Timeline - 1973

1973

January 1, 1973
Monday

Billboard Magazine named its Top Pop Singles for 1972. The list included the Osmonds’ Down By The Lazy River at #37, and Donny’s Puppy Love at #68. Top Pop Albums for 1972 included Donny’s Portrait of Donny at #62 and the Osmonds’ Phase III at #64; Donny’s To You With Love at #67, and the Osmonds’ Live at #74.

January 1, 1973
Monday

Washington’s local radio station, WPGC, played the top 100 songs from 1972. Among their play list was Puppy Love at #57 and Down By The Lazy River at #65.

January 1, 1973
Monday

The European Osmond Fan Club was opened by Maureen Street.

January 1, 1973
Monday

Jimmy’s album, Killer Joe was released in the United States.

January 6, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, Portrait of Donny fell to #165 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, Too Young fell to #99 on Billboard’s Top Selling Albums Chart.

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

The Osmonds’ single, Crazy Horses, fell to #63 on Billboard’s Top 100 Singles Chart. After 12 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position at #14 on December 9, 1972 where it remained for two weeks.

Jimmy’s album, Killer Joe, rose to #118 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, My Best To You, rose to #38 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Crazy Horses, remained at #3 in Britain for the third week.

Donny’s single, Why, remained at #6 on Britain’s chart.

Jimmy’s single, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool, remained at #1 on Britain’s chart.

January 13, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, Portrait of Donny fell to #173 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, Too Young fell to #104 on Billboard’s Top Selling Albums Chart.

The Osmonds’ album, Crazy Horses, fell to #37 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Jimmy’s album, Killer Joe, rose to #114 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, My Best To You, rose to #32 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Jimmy’s single, Tweedlee Dee, debuted at #99 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Crazy Horses, remained at #3 in Britain for the fourth week.

Donny’s single, Why, fell to #16 on Britain’s chart.

Jimmy’s single, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool, remained at #1 on Britain’s chart for the third week.

The Osmonds’ single, Crazy Horses was at #2 in Belgium.

Donny’s single, Why, was at #9 in Hong Kong.

January 20, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, Portrait of Donny fell to #183 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, Too Young fell to #113 on Billboard’s Top Selling Albums Chart.

The Osmonds’ album, Crazy Horses, fell to #51 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Jimmy’s album, Killer Joe, rose to #111 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, My Best To You, remained at #32 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Jimmy’s single, Tweedlee Dee, rose to #96 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Crazy Horses, fell to #4 in Britain.

Donny’s single, Why, fell to #17 on Britain’s chart.

Jimmy’s single, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool, remained at #1 on Britain’s chart for the fourth week.

The Osmonds’ single, Crazy Horses was at #1 in Belgium.

Donny’s single, Why, was at #14 in Hong Kong.

Donny’s single, A Teenager In Love, was #3 in Denmark.

The Osmonds’ single, Crazy Horses was #4 in Singapore.

January 21, 1973
Sunday

Jimmy's album, Killer Joe was released in the UK on this date.

January 24, 1973
Wednesday

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

January 24, 1973
Wednesday

Donny’s album, Too Young, was awarded a gold record by the RIAA on this date.

January 27, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, Portrait of Donny fell to #191 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart. After 36 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position at #6 on July 22, 1972.

Donny’s album, Too Young fell to #132 on Billboard’s Top Selling Albums Chart.

The Osmonds’ album, Crazy Horses, fell to #66 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Jimmy’s album, Killer Joe, rose to #109 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, My Best To You, remained at #31 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Jimmy’s single, Tweedlee Dee, rose to #69 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Crazy Horses, fell to #8 in Britain.

Donny’s single, Why, fell to #21 on Britain’s chart.

Jimmy’s single, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool, remained at #1 on Britain’s chart for the fifth week.

The Osmonds’ single, Crazy Horses was at #1 in Belgium.

The Osmonds’ single, Crazy Horses was #5 in Singapore.

February 1, 1973
Thursday

Press Release from Levinson and Rose, Inc: “Add two more Silver Discs from England to the growing collection of record honors being amassed by the Osmonds. These, for the group’s Crazy Horses and Donny Osmond’s Why bring the current total to four singles that have sold in excess of the required 250,000 figure. In fact, each more than doubled that requirement as did the two other Disc winners, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool and Puppy Love. The Osmonds won three of the Silver Disc awards at the time the three singles were all on England’s Top 10, something no one else has ever achieved.”

February 3, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, Too Young fell to #150 on Billboard’s Top Selling Albums Chart.

The Osmonds’ album, Crazy Horses, fell to #84 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Jimmy’s album, Killer Joe, rose to #106 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, My Best To You, rose to #29 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Jimmy’s single, Tweedlee Dee, rose to #64 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Crazy Horses, fell to #18 in Britain.

Donny’s single, Why, fell to #27 on Britain’s chart.

Jimmy’s single, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool, fell to #2 on Britain’s chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Crazy Horses was at #1 in Belgium.

The Osmonds’ single, Crazy Horses was #5 in Singapore.

Donny’s single, Puppy Love, reappeared at #48 on Britain’s chart. This was itss third appearance on the chart after it had been on the chart for 17 weeks. It reached the number one position where it remained for five weeks.

Donny’s single, Why, was at #20 in Hong Kong.

February 10, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, Too Young fell to #163 on Billboard’s Top Selling Albums Chart. After 30 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position at #11 on September 23, 1972 where it remained for two weeks.

