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1971
January 2, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ single, One Bad Apple, made its debut at #78 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart.

January 9, 1971
Saturday
Osmonds LP
The Osmonds album was reviewed by Billboard Magazine.  Their review stated:  “The Osmonds are riding up the Hot 100 currently with One Bad Apple included here.  The LP, like the single, puts the boys in a whole new commercial bag, right in today’s market.  Cut in Muscle Shoals, by producer Rick Hall, the package offers top treatments of He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother, and a Motown salute that is a heavy stand-out.  Should prove a big chart winner.”

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January 9, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ single, One Bad Apple, rose to #64 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.

January 16, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ single, One Bad Apple, rose to #44 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.

January 23, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ single, One Bad Apple, rose to #34 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.

January 30, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ single, One Bad Apple, rose to #9 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds debuted at #175 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP's Chart.


February 1971
Jimmy’s single, Jimmy And The Happy Robbers b/w I Found A Little Happiness was released in Japan.

The Osmond Brothers’ single, One Bad Apple b/w He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother was released in Japan.

One Bad Apple went platinum in the United States.


February 4, 1971
Thursday

The Osmonds’ single, One Bad Apple was awarded a gold record by the RIAA on this date.

February 6, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ single, One Bad Apple, rose to #2 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds jumped to #26 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, One Bad Apple, made its debut at #30 on Billboard’s Top Soul Singles Chart.


February 12, 1971
Friday
Tom Osmond met his future wife, Lyn Heslop at a dance in Salt Lake City, Utah.

February 13, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ single, One Bad Apple, rose to #1 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds jumped to #22 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, One Bad Apple, rose to #14 on Billboard’s Top Soul Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds made its debut at #26 on Billboard’s Best Selling Soul LP’s Chart.


February 16, 1971
Tuesday
The Osmond Brothers were in the recording studio recording Double Lovin’, Shuckin’ and Jivin’, Carrie, and The Promised Land for their upcoming album, Homemade.

February 17, 1971
Wednesday
The Osmond Brothers were in the recording studio recording If You’re Gonna Leave Me and Sho’ Would Be Nice for their upcoming album, Homemade.

February 18, 1971
Thursday
The Osmond Brothers were in the recording studio recording She Makes Me Warm and We Never Said Forever for their upcoming album, Homemade.

February 20, 1971
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers were in the recording studio recording Chilly Winds for their upcoming album, Homemade.

February 20, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ single, One Bad Apple, remained at #1 on Billboard’s Top 100 Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds rose to #20 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, One Bad Apple, rose to #9 on Billboard’s Top Soul Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds rose to #19 on Billboard’s Best Selling Soul LP’s Chart.


February 21, 1971
Sunday
The Osmond Brothers appeared on the Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour which aired on this date. They sang One Bad Apple and Put Your Hand In The Hand with Glen Campbell.

February 21, 1971
Sunday
The Osmond Brothers’ single, One Bad Apple was named the #1 hit single, on Casey Casem’s American Top 40.

February 21, 1971
Sunday
The Osmond Brothers were in the recording studio recording A Taste Of Honey for their upcoming album, Homemade.

February 27, 1971
Saturday


Donny’s single, Sweet And Innocent was included in Billboard’s Top 60 Spotlight.  Their review stated:  “With the Osmonds still occupying the coveted #1 position on the Hot 100, young Donny Osmond makes his solo debut and this top performance and good material should carry  him high on the charts.  Exceptional Rick Hall production work.”

February 27, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ single, One Bad Apple, remained at #1 on Billboard’s Top 100 Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds rose to #14 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, One Bad Apple, rose to #6 on Billboard’s Top Soul Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds rose to #17 on Billboard’s Best Selling Soul LP’s Chart.


March 1971
The Osmonds participated in a record signing at Wonder Records in Las Vegas.

March 2, 1971
Tuesday
Jay celebrated his 16th birthday.

