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This is a list of Billboard magazine's Top Hot 100 songs of 1972. The Top 100, as revealed in the year-end edition of Billboard dated December 30, 1972, is based on Hot 100 charts from the issue dates of December 4, 1971 through November 18, 1972.
Find out the most popular pop songs of 1972 in the US, from American Pie by Don McLean to You Wear it Well by Rod Stewart. Browse the full list of 100 hits and listen to them online.
No.Song ArtistTitle1American Pie Don McLean2Popcorn Hot Butter3Without You Harry Nilsson4Nights in White Satin The Moody Blues- The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack.
- Alone Again (Naturally) - Gilbert O'Sullivan.
- American Pie - Don McLean.
- Without You - Nilsson.
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- Beach Boys – You Need A Mess of Help to Stand Alone
- Annette Peacock – Pony
- Plastic Ono Band – New York City
- The Raspberries – Go All The Way
- Catherine Ribero and Alpes – Jusqu’A CE Que La Force de T’Aimer Me Manqu
- Eddie Kendricks – Someday We’Ll Have A Better World
- Fleetwood Mac – The Ghost
- Mccoy Tyner – Sahara
- Harry Nilsson – Spaceman
- Horace Andy – Skylarking
While most of us are used to sunshine California melodies from these iconic surfers, by 1972, the Beach Boys sounded a bit more like a rough-around-the-edges southern rock band. This deep cut from Carl and the Passion- “So Tough” is miles removed from Pet Soundsbut still satisfyingly great.
“Pony” is the standout track on Annette Peacock’s I Am The One, a singular album of sci-fi sounds, abstract truth, and poetic vocals.
A rollicking ode to one of the great cities of the world, the Plastic Ono Band’s “New York City” is a raucous rock ‘n’ roll anthem that harkens back to John Lennon’s roots.
With resounding harmonies, the Ohio power pop quartet channeled the vintage British invasion sound and updated it for a new decade.
This love song written by Ribero from their 1972 Paixalbum is another standout track from this French folk/prog ensemble known for their forward-thinking hybrid approach.
The former Temptation dreams of a utopian world in this funky soul anthem off the singer’s 1972 album People…Hold On.
The pre-Buckingham/Nicks Fleetwood Mac had a slew of amazing records, including Bare Trees, featuring the mid-tempo anthem “The Ghost,” which showcases the band’s incredible musicianship.
Best known for his work in John Coltrane’s classic quartet, Tyner explored similar themes in his solo work, the sidelong “Sahara” showcasing the pianist’s contributions to the expansive sounds of spiritual jazz.
A songwriter’s songwriter, Nilsson was beloved by more famous musicians like John Lennon and Paul McCartney. His powerful “Spaceman” is a timeless example of his enviable songwriting prowess.
It would be hard to imagine reggae music without the incredible Horacy Andy. “Skylarking,” from his Studio One debut album, shows the singer’s unique style right out of the gate.
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