The Osmonds’ album, Crazy Horses, fell to #104 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Jimmy’s album, Killer Joe, rose to #105 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, My Best To You, fell to #31 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Jimmy’s single, Tweedlee Dee, rose to #63 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Crazy Horses, fell to #19 in Britain.

Donny’s single, Why, fell to #36 on Britain’s chart.

Jimmy’s single, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool, fell to #4 on Britain’s chart.

February 17, 1973
Saturday

The Osmonds’ album, Crazy Horses, fell to #112 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Jimmy’s album, Killer Joe, remained at #105 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, My Best To You, fell to #44 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Jimmy’s single, Tweedlee Dee, fell to #96 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. After six weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position of #63 on February 10, 1973.

Donny’s single, Why, fell to #36 on Britain’s chart.

Jimmy’s single, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool, fell to #6 on Britain’s chart.

February 24, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never was reviewed by Billboard Magazine. Their review stated: “Donny provides a full alive interpretation to this beautiful evergreen. His voice is getting deeper and there is a nice contrast between this vocal quality and Costa’s mid-range string sounds.”

February 24, 1973
Saturday

The Osmonds’ album, Crazy Horses, fell to #131 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Jimmy’s album, Killer Joe, fell to #121 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s album, My Best To You, fell to #49 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Crazy Horses was at #34 in Britain.

Donny’s single, Why, fell to #49 on Britain’s chart.

Jimmy’s single, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool, fell to #6 on Britain’s chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Crazy Horses was at #2 in Belgium.

The Osmonds’ single, Crazy Horses, was at #3 in West Germany.

The Osmonds’ album, Crazy Horses, was at #6 in Belgium.

February 26, 1973
Wednesday

Alan and Donny flew to London, Germany, and Holland to accept awards from Polydor. While they were in Germany, they had a flat tire and had to change it themselves. They also flew to Amsterdam and Paris to promote Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never.

March 3, 1973
Saturday

The Osmond Brothers were featured singing Crazy Horses on the German television show, DISCO which aired on this date.

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March 3, 1973
Saturday

The Osmonds’ album, Crazy Horses, fell to #133 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Jimmy’s album, Killer Joe, fell to #138 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart. After 14 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position of #105 on February 10, 1973 where it remained for two weeks.

Donny’s album, My Best To You, fell to #51 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never debuted at #82 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Crazy Horses was at #40 in Britain.

Donny’s single, Why, rose to #44 on Britain’s chart.

Jimmy’s single, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool, fell to #17 on Britain’s chart.

March 5, 1973
Monday

The Osmonds were in the recording studio recording Are You Up There, Darlin,’ and Mirror, Mirror for their upcoming album, The Plan.

March 7, 1973
Wednesday

The Osmonds were in the recording studios recording Before the Beginning and Let Me In for their upcoming album, The Plan.

March 8, 1973
Thursday

Donny’s performance of the The Twelfth of Never on the Top of the Pops in Britain was aired on this date.

March 10, 1973
Saturday

The Osmonds’ album, Crazy Horses, fell to #135 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart. After 22 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position at #14 on December 23, 1972.

Donny’s album, My Best To You, fell to #66 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never rose to #72 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Crazy Horses was at #43 in Britain.

Donny’s single, Why, at #45 on Britain’s chart.

Jimmy’s single, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool, fell to #18 on Britain’s chart.

March 17, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, Alone Together was reviewed by Billboard Magazine. Their review stated: “This is Donny’s first LP since his voice changed and he’s singing an octave lower. The material is from two schools: veteran composers like Paul Francis Webster, Jay Livingston, Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Nowley, Neil Sadaka, and the Osmonds themselves. Donny’s smooth presence sails along on a smooth course with the large orchestral backing adding depth to the sound. Best cuts: The Twelfth of Never and It’s Hard To Say Goodbye.”

March 17, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, My Best To You, fell to #70 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never rose to #55 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never debuted at #38 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Crazy Horses remained at #43 in Britain. This was its last appearance on the chart. It was on the chart for 17 weeks. It reached its highest position at #2 on December 2, 1972 where it remained for two weeks.

Donny’s single, Why, was at #41 on Britain’s chart.

Jimmy’s single, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool, fell to #20 on Britain’s chart.

Donny’s sigle, The Twelfth of Never debuted at #14 on Britain’s chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Crazy Horses was at #9 in Belgium.

March 21, 1973
Wednesday

The Osmonds performed a stage show in Washington, D.C. for record executives. Marie made her debut in Washington and accepted the gold record for Crazy Horses from the RIAA.

March 23, 1973 –
April 4, 1973

The Osmond Brothers opened at Caesar’s Palace with Rich Little and the Ding A Lings. Songs performed were Down By The Lazy River, YoYo, Hold Her Tight, One Bad Apple, Without You, Go Away Little Girl, Sweet and Innocent, Puppy Love, The Twelfth of Never, Fiddler on the Roof Medley, 50’s Medley, Are You Up There / I Believe. Marie also makes her debut singing a duet with Donny, Where Is The Love.

March 24, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, My Best To You, fell to #103 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never rose to #29 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never rose to #25 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Donny’s album, Alone Together, debuted at #121 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, Why, was at #38 on Britain’s chart.

Jimmy’s single, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool, fell to #29 on Britain’s chart.