March 6, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ single, One Bad Apple, remained at #1 on Billboard’s Top 100 Chart for its fourth week.

The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds remained at #14 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart for its second week.

The Osmonds’ single, One Bad Apple, stayed at #6 on Billboard’s Top Soul Singles Chart for its second week.

The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds rose to #13 on Billboard’s Best Selling Soul LP’s Chart.


March 13, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ single, One Bad Apple, remained at #1 on Billboard’s Top 100 Chart for its fifth week.

The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds remained at #14 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart for its third week.

The Osmonds’ single, One Bad Apple, fell to #7 on Billboard’s Top Soul Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds remained at #13 on Billboard’s Best Selling Soul LP’s Chart for it second week.


March 16, 1971
Tuesday

The Osmond Brothers performed at the 1970 Grammy Awards Show.  They sang one of the nominated tunes, Everything Is Beautiful.  The 90-minute show was geared to showcasing to the public the excitement of the music industry.  Also performing nominated songs were Anne Murray, The Carpenters, Dionne Warwick, and Aretha Franklin.

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March 20, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ single, One Bad Apple, fell to #4 on Billboard’s Top 100 Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds fell to #19 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, One Bad Apple, fell to #9 on Billboard’s Top Soul Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds fell to #16 on Billboard’s Best Selling Soul LP’s Chart.


March 27, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ single, One Bad Apple, fell to #9 on Billboard’s Top 100 Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds fell to #20 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, One Bad Apple, fell to #13 on Billboard’s Top Soul Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds remained at #16 on Billboard’s Best Selling Soul LP’s Chart for its second week.

Donny’s single, Sweet And Innocent, made its debut at #88 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.


March 28, 1971
Sunday
The Osmond Brothers’ Special, He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother, was aired on CBS-TV on this date.

April 3, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ single, One Bad Apple, fell to #18 on Billboard’s Top 100 Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds fell to #29 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, One Bad Apple, fell to #17 on Billboard’s Top Soul Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds fell to #38 on Billboard’s Best Selling Soul LP’s Chart for its second week.

Donny’s single, Sweet And Innocent, rose to #74 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.


April 7, 1971
Wednesday
The Osmonds were at the airport in Osaka, Japan.

April 10, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ single, One Bad Apple, fell to #34 on Billboard’s Top 100 Chart.  This was its last appearance on the chart.  It reached it’s peak position of #1 on 02/13/71 where it remained for five weeks.  The single was on the chart for a total of 15 weeks.

The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds fell to #49 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, One Bad Apple, fell to #21 on Billboard’s Top Soul Singles Chart.  After 10 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart.  It reached it’s highest position of #6 on 2/27/71.

The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds rose to #35 on Billboard’s Best Selling Soul LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, Sweet And Innocent, rose to #65 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.


April 11, 1971
Sunday
The Osmond Brothers performed in Osaka, Japan.

April 13, 1971
Tuesday
While in Japan, the Osmonds were staying at the Osaka Grand Hotel.

April 14, 1971
Wednesday
The Osmond Brothers taped a program at MBS Studios in Osaka, Japan.

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April 16, 1971
Friday
Jimmy celebrated his 8th birthday.

April 17, 1971
Saturday
Osmonds Live In Tokyo
The Osmonds were in Tokyo Shinjuku and recorded their Osmonds In Tokyo LP.

April 17, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds rose to #44 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds remained at #35 on Billboard’s Best Selling Soul LP’s Chart for the second week.

Donny’s single, Sweet And Innocent, rose to #66 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.


April 19, 1971
Monday
The Osmond Brothers appeared on Changing Scene which aired on ABC-TV.

April 19, 1971
Monday
The Osmond Brothers performed at the Hara Arena in Dayton, Ohio for approximately 4,500 in attendance.

April 24, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds rose to #42 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds fell to #36 on Billboard’s Best Selling Soul LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, Sweet And Innocent, rose to #46 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.


