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The Number One Hits Of 1975 |
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| In 1976, The Eagles achieved their first #1 hit with “Best of My Love,” a song that blended their signature rock sound with elements of funk and R&B. The song’s success marked a turning point in The Eagles’ career and remains a beloved classic. | ||||
| Dec 28, 1974 – Jan 3, 1975 Helen Reddy Angie Baby Helen Reddy is known for her hit song “I Am Woman,” which became an anthem for the women’s liberation movement. Angie Baby is a mysterious story about a girl with a vivid imagination and a special dark power. |
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| Jan 4, 1975 – Jan 17, 1975 Elton John Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds Elton John is a prolific songwriter and has sold over 300 million records. His rendition of the Beatles’ classic song Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds features John Lennon on guitar and backing vocals. |
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| Jan 18, 1975 – Jan 24, 1975 Barry Manilow Mandy Barry Manilow has had a career spanning over five decades and is known for his smooth vocals. Mandy was Manilow’s first No. 1 hit and was originally titled “Brandy.” |
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| Jan 25, 1975 – Jan 31, 1975 The Carpenters Please Mr. Postman The Carpenters were a brother-sister duo consisting of Karen and Richard Carpenter. Their cover of Please Mr. Postman became a No. 1 hit, originally recorded by The Marvelettes in 1961. |
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| Feb 1, 1975 – Feb 7, 1975 Neil Sedaka Laughter in the Rain Neil Sedaka is a singer, pianist, and composer known for his catchy pop tunes. After nearly a decade, Laughter in the Rain marked Sedaka’s comeback to the music charts. |
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| Feb 8, 1975 – Feb 14, 1975 Ohio Players Fire Ohio Players were an American funk and R&B band known for their energetic performances. Fire is an upbeat, funky song with a memorable horn section and catchy lyrics. |
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| Feb 15, 1975 – Feb 21, 1975 Linda Ronstadt You’re No Good Linda Ronstadt is a versatile singer who has explored various genres. Her rendition of You’re No Good covers a song originally recorded by Dee Warwick in 1963. |
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| Feb 22, 1975 – Feb 28, 1975 Average White Band Pick Up the Pieces Scottish funk and R&B group Average White Band was formed in 1972. Pick Up the Pieces is an instrumental hit characterized by its infectious groove and catchy horn arrangement. |
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| Mar 1, 1975 – Mar 7, 1975 Eagles Best of My Love The Eagles are a highly successful American rock band known for their harmonious vocal arrangements. Best of My Love is a heartfelt ballad about a complicated relationship, and it became the band’s first No. 1 hit. |
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| Mar 8, 1975 – Mar 14, 1975 Olivia Newton-John Have You Never Been Mellow Olivia Newton-John is an English-Australian singer and actress who rose to fame in the 1970s. Have You Never Been Mellow is a soothing ballad that showcases Newton-John’s gentle vocal style. |
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| Mar 15, 1975 – Mar 21, 1975 The Doobie Brothers Black Water The Doobie Brothers are an American rock band formed in 1970. Black Water is a laid-back, Southern-influenced song featuring a catchy guitar riff and harmony vocals. |
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| Mar 22, 1975 – Mar 28, 1975 Frankie Valli My Eyes Adored You Frankie Valli is best known as the lead singer of The Four Seasons and for his powerful falsetto voice. My Eyes Adored You is a romantic ballad that became Valli’s first solo No. 1 hit. |
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| Mar 29, 1975 – Apr 4, 1975 LaBelle Lady Marmalade LaBelle was an American all-female singing group with Patti LaBelle as their lead vocalist. Lady Marmalade is a sultry, disco-infused track that became a No. 1 hit and is known for its famous line, “Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?” |
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| Apr 5, 1975 – Apr 11, 1975 Minnie Riperton Lovin’ You Minnie Riperton was an American singer-songwriter known for her impressive vocal range. Lovin’ You is a tender love song featuring Riperton’s remarkable whistle register. |
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| Apr 12, 1975 – Apr 25, 1975 Elton John Philadelphia Freedom Sir Elton John is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer who has sold over 300 million records. Elton John’s close friendship inspired Philadelphia Freedom with tennis player Billie Jean King and her Philadelphia Freedom team. |
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| Apr 26, 1975 – May 2, 1975 B. J. Thomas (Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song B. J. Thomas was an American singer known for his hit songs in the 1960s and 1970s. This song is a country ballad about heartbreak and loneliness, and it became Thomas’s second No. 1 hit. |
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| May 3, 1975 – May 23, 1975 Tony Orlando and Dawn He Don’t Love You (Like I Love You) Tony Orlando and Dawn were a popular 1970s pop music group featuring Tony Orlando, Telma Hopkins, and Joyce Vincent Wilson. This song covers Jerry Butler’s 1960 hit “He Will Break Your Heart,” and it became the group’s third No. 1 hit. |
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| May 24, 1975 – May 30, 1975 Earth, Wind & Fire Shining Star Earth, Wind & Fire is an iconic American band known for its blend of R&B, soul, funk, jazz, and rock. Shining Star is a high-energy, funk-infused track that became one of the band’s most recognizable hits. |