Donny’s sigle, The Twelfth of Never debuted at #14 on Britain’s chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Crazy Horses was at #9 in Belgium.

Jimmy’s single, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool was #4 in Belgium.

March 31, 1973
Saturday

Billboard Magazine announced that Marie would make her singing debut with her brothers at the Sahara-Tahoe during Easter Week.

March 31, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, My Best To You, fell to #118 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never rose to #23 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never rose to #16 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Donny’s album, Alone Together, rose to #81 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, Why, was at #46 on Britain’s chart. This was its last appearance on the chart. After 20 weeks, it reached its highest position at #3 on December 9, 1972.

Jimmy’s single, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool, rose to #28 on Britain’s chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never rose to #2 on Britain’s chart.

April 7, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, My Best To You, fell to #125 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never rose to #18 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never rose to #13 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Donny’s album, Alone Together, rose to #52 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Jimmy’s single, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool, rose to #25 on Britain’s chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never rose to #1 on Britain’s chart.

Jimmy’s single, Tweedlee Dee, debuted at #30 on Britain’s chart.

Jimmy’s single, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool was #5 in Belgium.

The Osmonds’ single, Down By The Lazy River, was at #3 in Holland.

The Osmonds’ album, Greatest Hits, was at #3 in Holland.

The Osmonds’ single, Crazy Horses, was at #7 in Hong Kong.

April 11, 1973
Wednesday

The Osmonds were in Washington D.C. where they headlined the Record Industry Association of America dinner gala for legislators. They found time to say hello to Senator Frank Moss of Utah, and Utah Representative Glenn McKay before the evening’s festivities began. The Osmonds subsequently previewed their new club act for some 800 lawmakers and record industry leaders and it included the performing debut of Marie Osmond, only sister in the family.

April 14, 1973
Saturday

Billboard Magazine announced that remarks out of context accounted for rumors that the Osmonds were moving to the U.K. for good. The rumor was denied by the group.

April 14, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, My Best To You, fell to #127 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never rose to #15 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never rose to #12 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Donny’s album, Alone Together, rose to #39 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Jimmy’s single, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool, fell to #26 on Britain’s chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never fell to #2 on Britain’s chart.

Jimmy’s single, Tweedlee Dee, rose to #6 on Britain’s chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Down By The Lazy River, was at #1 in Holland.

The Osmonds’ album, Greatest Hits, was at #3 in Holland.

The Osmonds’ single, Crazy Horses, was at #5 in Hong Kong.

April 21, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, My Best To You, fell to #130 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never rose to #10 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never rose to #9 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Donny’s album, Alone Together, rose to #33 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Jimmy’s single, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool, fell to #35 on Britain’s chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never fell to #4 on Britain’s chart.

Jimmy’s single, Tweedlee Dee, remained at #6 on Britain’s chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Crazy Horses, was at #5 in Hong Kong.

April 28, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, My Best To You, fell to #158 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart. After 20 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position at #29 on February 3, 1973.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never rose to #8 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never rose to #8 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Donny’s album, Alone Together, rose to #30 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Jimmy’s single, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool, fell to #40 on Britain’s chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never fell to #6 on Britain’s chart.

Jimmy’s single, Tweedlee Dee, rose to #4 on Britain’s chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Down By The Lazy River, was at #2 in Holland.

The Osmonds’ album, Greatest Hits, was at #2 in Holland.

April 30, 1973
Monday

The Osmonds tape a Calpis commercial.

May 5, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never remained at #8 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never rose to #7 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Donny’s album, Alone Together, rose to #27 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Jimmy’s single, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool, remained at #40 on Britain’s chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never fell to #8 on Britain’s chart.

Jimmy’s single, Tweedlee Dee, fell to #5 on Britain’s chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Down By The Lazy River, was at #6 in Holland.

The Osmonds’ album, Greatest Hits, was at #2 in Holland.

The Osmonds’ single, Crazy Horses, was at #7 in Hong Kong

May 12, 1973
Saturday

John Hanlon, an executive at Footprint Productions, LTD launched an hour long documentary (for AM radio) on the Osmonds into worldwide syndication. The program had been tested in various Canadian markets to excellent response. Nevin E. Grant, assistant program director at CKOC-AM Hamilton stated, he had to air the special three times within six days due to public response. This program about the Osmonds was Footprint’s first solo venture. The Osmonds: In Touch with Today was scheduled to be offered in the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. The show was 53 minutes long, and left seven minutes for local spots. Over 16 stations in Canada had already contracted to air the program.

May 12, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never fell to #10 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never fell to #15 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. After nine weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position at #7 on May 5, 1973.

Donny’s album, Alone Together, rose to #26 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Jimmy’s single, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool, fell at #41 on Britain’s chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never fell to #18 on Britain’s chart.

Jimmy’s single, Tweedlee Dee, remained at #5 on Britain’s chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Down By The Lazy River, was at #6 in Holland.

The Osmonds’ album, Greatest Hits, was at #2 in Holland.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never, was at #10 in Singapore.

May 19, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never fell to #21 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Donny’s album, Alone Together, remained at #26 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never fell to #26 on Britain’s chart.

Jimmy’s single, Tweedlee Dee, fell to #16 on Britain’s chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Down By The Lazy River, was at #10 in Holland.

The Osmonds’ album, Greatest Hits, was at #2 in Holland.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never, was at #7 in Singapore.