April 30, 1971
Friday
Merrill celebrated his 18th birthday.

May 1, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds fell to #46 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds rose to #33 on Billboard’s Best Selling Soul LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, Sweet And Innocent, rose to #22 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.


May 4, 1971
Tuesday
Olive celebrated her 46th birthday.

May 8, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds rose to #45 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds fell to #41 on Billboard’s Best Selling Soul LP’s Chart.  After 13 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart.  It reached its highest position of #13 on 03/06/71 where it remained for two weeks.

Donny’s single, Sweet And Innocent, rose to #16 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.


May 8, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ single, Double Lovin was included on Billboard’s Top 20 Pop Spotlight.  Their review stated:  “Group’s initial outing teamed with producer Rick Hall, One Bad Apple proved a #1 million seller.  Dynamite rhythm follow-up has all that sales and chart potency.”

May 15, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds remained #45 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

Donny’s single, Sweet And Innocent, rose to #14 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Double Lovin debuted at #90 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.


May 21, 1971
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers performed their first concert for teenagers at Public Hall in Cleveland, OH in front of 10,000 people.

May 22, 1971
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers performed at the Veteran’s Memorial in Columbus, Ohio.

May 22, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds rose to #42 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

Donny’s single, Sweet And Innocent, rose to #13 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Double Lovin rose to #53 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.


May 23, 1971
Sunday
The Osmonds performed in Houston, Texas.

May 29, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds fell to #43 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

Donny’s single, Sweet And Innocent, rose to #8 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Double Lovin rose to #39 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.


May 29, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds performed at the Philadelphia Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

June 1971
The Osmonds spent the month of June at their ranch in Huntsville, Utah.

June 5, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds remained at #43 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

Donny’s single, Sweet And Innocent, rose to #7 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Double Lovin rose to #22 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.


June 12, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds rose to #41 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

Donny’s single, Sweet And Innocent, remained at #7 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Double Lovin rose to #16 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.


June 19, 1971
Saturday
Homemade
The Osmonds album, Homemade was reviewed by Billboard Magazine.  They stated:  “The Osmonds’ second LP for MGM cut with producer Rick Hall in Muscle Shoals, is another dynamite commercial package and it includes their single smash, “Double Lovin’”.  Other cuts that will stir air play and sales are the opener, A Taste of Honey, The Promised Land, and She Makes Me Warm.  Group’s in top vocal from and Hall’s production is super.”

June 19, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds rose to #40 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

Donny’s single, Sweet And Innocent, fell to #10 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Double Lovin rose to #15 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.


June 21, 1971
Monday
The Osmond Brothers were in the recording studio recording Yo-Yo and A Taste of Rhythm And Blues for their upcoming album, Phase III.

June 22, 1971
Tuesday
The Osmond Brothers were in the recording studio recording Keep On My Side.

June 22, 1971
Tuesday
Alan celebrated his 22nd birthday.

June 26, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds fell to #50 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

Donny’s single, Sweet And Innocent, remained at #10 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Double Lovin remained at #15 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Homemade, debuted at #84 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.


July 1971
The Heywoods became the Osmonds’ opening act.

July 3, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds fell to #57 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

Donny’s single, Sweet And Innocent, fell to #13 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.  After 15 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart.  It reached its highest position of #7 on 06/05/71 where it remained for two weeks.

The Osmonds’ single, Double Lovin remained at #14 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Homemade, jumped to #28 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.


July 10, 1971
Saturday

Donny Osmond Album
Donny’s album, The Donny Osmond Album, was reviewed by Billboard Magazine.  Their review stated: “Donny Osmond has been riding high on the charts as part of the brothers’ team and also as a solo with Sweet and Innocent included here in his first solo LP.  Along with the hit, he offers strong cuts such as Burning Bridges, Wake Up Little Susie, and Lollipops, Lace And Lipstick.  Top work by producer Rick Hall who produces both the Osmonds and Donny.”

