1975

=**1975**= (Hamlisch, Bergman, Bergman / Schmidt, Jones) is a medley. For ‘The Way We Were’, see 1974. ‘Try to Remember’ was sung by Jerry Orbach in the 1960 off-Broadway musical //The Fantasticks. // It was recorded by Harry Belafonte [‘62, //The Many Moods of Belafonte //RCA Victor 2574] and charted in 1965 for Ed Ames [RCA Victor 8483], the Brothers Four [Columbia 43404], and Roger Williams [Kapp 48].
 * __Number Ones: __**
 * Rhinestone Cowboy ** - Glen Campbell [Capitol 4095] (Weiss) was first recorded by Larry Weiss [‘74, //Black & White Suite // 20 th  Century 428, single 20 th  Century 2084 ].
 * Love Will Keep Us Together ** - Captain & Tennille [A&M 1672] (Greenfield, Sedaka) is from //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Sedaka’s Back //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘74, Rocket 463].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Before the Next Teardrop Falls **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Freddy Fender [ABC/Dot 17540] (Keith, Peters) originated as a single for Duane Dee [‘67, Capitol 5986], then on a Jerry Lee Lewis LP [’68, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Another Place Another Time //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Smash 67104], and a single by Linda Martell [‘70, Plantation 035].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">He Don’t Love You (Like I Love You) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Tony Orlando & Dawn [Elektra 45240] (Butler, Carter, Mayfield) was a hit for Jerry Butler [‘60, ‘He Will Break Your Heart’ Vee-Jay 735], and also charted for the Righteous Brothers as the B-side of ’He’ [‘66, Verve 10406].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Lady Marmalade **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - LaBelle [Epic 50048] (Crewe, Nolan) first appeared on an LP by the Eleventh Hour, a group which included Kenny Nolan [‘74, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Greatest Hits //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> 20 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">th <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Century 435]. A remake from the movie //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Moulin Rouge //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">hit Number One in 2001.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Let’s Do It Again **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Staple Singers [Curtom 0109] (Mayfield) is a movie title song.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Elton John [MCA 40344] (Lennon, McCartney) is from the Beatles’ //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘67, Capitol 2653].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Saturday Night **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Bay City Rollers [Arista 0149] (Coulter, Martin) was a re-recording of the band’s 1973 U.K. issue [Bell 1319], replacing Leslie McKeown for Nobby Clarke as the lead singer.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">You’re No Good **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Linda Ronstadt [Capitol 3990] (Ballard) was recorded by Dee Dee Warwick [‘63, Jubilee 5459], Betty Everett [‘63, Vee-Jay 566] and the Swinging Blue Jeans [‘64, Imperial 66049].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Mandy **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Barry Manilow [Bell 45613] (English, Kerr) was the single ‘Brandy’ by Scott English [‘72, Janus 171].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Please Mr. Postman **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Carpenters [A&M 1646] (Bateman, Dobbins, Garrett, Holland) was a hit for the Marvelettes [‘61, Tamla 54046].
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Number Twos: __**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">When Will I Be Loved **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Linda Ronstadt [Capitol 4050] (Everly) was a hit for the Everly Brothers [‘60, Cadence 1380].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Please Mr. Please **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Olivia Newton-John [MCA 40418] (Welch, Rostill) was a single by Bruce Welch [‘74, EMI 3948].
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Top Fives: __**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">No No Song **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Ringo Starr [Apple 1880] (Axton, Jackson) was a single for Hoyt Axton [‘75, A&M 1975].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Some Kind of Wonderful **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Grand Funk [Capitol 4002] (Ellison) was by the Soul Brothers Six [’67, Atlantic 2406].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Mr. Jaws **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Dickie Goodman [Cash 451] (Goodman, Ramal) was a break-in record, using excerpts from many current hits, in a skit based on the movie //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Jaws. //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- James Taylor [Warner 8109] (Holland, Dozier, Holland) was a 1964-65 hit for Marvin Gaye (see 1966).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">You Are So Beautiful **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Joe Cocker [A&M 1641] (Fisher, Preston) was the B-side of Billy Preston’s ‘Struttin’’ [‘74, A&M 1644, LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Kids and Me //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> A&M 3645].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Heat Wave **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Linda Ronstadt [Asylum 45282] (Holland, Dozier, Holland) was a hit for Martha & the Vandellas [‘63, Gordy 7022].
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Top Tens: __**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Feelings **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Morris Albert [RCA Victor 10279] (Albert), according to Rosemont, is a rewrite of ‘Pour Toi’ by Dario Moreno.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Could It Be Magic **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Barry Manilow [Arista 0126] (Manilow, Anderson), inspired by Chopin’s //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Prelude in C Minor //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[1838], was previously recorded by ‘Featherbed featuring Barry Manilow’ [‘71, Bell 45,133, and released under Manilow’s name in ‘73, Bell 45,422].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Dance With Me **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Orleans [Asylum 45261] (Hall, Hall) was originally recorded for ABC, but it was not released at the time.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Only You **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Ringo Starr [Apple 1876] (Ram, Rand) was the Platters 1955 hit (see 1955).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Wasted Days and Wasted Nights **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Freddy Fender [ABC/Dot 17558] (Huerta, Duncan) is a re-recording of an earlier single [‘59, Duncan 1001; ‘60, Talent Scout 1013; and Imperial 5670].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Morning Side of the Mountain **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Donny & Marie Osmond [MGM/Kolob 14765] (Manning, Stock) is a remake of Tommy Edwards’ B-side of ‘Please Mr. Sun’ (see 1959).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Ain’t No Way to Treat a Lady **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Helen Reddy [Capitol 4128] (Schock) is from a 1973 LP by Harriet Schock [ //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Hollywood Town //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">20 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">th <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Century 437].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Never Can Say Goodbye **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Gloria Gaynor [MGM 14748] (Davis) was a hit for the Jackson 5 (see 1971).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Rockford Files **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Mike Post [MGM 14772] (Post, Carpenter) is the title song for the TV show.
