American Bandstand

Season 16

Dick Clark hosts a daily to weekly dance show that features the latest hit music for the attending teens to dance to. In addition, the show has performances by popular musicians and audience members rate songs.

Where to Watch Season 16

46 Episodes

  • Andy and David Williams
    E1
    Andy and David Williams--Andy and David Williams (singers, nephews of singer Andy Williams)
  • Staple Singers (on film)
    E2
    Staple Singers (on film)The Staple Singers (on film) - ""I'll Take You There""
  • Rick Springfield
    E3
    Rick SpringfieldRick Springfield - ""Speak to the Sky""
  • Sept. 23, 1972: Pre-empted (for College Football)
    E4
    Sept. 23, 1972: Pre-empted (for College Football)
  • Bo Donaldson & the Heywoods
    E5
    Bo Donaldson & the Heywoods--The Heywoods - ""Special Someone""
  • Oct. 07, 1972: Pre-empted (for College Football)
    E6
    Oct. 07, 1972: Pre-empted (for College Football)
  • Rufus Thomas
    E7
    Rufus ThomasRufus Thomas - ""The Funky Chicken""
  • Oct. 21, 1972: Pre-empted (for College Football)
    E8
    Oct. 21, 1972: Pre-empted (for College Football)AMERICAN BANDSTAND is Pre-empted for NCAA Football. AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN HITS of 10/21/1972: 1. Chuck Berry-My Ding-A-Ling 2. Bill Withers-Use Me 3. Elvis Presley-Burning Love 4. The Main Ingredient-Everybody Plays the Fool 5. The Moody Blues-Nights in White Satin 6. Michael Jackson-Ben 7. Mac Davis-Baby Don't Get Hooked on Me 8. Rick Nelson-Garden Party 9. Hot Butter-Popcorn 10. The Raspberries-Go All the Way.
  • Bobby Womack
    E9
    Bobby WomackBobby Womack aka ""The Soul Preacher""--""Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seem so Good)"" & ""Harry Hippie"". AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN of 11/4/1972: 1. Johnny Nash-I Can See Clearly Now 2. The Moody Blues-Nights in White Satin 3. Chuck Berry-My Ding-A-Ling 4. Curtis Mayfield-Freddie's Dead (Theme from ""Superfly"") 5. Elvis Presley-Burning Love 6. Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band-Garden Party 7. The Spinners-I'll Be Around 8. Lobo-I'd Love You to Want Me 9. Danny O'Keefe-Good Time Charlie's Got the Blues 10. Michael Jackson-Ben.
  • The Who (on film)
    E10
    The Who (on film)The Who (on film) - ""Join Together"" video
  • Johnny Nash
    E11
    Johnny NashJohnny Nash - ""I Can See Clearly Now""
  • Jimmy Osmond
    E12
    Jimmy OsmondJimmy Osmond - ""Long-Haired Lover from Liverpool"" & ""Tweedle-Dee""
  • Rick Springfield
    E13
    Rick SpringfieldRick Springfield - ""What Would the Children Think?""
  • Billy Paul
    E14
    Billy PaulBilly Paul - ""Me and Mrs. Jones""
  • Chi-Lites
    E15
    Chi-LitesThe Chi-Lites - ""We Need Order""
  • Steely Dan
    E16
    Steely DanSteely Dan - ""Do It Again""
  • Albert Hammond
    E17
    Albert Hammond--Albert Hammond - ""It Never Rains in Southern California"" & ""If You Gotta Break Another Heart""
  • Austin Roberts
    E18
    Austin Roberts--Austin Roberts - ""Something's Wrong with Me"" & ""If You Gotta Break Another Heart""
  • Gallery
    E19
    GalleryGallery - ""Big City Miss Ruth Ann""
  • Andy and David Williams
    E20
    Andy and David Williams--Andy and David Williams (singers, nephews of singer Andy Williams) - ""I Don't Know Why""
  • Hurricane Smith
    E21
    Hurricane Smith--Hurricane Smith - ""Oh Babe What Would You Say"" & ""Who Was It?""
  • Soul Unlimited special
    E22
    Soul Unlimited special""Soul Unlimited"" - 60-minute special described as a ""soul scene potpourri"" --Buster Jones (Los Angeles disc jockey, appearing as host) --The Sylvers perform ""Wish That I Could Talk to You"" & ""I'll Never Be Ashamed"" --Bill Withers (an interview with the singer) --soul fashions for men and women --Plus, studio guests dance to current records
  • Edward Bear