July 10, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds fell to #63 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Double Lovin fell to #23 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.  This was its last appearance after 9 weeks on the chart.  It reached its highest position of #14 on 07/03/71.

The Osmonds’ LP, Homemade, rose to #24 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, The Donny Osmond Album, made its debut at #142 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.


July 17, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds fell to #74 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Homemade, remained at #24 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, The Donny Osmond Album, jumped to #45 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.


July 21, 1971
Wednesday
The Osmonds were in Columbia, South Carolina. 

July 24, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds fell to #80 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Homemade, remained at #24 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart for the third week.

Donny’s album, The Donny Osmond Album, rose to #37 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.


July 29, 1971
Thursday
The Osmonds were in the recording studio recording Don’t Panic, Down By The Lazy River, and We Can Make It Together.

July 31, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds rose to #77 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Homemade, remained at #24 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart for the fourth week.

Donny’s album, The Donny Osmond Album, rose to #35 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.


July 31, 1971
Saturday
Donny’s single, Go Away Little Girl, was on Billboard’s Top 20 Spotlight.  Their review stated:  “The popular Osmond Brother revives the Steve Lawrence hit as a strong follow-up to his Sweet and Innocent hit.  Other plusses are Rick Hall’s production and the Goffin/King signature.”

August 7, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds fell to #86 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Homemade, rose to #22 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, The Donny Osmond Album, remained at #35 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.

Donny’s single, Go Away Little Girl, debuted at #89 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart.


August 14, 1971
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers performed at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, PA.

August 14, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds fell to #97 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Homemade, remained at #22 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, The Donny Osmond Album, remained at #34 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.

Donny’s single, Go Away Little Girl, jumped to #44 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart.


August 16, 1971
Monday
The Osmond Brothers performed in Toledo, Ohio.

August 17, 1971
Tuesday
The Osmond Brothers performed at the Coliseum in Ft. Wayne, Indiana before a crowd of 5,227.

August 18, 1971
Wednesday
The Osmond Brothers performed a concert in Chicago, Illinois.

August 19, 1971
Thursday
The Osmond Brothers performed a concert in Dayton, Ohio.

August 20, 1971
Friday
The Osmond Brothers performed a concert in Louisville, Kentucky.  They also did a radio interview for WKKY.

August 21, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds performed a concert in St. Louis, Missouri.

August 21, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds rose to #92 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Homemade, fell to #32 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, The Donny Osmond Album, rose to #21 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.

Donny’s single, Go Away Little Girl, jumped to #28 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart.


August 22, 1971
Sunday
The Osmonds performed a concert in Memphis, TN.

August 24, 1971
Tuesday
The Osmond Brothers performed a concert in Greenville, South Carolina.

August 25, 1971
Wednesday
The Osmond Brothers performed a concert in Charlotte, North Carolina.

August 26, 1971
Thursday
The Osmond Brothers performed a concert in Raleigh, North Carolina.

August 27, 1971
Friday
The Osmond Brothers performed a concert in Greensboro, North Carolina.

August 28, 1971
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers performed a concert in Roanoke, Virginia.

August 28, 1971
Saturday
Wayne celebrated his 20th birthday.

August 28, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds fell to #96 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Homemade, fell to #34 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, The Donny Osmond Album, rose to #20 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.

Donny’s single, Go Away Little Girl, jumped to #10 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart.


August 29, 1971
Sunday
The Osmonds were in Roanoke, West Virginia.

August 30, 1971
Monday
The Osmond Brothers appeared at the Canadian National Exhibition Grandstand in Toronto, Canada. The Toronto Daily Star stated this was the Osmonds’ first appearance in Canada. Also, the Daily Star reported that this was the first time the Grandstand Stadium had been packed.