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Top Twenties: __**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Way We Were/Try To Remember **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Gladys Knight & the Pips [Buddah 463]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Doctor’s Orders **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Carol Douglas [Midland International 10113] (Stephens, Greenaway, Cook) was a British hit for female vocalist Sunny [‘74, CBS 2068].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Brazil **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Ritchie Family [20 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">th <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Century 2218] (Barroso) was introduced in a Brazilian revue, and first recorded as ‘Aquarela do Brasil’ by Francisco Alves [‘39, Odeon]. Walt Disney acquired a recording by Silvio Caldas [‘41], and had it recorded as ‘Brazil’ by Aloysio de Oliveira for the 1941 animated film //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Saludos Amigos. //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> It was popularized as ‘Brazil’ by Xavier Cugat [‘43, Columbia 36651], Jimmy Dorsey [‘43, Decca 18460], Eddy Duchin [‘43, Columbia 36400] and Les Paul [‘48, Capitol 15037], and has been recorded many artists (such as Carmen Miranda and Desi Arnaz), used in many films. Geoff Muldaur’s recording was used in Terry Gilliam’s 1985 film //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Brazil. //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Our Day Will Come **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Frankie Valli [Private Stock 45043] (Hilliard, Garson) was s hit for Ruby & the Romantics [‘63, Kapp 501].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(for a Little While) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Doobie Brothers [Warner 8092] (Holland, Dozier, Holland) charted for Kim Weston [‘65, Gordy 7046] and the Isley Brothers [‘68, Tamla 54164].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I’m a Woman **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Maria Muldaur [Reprise 1319] (Leiber, Stoller) was first recorded by Christine Kittrell [‘62, Vee-Jay 444], Peggy Lee [‘63, Capitol 4888] and the Coasters [‘68, ‘She Can’ Date 1607 and ‘72, ‘Talkin’ ‘Bout a Woman’ King 6389. Muldaur had recorded it in her days with Jim Kweskin’s Jug Band, when she was still Maria D’Amato [‘65, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Jug Band Music //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Vanguard VRS-9163].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Third Rate Romance **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Amazing Rhythm Aces [ABC 12078] (Russell Smith) first appeared on Jesse Winchester’s //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Learn to Love It //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘74, Bearsville 6953].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Misty **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Ray Stevens [Barnaby 614] (Garner, Burke) is a country remake of the jazz-pop classic (see 1959).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Rock N’ Roll (I Gave You the Best Years of My Life) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Mac Davis [Columbia 10070] (Johnson) was a single for Kevin Johnson [‘73, Mainstream 5548].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">To the Door of the Sun (Alle Porte del Sole) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Al Martino [Capitol 3987] (Conti, Panzeri, Pilat, Pace, Newell) was an Italian hit for Gigliola Cinquetti [‘74].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Solitaire **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Carpenters [A&M 1721] (Sedaka, Cody) was the title song to Neil Sedaka’s 1972 album [Kirshner KES-117] and on the American compilation //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Sedaka’s Back //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘74, Rocket MCA-463]. Andy Williams had a British hit version in late 1973 [CBS 1824].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I Only Have Eyes For You **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Art Garfunkel [Columbia 10190] (Dubin, Warren) is a remake of the Flamingos version (see 1959).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">What a Diff’rence a Day Makes **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Esther Phillips [Kudu 925] (Grover, Adams) is a discofied version of Dinah Washington’s hit (see 1959).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">My Boy **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Elvis Presley [RCA 10191] (Martin) charted for Richard Harris [‘71, Dunhill/ABC 4293].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Secret Love **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Freddy Fender [ABC/Dot 17585] (Webster-Fain) was a big hit for Doris Day (see 1966).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Stand By Me **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - John Lennon [Apple 1881] (King, Leiber, Stoller) is a remake of Ben E. King’s hit [’61, Atco 6194]. Spyder Turner used it as the basis for a novelty hit (see 1967).
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Top Thirties : __**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Willie Nelson [Columbia 10176] (Rose) was recorded by Roy Acuff & his Smokey Mountain Boys [‘47, Columbia 37822].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Proud One **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Osmonds [MGM/Kolob 14791] (Gaudio, Crewe) charted for Frankie Valli [‘65, Philips 40407].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Part Time Love **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Gladys Knight & the Pips [Buddah 513] (Gates) was a single for David Gates [‘75, Elektra 45245].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Operator **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Manhattan Transfer [Atlantic 3292] (Spivery) was a gospel song by the Friendly Brothers [‘59, Vee Jay 884].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Help Me Rhonda **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Johnny Rivers [Epic 50121] (Wilson) was a hit for the Beach Boys [‘65, Capitol 5395], in a different mix from its original LP appearance [‘65, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Beach Boys Today! //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Capitol 2269].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Big Yellow Taxi **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Joni Mitchell [Asylum 45221] (Mitchell) is a live version of her 1970 charter (see 1970).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Remember What I Told You to Forget **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Tavares [Capitol 4010] (Lambert, Potter) was originally from the Four Tops LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Keeper of the Castle //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘72, Dunhill 50129].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Never Let Her Go **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - David Gates [Elektra 45223] (Gates) was an earlier recording for Jody Miller, as ‘Never Let Him Go’ [‘65, Capitol 5353].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Shaving Cream **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Bennie Bell [Vanguard 35183] (Bell) was brought to popularity by novelty DJ Dr. Demento (Barry Hansen). It was originally issued in 1946 [Cocktail Party Songs 202].