1974 Wednesday	The Osmonds left for Los Angeles to tape The Osmond Brothers Special for CBS.

October 30, 1974 Wednesday	Wayne and Kathlyn White became engaged on this date.

October 31, 1974 Thursday	Halloween – Donny dressed as Dracula by greasing his hair, chalking his face so he looked like he hadn’t seen sunlight in his entire life, put fangs in his mouth and had blood dripping from mouth. Jimmy dawned his Oriental robes and went as a Chinese man. Marie went as a black cat complete with ears, whiskers, huge eyelashes, big red lips, and a long black tail.

Winter 1974	Marie was presented with two ASCAP awards by Sonny James.

Winter 1974	The Osmonds were presented the 1974 Musical Variety Act of the Year by the Las Vegas Entertainment Awards Academy of Variety and Cabaret Artists.

November 1974	An article appeared in the New Era titled Brothers Off And On The Road: A Different Kind of Music. The article talks about the Osmond Foundation. Read Article

November 1, 1974 Friday	Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You earned a gold disc on this date.

November 2, 1974 Saturday	Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #41 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart. After 18 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position at #10 on August 24, 1974. Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #39 on Billboard’s Top Selling LPs Chart. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, fell to #21 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, rose to #2 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. The Osmonds’ album, Love Me For A Reason, debuted at #116 on Billboard’s Top Selling LPs Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #33 in Britain.

November 6, 1974 Wednesday	Donny was a guests on Ben Wicks’ show in Canada.

November 7, 1974 Thursday	The Osmonds started taping for the Movin’ On special for NBC.

November 9, 1974 Saturday	Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #35 on Billboard’s Top Selling LPs Chart. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, fell to #43 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. After 11 weeks, this was its last position on the chart. It reached its highest position at #10 on October 19, 1974 where it stayed for two weeks. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, fell to #6 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. The Osmonds’ album, Love Me For A Reason, rose to #105 on Billboard’s Top Selling LPs Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #27 in Britain.

November 11, 1974 Monday	Donny and Marie were guests on the Tonight Show.

November 11, 1974 Monday	The Osmonds recorded Where Would I Be Without You, The Proud One, and Where Are You Going To My Love for their upcoming album, The Proud One.

November 12, 1974 Tuesday	Donny and Marie recorded Jigsaw.

November 14, 1974 Thursday	Donny’s performance of Where Did The Good Times Go was aired on Britain’s Top of the Pops.

November 16, 1974 Saturday	Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #37 on Billboard’s Top Selling LPs Chart. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, fell to #9 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. The Osmonds’ album, Love Me For A Reason, rose to #81 on Billboard’s Top Selling LPs Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #24 in Britain. After 15 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position at #2 on September 14, 1974. Donny and Marie’s single, The Morning Side Of The Mountain, debuted at #74 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. Donny’s single, Where Did All The Good Times Go, debuted at #42 on Britain’s chart.

November 20, 1974 Wednesday	The Osmonds’ Movin’ On Special aired on television on this date. Their guests were Andy Williams and Isaac Hayes. See Video Clip

November 23, 1974 Saturday	Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #44 on Billboard’s Top Selling LPs Chart. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, fell to #12 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. The Osmonds’ album, Love Me For A Reason, rose to #58 on Billboard’s Top Selling LPs Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, The Morning Side Of The Mountain, rose to #63 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. Donny’s single, Where Did All The Good Times Go, rose to #28 on Britain’s chart.

November 25, 1974 Monday	Donny and Marie recorded I Will, Make The World Go Away, and When Somebody Cares For You for their upcoming album, Make The World Go Away. The Osmond Brothers recorded Take Love If Ever You Find Love, Someone To Go Home To, and I’m Still Gonna Need You for their upcoming album, The Proud One.

November 26, 1974 Tuesday	Donny and Marie recorded It’s All In The Game and Together for their upcoming album, Make The World Go Away.

November 30, 1974 Saturday	Jimmy taped his segments of American Bandstand with Dick Clark. He sang Yes Viriginia, There Is A Santa Claus and his upcoming single, Little Arrows. Jimmy also spoke about the Osmonds concert in Anaheim, California on January 11th and the World Tour beginning January 12th. The show was scheduled to air on December 14th.