August 30, 1971
Monday

Donny’s single, Sweet and Innocent, was awarded a gold record by the RIAA on this date.

September 4, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds fell to #102 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Homemade, fell to #36 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, The Donny Osmond Album, rose to #17 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.

Donny’s single, Go Away Little Girl, jumped to #5 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart.


September 4, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ single, Yo-Yo, was on Billboard’s Top 20 Spotlight.  Their review stated:  “The Osmonds’ third release on the label, the other two were top 20’s, will keep that smash hit pace for them.  Penned by Joe South, the strong rocker is given a dynamite vocal workout.”

September 7, 1971
Tuesday
The Osmonds were in the recording studio recording Standing In The Need of Love, Sit Down, I Think I Love You, All I Have To Do Is Dream, and I’m Into Something Good.

September 8, 1971
Wednesday
The Osmonds were in the recording studio recording Bye Bye Love, Sit Down, I Think I Love You, and A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You.

September 10, 1971
Friday
The Osmonds were in the recording studio recording I Knew You When, Big Man, Hey Girl, and Little Bit.

September 11, 1971
Saturday
On this date, Donny’s Go Away Little Girl went to #1 on the Billboard Charts.  In 1963, Steve Lawrence had a #1 hit with “Go Away Little Girl,” making this the first song in the rock era to be a #1 hit for two people.

September 11, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds fell to #104 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Homemade, fell to #58 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, The Donny Osmond Album, rose to #14 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.

Donny’s single, Go Away Little Girl, jumped to #1 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Yo-Yo, made its debut at #85 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart.


September 13, 1971
Monday

The Osmond Brothers’ album, Osmonds was awarded a gold record by the RIAA on this date.

September 16, 1971
Thursday
The Osmond Brothers appeared on the Flip Wilson Show which aired on this date. They sang Yo-Yo and Donny sang Hey Girl. Other guests included Lucille Ball and Ed Sullivan.

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September 18, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds fell to #110 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Homemade, rose to #54 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, The Donny Osmond Album, remained at #14 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.

Donny’s single, Go Away Little Girl, remained at  #1 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart for the second week.

The Osmonds’ single, Yo-Yo, jumped to #40 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart.


September 20, 1971
Monday
The Osmond Brothers were in the recording studio recording Business, Sho’ Would Be Nice, Hey There, Lonely Girl, Puppy Love, and Pretty Blue Eyes.

September 24, 1971
Friday
The Osmond Brothers were in the recording studio recording We Can Make It Together and Bleib Bei Mir Little Girl.

September 25, 1971
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers were in the recording studio recording Love Is and My Drum.

September 25, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds fell to #112 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Homemade, remained at #54 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, The Donny Osmond Album, rose to #13 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.

Donny’s single, Go Away Little Girl, remained at  #1 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart for the third week.

The Osmonds’ single, Yo-Yo, jumped to #19 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart.


October 2, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds fell to #121 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Homemade, rose to #50 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, The Donny Osmond Album, fell to #16 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.

Donny’s single, Go Away Little Girl, fell to #2 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart for the third week.

The Osmonds’ single, Yo-Yo, jumped to #9 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart.


October 9, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds remained at #121 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Homemade, fell to #59 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, The Donny Osmond Album, rose to #15 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.

Donny’s single, Go Away Little Girl, remained at #2 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart for the third week.

The Osmonds’ single, Yo-Yo, rose to #5 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart.


October 13, 1971
Wednesday
George celebrated his 54th birthday.

Marie celebrated her 12th birthday.


October 13, 1971
Wednesday

Donny’s single, Go Away Little Girl, was awarded a gold record by the RIAA on this date.

October 16, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds fell to #137 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Homemade, fell to #76 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, The Donny Osmond Album, fell to #25 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.

Donny’s single, Go Away Little Girl, fell to #5 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Yo-Yo, rose to #3 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart.


October 23, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds rose to #135 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Homemade, rose to #72 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, The Donny Osmond Album, rose to #23 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.

