The Top Hits From Over 40 Years Ago

What were the top songs of 1975? This list will surprise you…

1. “Love Will Keep Us Together,” The Captain and Tennille
2. “Rhinestone Cowboy,” Glen Campbell
3. “Philadelphia Freedom,” Elton John
4. “Before the Next Teardrop Falls,” Freddy Fender
5. “My Eyes Adored You,” Frankie Valli
6. “Shining Star,” Wind and Fire
7. “Fame,” David Bowie
8. “Laughter In the Rain,” Neil Sedaka
9. “One of These Nights,” The Eagles

Prologue: Notice the collaboration of music genres in 1975 – Country music was represented by Freddie Fender and Glen Campbell, while Folk/Rock powered the Eagles to the charts. Earth Wind & Fire brought that urban sound to life, while pop was represented by Elton, Neil Sedaka and Frankie Valli. Elton, EW&F, Bowie, Eagles, and Frankie Valli (by way of the Four Seasons) all made it to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.


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