    E23
    Edward BearEdward Bear - ""Last Song"" & ""Close Your Eyes""
  • Soul Unlimited special
    E24
    Soul Unlimited special""Soul Unlimited"" (special pre-empting American Bandstand) --Buster Jones (Los Angeles disc jockey, host) --Gladys Knight and the Pips - ""Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye)"" --Rufus Thomas - ""Funky Robot"" --On film: a clip from the movie ""Wattstax"" which blends concert footage with scenes from Watts
  • The Raspberries
    E25
    The RaspberriesThe Raspberries - ""I Wanna Be with You"" & ""Let's Pretend""
  • The Sylvers
    E26
    The SylversThe Sylvers - ""Wish That I Could Talk to You""
  • Soul Unlimited special
    E27
    Soul Unlimited special
  • Tony Orlando & Dawn
    E28
    Tony Orlando & Dawn--Tony Orlando & Dawn - ""Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree""
  • Sam Neely
    E29
    Sam NeelySam Neely - ""Loving You Just Crossed My Mind"" & ""Rosalie""
  • Vicki Lawrence
    E30
    Vicki LawrenceVicki Lawrence - ""The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia""
  • Dobie Gray
    E31
    Dobie GrayDobie Gray - ""Drift Away""
  • Sylvia
    E32
    SylviaSylvia - ""Pillow Talk"" & ""Didn't I?""
  • Danny Bonaduce
    E33
    Danny Bonaduce--Danny Bonaduce - ""I'll Be Your Magician""
  • Rockin' the Palace special
    E34
    Rockin' the Palace special""Rockin' the Palace"" - variety special taped at the ""Hollywood Palace"" --Skiles and Henderson (comedians, co-host the special) --Danny Bonaduce - ""The 59th Street Bridge Song,"" ""Save a Little Piece for Me"" --Tony Orlando and Dawn - ""Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree"" --The Osmonds (on film) - ""Down by the Lazy River,"" ""Dance to the Music"" --Cathy Rigby (Olympic gymnast) --Gary Wells (motorcycle daredevil) --Plus, trained elephant and dog acts
  • Gunhill Road
    E35
    Gunhill RoadGunhill Road - ""Back When My Hair Was Short""
  • Dr. John
    E36
    Dr. JohnDr. John - ""Right Place, Wrong Time""
  • American Bandstand's 20th Anniversary Show
    E37
    American Bandstand's 20th Anniversary ShowPerformers: --Paul Revere and the Raiders - rock medley --Little Richard - ""Tutti Frutti,"" ""Good Golly Miss Molly"" & ""Satisfaction"" --Three Dog Night - ""Joy to the World"" & ""Shambala"" Other guests (some appearing on film): --Paul Anka --Frankie Avalon --Bobby Darin --Neil Diamond --Fabian --Annette Funicello --Johnny Mathis --Paul Simon
  • Skylark (on film)
    E38
    Skylark (on film)Skylark - ""Wildflower"" (on film)
  • Action '73 (1st special)
    E39
    Action '73 (1st special)Special taped at a beach in Leo Carrillo, California --Vicki Lawrence - ""The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia"" & ""He Did With Me"" --Foster Sylvers - ""Misdemeanor"" --The Heywoods - ""Shambala"" & ""Someone Special""
  • The DeFranco Family
    E40
    The DeFranco FamilyThe DeFranco Family - ""Heartbeat - It's a Lovebeat""
  • The Electric Light Orchestra
    E41
    The Electric Light OrchestraThe Electric Light Orchestra - ""Roll Over Beethoven""
  • Soul Children
    E42
    Soul ChildrenSoul Children - ""Love Is a Hurting Thing""
  • Action '73 (2nd special)
    E43
    Action '73 (2nd special)--Bobby Womack - ""Nobody Wants You When You're Down and Out"" --Clint Holmes - ""Playground in My Mind"" --The Heywoods (rock band) - ""Kodachrome"" --Also, The dance-of-the-month is ""The Swing""
  • Bobby Boris Pickett & the Crypt Kickers
    E44
    Bobby Boris Pickett & the Crypt Kickers--Bobby ""Boris"" Pickett & the Crypt Kickers - ""Monster Mash"" (re-release of 1962 song)
  • Billy Preston
    E45
    Billy PrestonBilly Preston - ""Will It Go Round in Circles?""
  • B.W. Stevenson
    E46
    B.W. StevensonB.W. Stevenson - ""My Maria"" & ""Shambala""

 

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