May 26, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never fell to #50 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. After 13 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position of #8 on April 28, 1973 where it remained for two weeks.

Donny’s album, Alone Together, fell to #30 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

After being off the chart for a week, Jimmy’s single, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool, came back on Britain’s chart at #41.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never remained at #26 on Britain’s chart.

Jimmy’s single, Tweedlee Dee, fell to #20 on Britain’s chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Down By The Lazy River, was at #10 in Holland.

The Osmonds’ album, Greatest Hits, was at #2 in Holland.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never, was at #6 in Singapore.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never, was at #10 in Malaysia.

June 2, 1973
Saturday

The Osmonds’ single, Goin’ Home was reviewed by Billboard Magazine. Their review stated: “A new Osmonds style featuring raspy lead vocal and a pounding instrumental almost in the Alice Cooper vein. However, that good-time Osmonds verve still comes through.”

June 2, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, Alone Together, fell to #62 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Jimmy’s single, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool, fell to #48 on Britain’s chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never fell to #38 on Britain’s chart.

Jimmy’s single, Tweedlee Dee, fell to #27 on Britain’s chart.

The Osmonds’ album, Greatest Hits, was at #3 in Holland.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never, was at #4 in Singapore.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never, was at #8 in Malaysia.

Jimmy’s single, Tweedlee Dee, was at #6 in Holland.

June 6, 1973
Wednesday

Marie arrived in Nashville and met with Sonny James on Music Row.

June 7 -
June 9, 1973

Marie started recording her Paper Roses album on this date. The album was scheduled for release in August. On this date, she recorded, Paper Roses, and In My Little Corner of the World which ended up being the title cut of her second album.

June 8, 1973
Friday

Marie was in the recording studio and recorded Louisiana Bayou, Too Many Rivers, You’re The Only World I Know, Sweet Dreams, It’s Such A Pretty World Today, True Love Lasts Forever, Everything Is Beautiful, Fool No. 1, and Least of All You.

June 9, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, Alone Together, fell to #80 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Jimmy’s single, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool, rose to #47 on Britain’s chart. After being on the chart for 24 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position of #1 on December 30, 1972 where it remained for five weeks. The song fell off the chart on May 19, 1973, but returned for three more weeks on May 26, 1973. The song was on the chart in Britain for a total of 27 weeks.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never fell to #43 on Britain’s chart.

Jimmy’s single, Tweedlee Dee, fell to #37 on Britain’s chart.

The Osmonds’ album, Greatest Hits, was at #4 in Holland.

Jimmy’s single, Tweedlee Dee, was at #7 in Holland.

Jimmy’s single, Tweedlee Dee, was at #8 in Belgium.

June 16, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, Alone Together, fell to #110 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Goin’ Home, debuted at #71 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never fell to #47 on Britain’s chart. After 14 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position of #1 on April 7, 1973.

Jimmy’s single, Tweedlee Dee, fell to #42 on Britain’s chart.

The Osmonds’ album, Greatest Hits, was at #8 in Holland.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never, was at #2 in Singapore.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never, was at #6 in Australia.

June 23, 1973
Saturday

Donny Osmond was featured singing The Twelfth of Never on the German television show, DISCO which aired on this date.

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June 23, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, Alone Together, fell to #111 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Goin’ Home, rose to #55 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Jimmy’s single, Tweedlee Dee, fell to #44 on Britain’s chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never, was at #2 in Australia.

June 30, 1973
Saturday

The Osmonds’ album, The Plan, was reviewed by Billboard Magazine. Their review stated: “The Osmonds identity as a standard pop music act is hereby changed with this package. The five brothers have moved right into the field of spectacular productions far away from anything anyone has associated with them. This LP is their concept for a concept album including electronic instruments, electronic effects, a large symphonic string section, some Beatles-sounding arrangements (Movie Man) and repertoire which includes narratives. The act has been moving more and more toward this direction and once you get past the avant-gardish opening cut, War In Heaven you are rewarded with richly produced songs of solid value. Let Me In represents the brothers at their collective finest. All the songs questioning and analyzing one’s life are written by Alan, Wayne, and Merrill Osmond. Three arrangers have provided sterling sweetening: Tommy Oliver, Pete Carpenter, and Reg Powell. Best cuts: Movie Man, One Way Ticket To Anywhere, and Are You Up There.”

June 30, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, Alone Together, fell to #119 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Goin’ Home, rose to #48 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Jimmy’s single, Tweedlee Dee, fell to #45 on Britain’s chart. After 13 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position at #4 on April 28, 1973.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never, was at #2 in Australia.

The Osmonds’ album, Greatest Hits, was at #9 in Holland.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never, was at #2 in Singapore.

Jimmy’s single, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool, was at #10 in South Africa.

July 7, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s single, Young Love, was reviewed by Billboard Magazine. Their review stated: “Donny’s lead and his brothers’ supporting efforts take us back to the 1950’s from this 1950-type lyric. The simpleness of the song is matched by the simpleness of the arrangement and tune is one of the briefest sung by Donny. Young Love truly flies.”

July 7, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, Alone Together, fell to #131 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Goin’ Home, rose to #39 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ album, The Plan, debuted at #173 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never, was at #2 in Australia.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never, was at #3 in Singapore.

July 13, 1973
Friday

The Osmonds’ performance of Goin’ Home on Top of The Pops was aired in Britain on this date.