November 30, 1974 Saturday	Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #71 on Billboard’s Top Selling LPs Chart. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, fell to #17 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. The Osmonds’ album, Love Me For A Reason, rose to #50 on Billboard’s Top Selling LPs Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, The Morning Side Of The Mountain, rose to #52 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, The Morning Side Of The Mountain, debuted at #49 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Donny’s single, Where Did All The Good Times Go, rose to #21 on Britain’s chart.

December 1, 1974 Sunday	The Osmonds’ album, Love Me For A Reason earned a silver disc on this date.

December 3, 1974 Tuesday	Marie recorded Clinging Vine, Anytime and Who’s Sorry Now on this date.

December 4, 1974 Wednesday	Marie recorded This I Promise You and Among My Souvenirs on this date.

December 6, 1974 Friday	David Virl was born to Virl and Chris Osmond on this date.

December 6, 1974 Friday	Marie recorded Love Letters In The Sand on this date.

December 7, 1974 Saturday	Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #87 on Billboard’s Top Selling LPs Chart. The Osmonds’ single, Love Me For A Reason, fell to #20 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. After 14 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position at #2 on November 2, 1974. The Osmonds’ album, Love Me For A Reason, remained at #50 on Billboard’s Top Selling LPs Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, The Morning Side Of The Mountain, rose to #42 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, The Morning Side Of The Mountain, rose to #30 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Donny album, Donny, debuted at #160 on Billboard’s Top Selling Albums Chart. Donny’s single, Where Did All The Good Times Go, fell to #23 on Britain’s chart.

December 13, 1974 Friday	Wayne married Kathlyn White, a former Miss Utah, in the LDS Salt Lake City Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah.

December 13, 1974 Friday	Donny and Marie recorded When You’re Young and In Love on this date.

December 14, 1974 Saturday	Jimmy’s appearance on American Bandstand was aired on this date. He sang Yes Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus.

December 14, 1974 Saturday	Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, fell to #102 on Billboard’s Top Selling LPs Chart. The Osmonds’ album, Love Me For A Reason, rose to #49 on Billboard’s Top Selling LPs Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, The Morning Side Of The Mountain, rose to #34 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, The Morning Side Of The Mountain, rose to #22 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Donny album, Donny, rose to #148 on Billboard’s Top Selling Albums Chart. Donny’s single, Where Did All The Good Times Go, rose to #21 on Britain’s chart.

December 18, 1974 Thursday	Anmaree was born to Tom and Lyn Osmond on this date.

December 19, 1974 Thursday	Donny and Marie’s performance of the Morning Side of The Mountain aired on Britain’s Top of The Pops on this date.

December 21, 1974 Saturday	Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, remained at #102 on Billboard’s Top Selling LPs Chart. The Osmonds’ album, Love Me For A Reason, rose to #48 on Billboard’s Top Selling LPs Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, The Morning Side Of The Mountain, rose to #25 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, *The Morning Side Of The Mountain,* rose to #16 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Donny album, Donny, rose to #137 on Billboard’s Top Selling Albums Chart. Donny’s single, Where Did All The Good Times Go, rose to #18 on Britain’s chart. Donny and Marie’s single, The Morning Side Of The Mountain, debuted at #49 on Britain’s chart.

December 25, 1974 Wednesday	The Osmonds’ performance of Love Me For A Reason was aired on Britain’s Christmas Top of the Pops on this date.

December 28, 1974 Saturday	Donny and Marie’s album, I’m Leaving It All Up To You, rose to #75 on Billboard’s Top Selling LPs Chart. The Osmonds’ album, Love Me For A Reason, rose to #47 on Billboard’s Top Selling LPs Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, The Morning Side Of The Mountain, rose to #19 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. Donny and Marie’s single, The Morning Side Of The Mountain, rose to #11 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. Donny album, Donny, rose to #95 on Billboard’s Top Selling Albums Chart. Donny’s single, Where Did All The Good Times Go, fell to #45 on Britain’s chart. Donny and Marie’s single, The Morning Side Of The Mountain, rose to #48 on Britain’s chart.

December 28, 1974 Saturday	The Osmonds recorded Thank You, Kind of a Woman That A Man Wants, and Frightened Eyes on this date.

December 31, 1974 Tuesday	Donny called in to CHUM Radio station.

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