Donny’s single, Go Away Little Girl, fell to #7 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Yo-Yo, remained at #3 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart.


October 30, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds rose to #130 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Homemade, fell to #77 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, The Donny Osmond Album, fell to #25 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.

Donny’s single, Go Away Little Girl, fell to #11 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Yo-Yo, remained at #3 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart for the third week.


November 1971
(Before 11/23)
The Osmond Brothers peformed at the Assembly Center in Tulsa, OK for a crowd of 7300.

November 1, 1971
Monday
Jared Virl was born to Virl and Chris Osmond.

November 6, 1971
Saturday
Donny’s single, I Knew You When / Hey Girl, was on Billboard’s Top 20 Spotlight.  Their review stated:  “Two potent sides by this young Osmond to follow his #1 winner, Go Away Little Girl.  With equal potential, both ballads, one penned by Joe South and the other by Carole King and Gerry Goffin, will put him right on top again.

November 6, 1971
Saturday
To You With Love, Donny
Donny’s album, To You With Love, was reviewed by Billboard Magazine.  Their review stated:  “There’s no stopping any of the Osmonds this year and this LP by young Donny is no exception.  The fine arrangements, top production work and super performance throughout combine to make this a sure sales monster.  Featuring Donny’s recent #1 smash, Go Away Little Girl, this dynamite package also includes Hey Little Johnny and I’m Into Something Good.

November 6, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds fell to #151 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.

The Osmonds’ LP, Homemade, fell to #88 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, The Donny Osmond Album, fell to #28 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.

Donny’s single, Go Away Little Girl, fell to #19 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Yo-Yo, fell to #5 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart.

Donny’s album, To You With Love, debuted at #178 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.


November 7, 1971
Sunday

The Osmond Brothers appeared on the Bob Hope Show which aired on this date. They performed Down By The Lazy River and sang I Want A Girl, Just Like The Girl, That Married Dear Old Dad with Bob Hope. Other guests on the show included John Wayne, Shirley Jones, Debbie Reynolds and Jack Benny.

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November 7, 1971
Sunday
The Osmonds were in Japan taping some Calpis commercials.

November 10, 1971
Wednesday
The Osmond family taped a Calpis commercial.

November 12, 1971
Friday
Tom Osmond proposes to Lyn Heslop after a dance.

November 13, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Osmonds fell to #154 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP Chart.  This was its last appearance on the chart.  After 42 weeks, it reached its highest position of #14 on 2/27/71 where it remained for three weeks.

The Osmonds’ LP, Homemade, fell to #96 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, The Donny Osmond Album, fell to #36 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.

Donny’s single, Go Away Little Girl, fell to #23 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart.  After 15 weeks, this was it last appearance on the chart.  It reached its highest position of #1 on 9/11/71 where it remained for three weeks.

The Osmonds’ single, Yo-Yo, fell to #6 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart.

Donny’s album, To You With Love, jumped to #38 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.


November 17, 1971
Wednesday

The Osmond Brothers’ single, Yo-Yo, was awarded a gold record by the RIAA on this date.

November 20, 1971
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers appeared in Kansas City, MO.  Jay’s microphone broke at this concert.

November 20, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Homemade, rose to #95 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, The Donny Osmond Album, fell to #40 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Yo-Yo, fell to #10 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart.

Donny’s album, To You With Love, jumped to #13 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.


November 21, 1971
Sunday
The Osmond Brothers performed in the City Auditorium in Omaha, NE for approximately 7,250 people.  While the Osmonds were staying at the Hilton Hotel, the lobby was surrounded by approximately 500 fans.

November 27, 1971
Saturday
The Osmond Brothers performed at the Boston Garden for 9,277 people.

November 27, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Homemade, fell to #102 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, The Donny Osmond Album, fell to #42 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Yo-Yo, fell to #15 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart.