July 14, 1973
Saturday

An article appeared in Billboard Magazine announcing the upcoming release of the Osmonds’ Spotlight, a 72-page magazine billed as “The Official Teen Magazine For Boys and Girls.” The magazine was slated to reach newsstands on Monday July 25th. The magazine was edited by Ron Meyers and distributed nationally by Fawcett Productions, Inc. A portion of the net sales proceeds would go to The Osmond Foundation, a non-profit organization created by the group to provide educational and assistance for deaf and blind youngsters.

July 14, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, Alone Together, fell to #156 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Goin’ Home, rose to #36 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ album, The Plan, jumped to #96 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, Young Love, debuted at #83 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never, was at #5 in Singapore.

Jimmy’s single, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool was #10 in South Africa.

July 17, 1973
Tuesday

Radio station 93 (KHU) out of Los Angeles, CA listed Donny’s single, Young Love at #16 on their play list for the week.

July 18, 1973
Wednesday

Donny was in the recording studio recording A Time For Us, Are You Lonesome Tonight, I Believe, and Hawaiian Wedding Song on this date for his upcoming album, A Time For Us.

July 19, 1973
Thursday

Donny was in the recording studio recording A Boy is Waiting, When I Fall In Love, When You’re Young And In Love, and Guess Who for his upcoming album, A Time For Us.

July 20, 1973
Friday

Jimmy was in the recording studio recording Purple People Eater, I’m Gonna Knock On Your Door, and Give Me A Good Ole Mammy Song for his upcoming album, Little Arrrows.

July 21, 1973
Saturday

The Osmond Brothers's album, The Plan was released in the UK on this date.

July 21, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, Alone Together, fell to #160 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Goin’ Home, fell to #45 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ album, The Plan, jumped to #66 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, Young Love, debuted at #69 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles Chart.

Jimmy’s single, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool was #21 in South Africa.

July 25, 1973
Wednesday

The Osmonds' magazine, Spotlight was released to newstands across the United States.

July 28, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, Alone Together, fell to #156 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Goin’ Home, fell to #61 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ album, The Plan, rose to #62 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, Young Love, rose to #49 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Goin’ Home, rose to #6 on Britain’s chart.

August 1, 1973
Wednesday

Alan and Donny were in Los Angeles, California being DJ’s on KHJ radio.

August 2, 1973
Thursday

The Osmonds flew to Pennsylvania.

August 3 -
August 4, 1973

The Osmonds performed in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The Springfield Revival Band was their opening act.

August 4, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, Alone Together, fell to #174 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Goin’ Home, fell to #66 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. After eight weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position of #36 on July 14, 1973.

The Osmonds’ album, The Plan, rose to #58 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, Young Love, rose to #36 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles Chart.

Donny’s single, Young Love, debuted at #35 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Goin’ Home, rose to #5 on Britain’s chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Goin’ Home, was at #8 in Holland.

Donny’s single, Young Love, was #6 in Mexico.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never, was #6 in Australia.

August 6, 1973
Monday

The Osmonds performed at the Civic Center in Charleston, West Virginia.

August 7, 1973
Tuesday

The Osmonds performed at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

August 8, 1973
Wednesday

The Osmonds performed at Cleveland Hall in Cleveland, OH.

August 9, 1973
Thursday

The Osmonds performed in Buffalo, New York.

August 10, 1973
Friday

The Osmonds performed in Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan.

August 11, 1973
Saturday

The Osmond performed in Cincinnati Gardens in Cincinnati, Ohio.

August 11, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, Alone Together, fell to #183 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ album, The Plan, fell to #63 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, Young Love, rose to #31 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles Chart.

Donny’s single, Young Love, debuted at #31 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Goin’ Home, rose to #4 on Britain’s chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Goin’ Home, was #7 in Belgium.

August 12, 1973
Sunday

An article appeared in the Detroit Press entitled 10,000 Broken Hearts. It was about the Osmonds' performance in Detroit on August 10, 1973. The article was a great review of the show and really gives the reader a sense of the atmosphere surrounding the concert.

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August 12, 1973
Sunday

The Osmonds performed in Cincinnati, Ohio.

August 13, 1973
Monday

The Osmonds performed at the Omni in Atlanta, GA.

August 14, 1973
Tuesday

The Osmonds performed in Birmingham, Alabama.

August 15, 1973
Wednesday

The Osmonds performed in Montgomery, Alabama.

August 16, 1973
Thursday

The Osmonds performed in Atlanta, Georgia.

August 17, 1973
Friday

The Osmonds performed in Nashville, Tennessee at the Municipal Auditorium.

August 17, 1973
Friday

Jimmy was jumping on the bed with his toothbrush in his mouth, and it jammed it into the back of his throat.

August 17, 1973
Friday

Donny’s performance of Young Love was aired on Top of Pops in Britain.

August 18, 1973
Saturday

The Osmonds performed at the State Fair in Indianapolis, IN. During the karate routine, Alan hit Jay in the face breaking his nose.

August 18, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, Alone Together, rose to #167 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ album, The Plan, fell to #70 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, Young Love, rose to #25 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles Chart.

Donny’s single, Young Love, rose to #29 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Goin’ Home, fell to #6 on Britain’s chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Goin’ Home was #3 in Holland.

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never, was #3 in Australia.

August 20 -
August 21, 1973

The Osmonds performed at the State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa.

August 22, 1973
Wednesday

The Osmonds performed at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, KS.

August 23 -
August 24, 1973

The Osmonds performed at the Ohio State Fair in Arlington, Illinois.