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| May 31, 1975 – June 6, 1975 Freddy Fender Before the Next Teardrop Falls Freddy Fender was a Mexican-American Tejano, country, and rock musician. Before the Next Teardrop Falls is a bilingual ballad in which Fender sings verses in both English and Spanish. |
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| June 7, 1975 – June 13, 1975 John Denver Thank God I’m a Country Boy John Denver was an American singer-songwriter known for his folk and country songs. Thank God I’m a Country Boy is an upbeat, feel-good anthem celebrating the joys of rural life. |
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| June 14, 1975 – June 20, 1975 America Sister Golden Hair America is a British-American rock band formed in 1970. Sister Golden Hair is a catchy folk-rock song featuring smooth harmonies and a memorable guitar riff. |
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| June 21, 1975 – July 18, 1975 Captain & Tennille Love Will Keep Us Together Captain & Tennille was a husband-wife duo consisting of Daryl Dragon and Toni Tennille. Love Will Keep Us Together is an upbeat, catchy pop song that became the duo’s signature hit. They later divorced. |
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| July 19, 1975 – July 25, 1975 Wings Listen to What the Man Said Wings was a British-American rock band led by Paul McCartney, a former member of The Beatles. Listen to What the Man Said is a melodic pop-rock song that features a saxophone solo by Tom Scott. |
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| July 26, 1975 – August 1, 1975 Van McCoy and the Soul City Symphony The Hustle Van McCoy was an American musician, record producer, and songwriter, and the Soul City Symphony was a studio orchestra. The Hustle is an instrumental disco track that became a dance craze in the mid-1970s. |
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| August 2, 1975 – August 8, 1975 Eagles One of These Nights The Eagles are a highly successful American rock band known for their harmonious vocal arrangements. One of These Nights is a smooth, mid-tempo track with a distinctive bass line and falsetto vocals. |
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| August 9, 1975 – August 22, 1975 Bee Gees Jive Talkin’ The Bee Gees were a British-Australian trio of brothers who achieved worldwide fame in the late 1960s and 1970s. Jive Talkin’ is a funky, uptempo disco track that began the Bee Gees’ disco era. |
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| August 23, 1975 – August 29, 1975 Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds Fallin’ in Love Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds were an American soft rock trio with several hits in the 1970s. Fallin’ in Love is a romantic ballad that became the group’s biggest hit. |
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| August 30, 1975 – September 5, 1975 KC and the Sunshine Band Get Down Tonight KC and the Sunshine Band is an American disco and funk band led by Harry Wayne “KC” Casey. Get Down Tonight is an infectious, upbeat disco track that helped define the era’s sound. |
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| September 6, 1975 – September 19, 1975 Glen Campbell Rhinestone Cowboy Glen Campbell was an American country-pop singer, guitarist, and actor. Rhinestone Cowboy is a country-pop crossover hit that became one of Campbell’s most iconic songs. |
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| September 20, 1975 – September 26, 1975 David Bowie Fame David Bowie was an iconic English singer-songwriter and actor known for his distinctive voice and innovative style. Fame is a funk-infused rock song co-written by John Lennon, and it became Bowie’s first No. 1 hit in the US. |
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| September 27, 1975 – October 10, 1975 John Denver I’m Sorry / Calypso John Denver was an American singer-songwriter known for his folk and country songs. This double-sided single features two tracks: I’m Sorry is a poignant ballad, while Calypso is an ode to Jacques Cousteau’s research ship. |
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| October 11, 1975 – October 31, 1975 Neil Sedaka Bad Blood Neil Sedaka is an American singer, pianist, and songwriter known for his 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s pop hits. Bad Blood is an uptempo, catchy pop song featuring backing vocals by Elton John. |
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| November 1, 1975 – November 21, 1975 Elton John Island Girl Sir Elton John is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer who has sold over 300 million records. Island Girl is a reggae-influenced pop song that tells the story of a girl from the Caribbean. |
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| November 22, 1975 – November 28, 1975 KC and the Sunshine Band That’s the Way (I Like It) KC and the Sunshine Band is an American disco and funk band led by Harry Wayne “KC” Casey. That’s the Way (I Like It) is a lively, danceable disco track that became one of the band’s most enduring hits. |
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| November 29, 1975 – December 26, 1975 Silver Convention Fly, Robin, Fly Silver Convention was a German disco group featuring vocalists Penny McLean, Ramona Wulf, and Rhonda Heath. Fly, Robin, Fly is an infectious disco track with minimal lyrics, known for its catchy melody and orchestration. |
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| December 27, 1975 – January 2, 1976 The Staple Singers Let’s Do It Again The Staple Singers were an American gospel, soul, and R&B group led by patriarch Roebuck “Pops” Staples. Let’s Do It Again is a smooth, mid-tempo soul song that served as the title track for the 1975 film of the same name. |
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The Biggest Pop Artists of 1975 include: (HPS music data is compiled from charts, including Billboard’s Pop, Rock, Airplay, R&B/Dance, and Singles Charts. The Hot 100 is the primary chart used for this list.) |