Donny’s album, To You With Love, rose to #12 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.

Donny’s single, Hey Girl, debuted at #70 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.


November 28, 1971
Sunday
The Osmond Brothers performed at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York before a crowd of 20,000 people.

December 4, 1971
Saturday


The Osmond Brothers performed at the Forum in Los Angeles, CA.  This performance was recorded and later released at the Osmonds’ Live album. It was also shown on UK television in May 1972. Casey Kasem was the MC for the opening.

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December 4, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Homemade, fell to #103 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, The Donny Osmond Album, fell to #45 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Yo-Yo, fell to #26 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart.  This was its last appearance after being on the chart for 13 weeks.  It reached its highest position of #3 on 10/16/71 where it remained for three weeks.

Donny’s album, To You With Love, remained at #12 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.

Donny’s single, Hey Girl, jumped to #32 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.


December 5, 1971
Sunday
The Osmond Brothers performed in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

December 6, 1971
Monday
The Osmond Brothers were in rehearsal for Glen Campbell’s Good Time Hour.

December 9, 1971
Thursday
The Osmond Brothers taped their segment for Glen Campbell’s Good Time Hour which aired on January 4, 1972.

December 11, 1971
Saturday
Jimmy made a guest appearance on American Bandstand performing My Little Darling.

December 11, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Homemade, fell to #112 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, The Donny Osmond Album, fell to #54 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.

Donny’s album, To You With Love, remained at #12 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart for the third week.

Donny’s single, Hey Girl, jumped to #19 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.


December 13, 1971
Monday

Donny’s album, The Donny Osmond Album, was awarded a gold record by the RIAA on this date.

December 18, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Homemade, rose to #111 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, The Donny Osmond Album, remained at #54 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.

Donny’s album, To You With Love, fell to #13 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart for the third week.

Donny’s single, Hey Girl, rose to #12 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.

Donny’s single, Hey Girl, debuted at #35 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.


December 23, 1971
Thursday
Jimmy Osmond appeared on the Flip Wilson Show which aired on this date. He sang A Lovely Bunch of Coconuts with Flip. Other guests included Melba Moore and Marty Feldman.

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December 24, 1971
Friday
The Osmonds performed at the Diplomat Hotel in Miami Beach, FL for a holiday engagement.

December 25, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds were staying at the Diplomat Hotel in Miami Beach, FL when girls were lowering themselves on ropes to the Osmonds’ rooms.

December 25, 1971
Saturday

The Osmonds were named in several categories for Billboard’s Trendsetter Awards.  The following is a list of the category, artist, and what order they were named:

Category
Artist
Position
Top New Singles Artist    Osmonds  #1
Top Singles Duo/Group     Osmonds    #3
Top Singles Male Vocalist  Donny  #3
Top Albums Artist    Osmonds   #24
Top Albums Artist Donny  #73
Top Singles Artist       Osmonds #3
Top Singles Artist     Donny #10
Top Albums Duo/Group  Osmonds #16
Top New Albums Artist Osmonds #9
Top New Albums Artist Donny #23

Billboard Magazine named the Top New Singles of 1971.  Singles included:

Single
Position
The Osmonds’ One Bad Apple #4
Donny’s Go Away Little Girl #7
Donny’s  Sweet And Innocent #32
Osmonds’ Yo-Yo #51

The album list included:

Album
Artist
Position
Osmonds Osmonds    #32
Donny Osmond Album  Donny #79
Homemade Osmonds    #86

December 25, 1971
Saturday
The Osmonds’ LP, Homemade, remained at #111 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, The Donny Osmond Album, fell to #57 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart.

Donny’s album, To You With Love, fell to #20 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s chart for the third week.

Donny’s single, Hey Girl, rose to #10 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart.

Donny’s single, Hey Girl, rose to #23 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.


December 26, 1971
Sunday
The Osmonds were on a yacht in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
   

 

  

 

 

 

 


 

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