August 25, 1973
Saturday

The Osmonds performed at the fair in Duquoin, Illinois.

August 25, 1973
Saturday

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, was reviewed by Billboard Magazine. Their review stated: “Produced by Sonny James with a Cam Mullins arrangement and is a good start for any new artist; but the girl really sings a country song. It’s nice and smooth and should establish her in the country field without a doubt.”

August 25, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, Alone Together, rose to #164 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ album, The Plan, remained at #70 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, Young Love, remained at #25 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles Chart.

Donny’s single, Young Love, rose to #26 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Goin’ Home, fell to #10 on Britain’s chart.

Donny’s single, Young Love, debuted at #16 on Britain’s chart.

August 27-
August 28, 1973

The Osmonds performed at the State Fair in Columbus, Ohio.

August 30, 1973
Thursday

The Osmonds performed at the Canadian National Exposition in Toronto, Canada.

August 30, 1973
Thursday

The Osmonds participated in a press conference in Toronto, Canada.

August 30, 1973
Thursday

The Osmonds taped an appearance of Ben Wicks to air on television in Canada.

August 31, 1973
Friday

Donny’s performance of A Million To One was aired on Top of the Pops in Britain.

September 1973

The Osmonds’ own magazine, Osmonds’ World was released in the UK.

September 1, 1973
Saturday

Merrill and Mary Carlson became engaged on this date.

September 1, 1973
Saturday

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, was reviewed by Billboard Magazine. Their review stated: “The Osmonds have another tailor-made hit, a lush-voiced production ballad with some musical echoes of several mid-60’s standards. Artistically, this is a highly respectable effort that represents the Osmonds as a fully-matured capable act. Song is full-harmonied cry for love with lots of melodic hooks.”

September 1, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, Alone Together, fell to #171 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ album, The Plan, fell to #82 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, Young Love, rose to #23 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles Chart.

Donny’s single, Young Love, remained at #26 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Goin’ Home, fell to #21 on Britain’s chart.

Donny’s single, Young Love, rose to #1 on Britain’s chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Goin’ Home, was #2 in Holland.

September 5, 1973
Wednesday

Marie Osmond was a guest on the Mike Douglas Show which was aired on this date. Don Meredith was the co-host of the show. Other guests included Bill Anderson and Willie Nelson.

September 8, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, Alone Together, remained at #171 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ album, The Plan, remained at #82 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, Young Love, fell to #27 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles Chart.

Donny’s single, Young Love, fell to #28 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. After six weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position of #26 on August 25, 1973 where it stayed for two weeks.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, debuted at #86 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, debuted at #86 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Goin’ Home, fell to #29 on Britain’s chart.

Donny’s single, Young Love, remained at #1 on Britain’s chart.

September 14, 1973
Friday

Donny’s album, My Best To You received a gold record by the RIAA on this date.

September 14, 1973
Friday

Donny’s single, The Twelfth of Never, received a gold record by the RIAA on this date.

September 15, 1973
Saturday

Marie taped her segment on Dick Clark’s Action 73 singing Paper Roses and You’re The Only World I Know.

September 15, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, Alone Together, rose to #166 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ album, The Plan, fell to #85 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, Young Love, fell to #39 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, rose to #68 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, debuted at #37 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, debuted at #86 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, rose to #69 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, debuted at #21 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Goin’ Home, fell to #36 on Britain’s chart.

Donny’s single, Young Love, remained at #1 on Britain’s chart for the third week.

September 17, 1973
Monday

Merrill Osmond married Mary Carlson in the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah.

September 20 –
October 10, 1973

The Osmonds performed at Caesar’s Palace for a 3-week engagement. Songs included Down By The Lazy River, YoYo, Without You, Go Away Little Girl, Sweet and Innocent, Puppy Love, Twelfth of Never, Fiddler on the Roof Medley, Merrill’s Banjo medley, Karate Routine, Paper Roses, 50’s Medley, Are You Up There / I Believe.

September 22, 1973
Saturday

Riots broke out at the Rainbow Theater in the UK when they sold tickets earlier than expected.

September 22, 1973
Saturday

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, was reviewed by Billboard Magazine. Their review stated: “For a youngster of her tender years, her voice has strength and clarity, and the Sonny James production gets the right touch. The girl member of the famous family tackles some fairly difficult material and acquits herself well. With the title from her big hit single, she shows diversity in the album, erasing all doubts of her abilities. Best cuts: Too Many Rivers, True Love Lasts Forever, You’re The Only World I Know.”

September 22, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, Alone Together, rose to #158 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ album, The Plan, rose to #82 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, Young Love, fell to #46 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles Chart. After 11 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position at #23 on September 1, 1973.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, rose to #55 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, rose to #26 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, rose to #72 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, debuted at #186 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, rose to #57 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, rose to #12 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Goin’ Home, fell to #46 on Britain’s chart. After 10 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position of #4 on August 11, 1973.

Donny’s single, Young Love, remained at #1 on Britain’s chart for the fourth week.

September 29, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, Alone Together, fell to #180 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ album, The Plan, remained at #82 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, rose to #35 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, rose to #14 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, rose to #43 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, debuted at #170 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, rose to #46 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, rose to #8 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Donny’s single, Young Love, fell to #7 on Britain’s chart for the fourth week.

October 1, 1973
Monday

Goin’ Home earns a silver disc in the UK.

