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Billboard Hot 100 Top Songs

1974

Starting in 1958, Billboard magazine has tracked the performance of music singles in the United States through the Billboard Hot 100. Taking a look through their archives of top songs is like viewing a time capsule. To better cater to this journey, I have listed all songs that topped the Billboard Hot 100 each week for the year. I have embedded a video to easily listen to them, given a link to the lyrics, included the date it topped the chart, and given a way to purchase the song. Enjoy listening to the best songs of 1974!

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Billboard Hot 100 - 1974

January 5

"Time In A Bottle" by Jim Croce
"Time In A Bottle" was The Hot 100's #1 song on January 5.

January 12

"The Joker" by The Steve Miller Band
"The Joker" was The Hot 100's #1 song on January 12.

January 19

"Show And Tell" by Al Wilson
"Show And Tell" was The Hot 100's #1 song on January 19.

January 26

"You're Sixteen" by Ringo Starr
"You're Sixteen" was The Hot 100's #1 song on January 26.

February 2

"The Way We Were" by Barbra Streisand
"The Way We Were" was The Hot 100's #1 song on February 2.

February 9

"Love's Theme" by Love Unlimited Orchestra
"Love's Theme" was The Hot 100's #1 song on February 9.

February 16

February 23

"The Way We Were" by Barbra Streisand
"The Way We Were" was The Hot 100's #1 song on February 16 and February 23.

March 2

March 9

March 16

"Seasons In The Sun" by Terry Jacks
"Seasons In The Sun" was The Hot 100's #1 song on March 2, March 9, and March 16.

March 23

"Dark Lady" by Cher
"Dark Lady" was The Hot 100's #1 song on March 23.

March 30

"Sunshine On My Shoulders" by John Denver
"Sunshine On My Shoulders" was The Hot 100's #1 song on March 30.

April 6

"Hooked On A Feeling" by Blue Swede
"Hooked On A Feeling" was The Hot 100's #1 song on April 6.

April 13

"Bennie And The Jets" by Elton John
"Bennie And The Jets" was The Hot 100's #1 song on April 13.

April 20

April 27

"TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)" by MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees
"TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)" was The Hot 100's #1 song on April 20 and April 27.

May 4

May 11

"The Loco-Motion" by Grand Funk
"The Loco-Motion" was The Hot 100's #1 song on May 4 and May 11.

May 18

May 25

June 1

"The Streak" by Ray Stevens
"The Streak" was The Hot 100's #1 song on May 18, May 25, and June 1.

June 8

"Band On The Run" by Paul McCartney And Wings
"Band On The Run" was The Hot 100's #1 song on June 8.

June 15

June 22

"Billy, Don't Be A Hero" by Bo Donaldson And The Heywoods
"Billy, Don't Be A Hero" was The Hot 100's #1 song on June 15 and June 22.

June 29

"Sundown" by Gordon Lightfoot
"Sundown" was The Hot 100's #1 song on June 29.

July 6

"Rock The Boat" by The Hues Corporation
"Rock The Boat" was The Hot 100's #1 song on July 6.

July 13

July 20

"Rock Your Baby" by George McCrae
"Rock Your Baby" was The Hot 100's #1 song on July 13 and July 20.

July 27

August 3

"ANNIE'S SONG" by John Denver
"ANNIE'S SONG" was The Hot 100's #1 song on July 27 and August 3.

August 10

"Feel Like Makin' Love" by Roberta Flack
"Feel Like Makin' Love" was The Hot 100's #1 song on August 10.

August 17

"The Night Chicago Died" by Paper Lace
"The Night Chicago Died" was The Hot 100's #1 song on August 17.

August 24

August 31

September 7

"(You're) Having My Baby" by Paul Anka with Odia Coates
"(You're) Having My Baby" was The Hot 100's #1 song on August 24, August 31, and September 7.

September 14

"I Shot The Sheriff" by Eric Clapton
"I Shot The Sheriff" was The Hot 100's #1 song on September 14.

September 21

"Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe" by Barry White
"Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe" was The Hot 100's #1 song on September 21.

September 28

"Rock Me Gently" by Andy Kim
"Rock Me Gently" was The Hot 100's #1 song on September 28.

October 5

October 12

"I Honestly Love You" by Olivia Newton-John
"I Honestly Love You" was The Hot 100's #1 song on October 5 and October 12.

October 19

"Nothing From Nothing" by Billy Preston
"Nothing From Nothing" was The Hot 100's #1 song on October 19.

October 26

"Then Came You" by Dionne Warwicke & Spinners
"Then Came You" was The Hot 100's #1 song on October 26.

November 2

"You Haven't Done Nothin" by Stevie Wonder
"You Haven't Done Nothin" was The Hot 100's #1 song on November 2.

November 9

"You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet/Free Wheelin'" by Bachman-Turner Overdrive
"You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet/Free Wheelin'" was The Hot 100's #1 song on November 9.

November 16

"Whatever Gets You Thru The Night" by John Lennon With The Plastic Ono Nuclear Band
"Whatever Gets You Thru The Night" was The Hot 100's #1 song on November 16.

November 23

November 30

"I Can Help" by Billy Swan
"I Can Help" was The Hot 100's #1 song on November 23 and November 30.

December 7

December 14

"Kung Fu Fighting" by Carl Douglas
"Kung Fu Fighting" was The Hot 100's #1 song on December 7 and December 14.

December 21

"Cat's In The Cradle" by Harry Chapin
"Cat's In The Cradle" was The Hot 100's #1 song on December 21.

December 28

"Angie Baby" by Helen Reddy
"Angie Baby" was The Hot 100's #1 song on December 28.
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