October 1, 1973
Monday

Young Love earns a silver disc in the UK.

October 4, 1973
Thursday

The Osmond Brothers appear on the 500th Edition Celebration on Top Of The Pops in the UK.

October 5, 1973
Friday

An article appeared in the Detroit Free Press titled Another Osmond On The Way To Stardom, Marie Only 13. The article was about Marie recording her first LP, Paper Roses.

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October 6, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, Alone Together, remained at #180 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart. After 29 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position at #26 on May 12, 1973 where it stayed for two weeks.

The Osmonds’ album, The Plan, rose to #81 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, rose to #25 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, rose to #6 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, rose to #25 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, rose to #122 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, debuted at #40 on Billboard’s Country LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, rose to #38 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, rose to #7 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Donny’s single, Young Love, fell to #15 on Britain’s chart for the fourth week.

October 12, 1973
Friday

Mike Curb gave Merrill and Mary a wedding reception in Los Angeles.

October 13, 1973
Saturday

Jimmy was in the recording studio recording Day-O for his upcoming album, Little Arrows.

October 13, 1973
Saturday

The Osmonds’ album, The Plan, rose to #80 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, rose to #16 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, rose to #3 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, rose to #12 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, rose to #108 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, rose to #17 on Billboard’s Country LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, rose to #36 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, rose to #6 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Donny’s single, Young Love, fell to #22 on Britain’s chart for the fourth week.

October 15, 1973
Monday

Jimmy was in the recording studio recording Angry and Keep Your Eye On The Girlie You Love for his upcoming album, Little Arrows.

October 19, 1973
Friday

The Osmonds were in Copenhagen.

October 20, 1973
Saturday

The Osmonds performed at the KB Hall in Copenhagen.

October 20, 1973
Saturday

Filming started for an upcoming TV documentary on BBC called On Tour With The Osmonds.

October 20, 1973
Saturday

The Osmonds’ album, The Plan, fell to #97 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, rose to #9 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, rose to #2 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, rose to #10 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, rose to #93 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, rose to #10 on Billboard’s Country LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, remained at #36 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, rose to #4 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Donny’s single, Young Love, fell to #27 on Britain’s chart for the fourth week.

October 21, 1973
Sunday

The Osmonds arrived in London. The balcony at Heathrow Airport started to collapse from the weight of the numerous fans there to greet them.

October 22, 1973
Monday

The Osmonds performed at the Bell Vue in Manchester, England.

October 25, 1973
Thursday

The Osmonds performed at the Apollo in Glasgow, Scotland.

October 27, 1973
Saturday

The Osmonds performed at the Rainbow Theater in Finsbury Park.

October 27, 1973
Saturday

The Osmonds’ album, The Plan, fell to #124 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, rose to #6 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, remained at #2 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, rose to #7 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, rose to #79 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, rose to #9 on Billboard’s Country LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, fell to #46 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, fell to #7 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Donny’s single, Young Love, fell to #42 on Britain’s chart for the fourth week. After 10 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position of #1 on September 1, 1973 where it remained for four weeks.

October 30, 1973
Tuesday

The Osmonds performed a concert for fan club members only at the Rainbow Theater.

October 31, 1973
Wednesday

The Osmonds flew to Paris, France.

November 2, 1973
Friday

The Osmonds performed in Antwerp, Belgium. Olive and Marie went shopping for Belgium lace.

November 3, 1973
Saturday

The Osmonds performed in Leiden, The Netherlands.

November 3, 1973
Saturday

The Osmonds’ album, The Plan, fell to #139 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, rose to #2 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, rose to #1 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, rose to #5 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, rose to #75 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, rose to #5 on Billboard’s Country LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, fell to #48 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, fell to #8 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, debuted at #32 on Britain’s chart.

November 5, 1973
Monday

The Osmonds performed in Frankfurt, Germany.

November 6, 1973
Tuesday

The Osmonds performed in Berlin, Germany.

November 7, 1973
Wednesday

The Osmonds performed in Hamburg, Germany.

November 8, 1973
Thursday

Donny’s performance of When I Fall In Love aired on Top of the Pops in the UK.

November 10, 1973
Saturday

The Osmonds’ album, The Plan, fell to #173 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, rose to #1 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, fell to #3 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, remained at #5 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, rose to #64 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, rose to #3 on Billboard’s Country LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, fell to #66 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart. After 10 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position at #36 on October 13, 1973 where it remained for two weeks.

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, fell to #12 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. After nine weeks, this was its last position on the chart. It reached its highest position at #4 on October 20, 1973.

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, rose to #4 on Britain’s chart.

November 15, 1973
Thursday

Marie’s performance of Paper Roses aired on Top of the Pops in the UK.

November 17, 1973
Saturday

The Osmonds’ album, The Plan, fell to #174 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart. After 20 weeks, this as its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position of #48 on August 4, 1973.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, remained at #1 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, fell to #4 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, fell to #6 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, rose to #61 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, rose to #1 on Billboard’s Country LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, rose to #2 on Britain’s chart.

Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, debuted at #23 on Britain’s chart.

November 21, 1973
Wednesday

The Osmonds performed in Hampton, Virginia and stayed at the Sheraton Inn.

November 23, 1973
Friday

The Osmonds performed in Madison Square Garden. Alan told to Marie to go out and buy an outfit to debut her #1 single, Paper Roses on stage that night.

November 24, 1973
Saturday

The Osmonds perform in Boston, Massachusetts.

November 24, 1973
Saturday

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, fell to #2 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, fell to #5 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, fell to #8 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, rose to #59 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, remained at #1 on Billboard’s Country LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, debuted at #87 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, remained at #2 on Britain’s chart.

Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, rose to #6 on Britain’s chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, debuted at #24 on Britain’s chart.

December 1, 1973
Saturday

Marie’s single, Paper Roses earned a silver disc in the UK.

December 1, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love earned a silver disc in the UK.

December 1, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, Alone Together earned a gold disc in the UK.

December 1, 1973
Saturday

The Osmonds’ album, The Plan earned a gold disc in the UK.

December 1, 1973
Saturday

Donny’s album, A Time For Us earned a silver disc in the UK.

December 1, 1973
Saturday

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, fell to #8 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, remained at #5 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, fell to #12 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, fell to #74 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, remained at #1 on Billboard’s Country LP’s Chart for the third week.

Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, rose to #72 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, fell to #10 on Britain’s chart.

Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, rose to #4 on Britain’s chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, rose to #3 on Britain’s chart.

December 4, 1973
Wednesday

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In earned a silver disc in the UK.

December 7, 1973
Friday

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, was awarded a gold record by the RIAA on this date.

December 8, 1973
Saturday

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, fell to #16 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, fell to #8 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, fell to #18 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, remained at #74 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, fell to #4 on Billboard’s Country LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, rose to #55 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart.

Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, debuted at #40 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Donny’s album, A Time For Us, debuted at #156 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, rose to #5 on Britain’s chart.

Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, fell to #12 on Britain’s chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, rose to #2 on Britain’s chart.

December 9, 1973
Sunday

Marie Osmond sang Paper Roses on the Bob Hope Show on December 9, 1973. She also sang Silver Bells with Bob Hope. Other guests on the show included Lucille Ball and Shirley Jones.

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December 10, 1973
Monday

Marie was in the recording studio recording True Love’s A Blessing, It’s The Little Things, Crazy Arms, Invisible Tears, Making Believe, and Singing The Blues for her upcoming album, In My Little Corner Of The World.

December 11, 1973
Tuesday

Marie was in the recording studio recording Big Hurts Can Come (From Little White Lies), Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool, I Love You Because, The Things I Tell My Pillow, and I Love You So Much It Hurts Me for her upcoming album, In My Little Corner of The World.

December 13, 1973
Thursday

Marie was in the recording studio recording It’s Just The Other Way Around and Jealous Heart.

December 15, 1973
Saturday

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, fell to #23 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, fell to #15 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, fell to #30 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, fell to #99 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, fell to #10 on Billboard’s Country LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, rose to #55 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart.

Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, rose to #35 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Donny’s album, A Time For Us, rose to #120 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, remained at #5 on Britain’s chart.

Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, remained at #12 on Britain’s chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, remained at #2 on Britain’s chart.

December 22, 1973
Saturday

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, fell to #50 on Billboard’s Country Singles Chart. After 16 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position of #1 on November 10, 1973 where it stayed for two weeks.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, fell to #19 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, fell to #37 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, fell to #128 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, fell to #15 on Billboard’s Country LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, rose to #31 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart.

Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, rose to #31 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Donny’s album, A Time For Us, rose to #99 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, remained at #12 on Britain’s chart for the third week.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, remained at #2 on Britain’s chart for the third week.

December 25, 1973
Tuesday

The Osmonds were at home for Christmas. Some of the gift received were George getting a Stetson Hat, boots, saddle, and a .45 pistol. Olive received a new chair and a 4-drawer filing cabinet. Marie received bedroom furniture, a doll lamp, and clothes, Jimmy received an aquarium, and Donny received an unassembled television set.

December 29, 1973
Saturday

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, fell to #21 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart. After 16 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position at #1 on November 3, 1973.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, fell to #46 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart. After 16 weeks, this was its last appearance on the chart. It reached its highest position at #5 on November 3, 1973 where it stayed for two weeks.

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, rose to #125 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Marie’s album, Paper Roses, fell to #18 on Billboard’s Country LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, rose to #25 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart.

Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, fell to #32 on Billboard’s Easy Listening Chart.

Donny’s album, A Time For Us, rose to #89 on Billboard’s Top Selling LP’s Chart.

Donny’s single, When I Fall In Love, remained at #12 on Britain’s chart for the fourth week.

Marie’s single, Paper Roses, fell to #5 on Britain’s chart for the third week.

The Osmonds’ single, Let Me In, fell to #16 on Britain’s chart. After nine weeks on the chart, this was its last appearance. It reached its highest position at #2 on November 17, 1973 where it stayed for two weeks.

December 29, 1973
Saturday

Billboard named their Trendsetter Awards for 1973. The list included the Osmonds. The following is a list of the categories, artists, and positions.

Category	Artist	Position
Top Singles Artist	Donny	#63
Top Singles Artist	Osmonds	#73
Top Albums Artist	Donny	#35
Top Albums Artist	Osmonds	#57
Top Singles Male Artist	Donny	#25
Top Singles Easy Listening	Donny	#47
Top Albums Male Vocalist	Donny	#11
Honor Roll of 100 New Artists	Marie	#41
Honor Roll of 100 New Album Artists	Jimmy	#62
Honor Roll of 100 New Album Artists	Marie	#75

December 31, 1973
Monday

Donny did a telephone interview for CHUM radio in Toronto, Canada.

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