1973

=**1973**=
 * __Number Ones: __**
 * Killing Me Softly With His Song ** - Roberta Flack [Atlantic 2940] (Fox, Gimbel) was from //Lori Lieberman //[‘72, Capitol 11081, and single Capitol 3379]. It was revived by the Fugees on //The Score //[‘96, Ruffhouse 67147].
 * Midnight Plane to Georgia **- Gladys Knight & the Pips [Buddah 383] (Weatherly) was ‘Midnight Plane to Houston’ from Jim Weatherly [‘72, //Weatherly //RCA 4747]. Under the current title it was a single for Cissy Houston [‘72, Janus 206].
 * Brother Louie ** - Stories [Kama Sutra 577] (Brown, Wilson) was a British hit for Hot Chocolate [‘73, RAK 149].
 * The Most Beautiful Girl ** - Charlie Rich [Epic 11040] (Bourke, Sherrill, Wilson) was the single ‘Hey Mister’ for Norro Wilson [‘68, Smash 2192]: a rewrite of Wilson’s own ‘Mama McCluskey’[‘68, Smash 2151].
 * Delta Dawn **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Helen Reddy [Capitol 3645] (Collins, Harvey) was a single for Alex Harvey [‘71, Capitol 3336] and Tanya Tucker [‘72, Columbia 45588].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Morning After **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Maureen McGovern [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 2010] (Hirschhorn, Kasha) is from the movie //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Poseidon Adventure //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, sung by Renee Armand dubbing for Carol Lynley [A&M single].
 * __<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%;">Dueling Banjos **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Eric Weissberg & Steve Mandel [Warner 7659] (Smith) is from the movie //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Deliverance //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">. It was a single for Arthur Smith with Don Reno, as ‘Feudin’ Banjos’, in 1955 [MGM 12006]. The Originals Project reports that ‘the melody is similar to Michael Praetorious's 17th-century dance tune "In The Mountains.”’
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Neither One Of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye) - **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Gladys Knight & the Pips [Soul 35098] (Weatherly) was from Jim Weatherly [‘72, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Weatherly //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">RCA 4747] and charted country for Don Luman [’73, Epic 10943].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Playground In My Mind **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Clint Holmes [Epic 10891] (Vance, Pockriss) was a single for Billy Lawrence [‘71, Atlantic 2813].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Also Sprach Zarathustra ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(2001) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Deodato [CTI 12] (Strauss) is an 1896 piece written by Richard Strauss. A recording by Herbert Von Karajan conducting the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra was used in the 1968 Stanley Kubrick film //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">2002: A Space Odyssey. //
 * __<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%;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Shambala **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Three Dog Night [Dunhill 4352] (Moore) charted at the same time for B.W. Stevenson [RCA Victor 0952].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress) - **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Helen Reddy [Capitol 3768] (Laurie) was a single for Linda Laurie [‘73, MCA 40119]. (Laurie had charted in 1958 with the novelty ‘Ambrose.’)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Sing **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Carpenters [A&M 1413] (Raposo) is from the //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Sesame Street //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> TV show, sung by the Kids on //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Sesame Street 2 //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘71, Warner Brothers 2569].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Ain’t No Woman (Like the One I’ve Got) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Four Tops [Dunhill 4339] (Lambert, Potter) is from the Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Hallway Symphony //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘72, ABC Dunhill 50113].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Paper Roses **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Marie Osmond [MGM/Kolob 14609] (Spilelman, Torre) was a hit for Anita Bryant [‘69, Carlton 528].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Drift Away **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Dobie Gray [Decca 33057] (Mentor Williams) was a single for John Kurtz [‘72, ABC 11341]. A version by Narvel Felts charted country [‘73, Cinnamon 763].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Hello It’s Me **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Todd Rundgren [Bearsville 0009] (Rundgren) had charted by Rundgren’d group, the Nazz [‘69, SGC 001].
 * __<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%;">That Lady **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Isley Brothers [T-Neck 2251] (E., M., R., O., R. Isley, C. Jasper) was recorded by them originally as ‘Who’s That Lady’ [‘64, United Artists 714].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Rockin’ Pneumonia - Boogie Woogie Flu **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Johnny Rivers [United Artists 50960] (Vincent, Smith) was an R&B hit for Huey ‘Piano’ Smith & the Clowns [‘57, Ace 530].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Danny’s Song **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Anne Murray [Capitol 3481] (Loggins) was a single for Kenny Loggins’ group Gator Creek [‘70, Mercury 73151] and on the Loggins & Messina album //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Sittin’ In //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘72, Columbia 31044].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Trouble Man **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Marvin Gaye [Tamla 54228] (Gaye) is a movie title song.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Superfly **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Curtis Mayfield [Curtom 1978] (Mayfield) is a movie title song.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Twelfth of Never **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Donny Osmond [MGM/Kolob 14503] (Webster, Livingston) was a B-side hit for Johnny Mathis, backed with ‘Chances Are’ [‘57, Columbia 40993]. The tune is from ‘The Riddle Song’ or ‘I Gave My Love a Cherry.’
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Bette Midler [Atlantic 2964] (Raye, Prince) was a hit for the Andrews Sisters [‘41, Decca 3598], sung by them in the film //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Buck Privates. //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Woody Herman also had a version [Decca 3617].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Daddy’s Home **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Jermaine Jackson [Motown 1216] (Sheppard, Miller) was a hit for Shep & the Limelites [‘61, Hull 740].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Monster Mash **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett & the Crypt Kickers [Parrot 348] (Pickett, Capizzi) is a re-issue of the 1962 hit [Garpax 44167].
 * __<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%;">Yes We Can Can **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Pointer Sisters [Blue Thumb 229] (Toussaint) was a single ‘Yes We Can’ for Lee Dorsey [‘70, Polydor 14038].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Living in the Past **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Jethro Tull [Chrysalis 2006] (Anderson) is a re-issue of their 1969 single [Reprise 0845], which charted in the U.K.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Bob Dylan [Columbia 45913] (Dylan) is from the movie //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Pat Garrett and Billy the Kidd. //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Stir It Up **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Johnny Nash [Epic 10949] (Marley) was originally by Bob Marley’s group the Wailers [‘67, Tuff Gong] and re-recorded for the LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Catch a Fire //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘73, Island SW-9241].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Peaceful **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Helen Reddy [Capitol 3527] (Rankin) was a single twice for Kenny Rankin: in 1967 [Mercury 72768] and in 1973 [Little David 726].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Dancing in the Moonlight **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- King Harvest [Perception 515] (Sherman Kelly) was originally by Boffalongo [‘70, United Artists 50699 and LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Beyond Your Head //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">UAS 6770]; lead singer Doc Robertson had been a member of Boffalongo.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Space Oddity **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - David Bowie [RCA 0876] (Bowie) is a re-release from his 1969 U.K. hit [Mercury 72949].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Basketball Jones featuring Tyrone Shoelaces **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Cheech & Chong [Ode 66038] (Chong, Marin) is a parody of ‘Love Jones’ by the Brighter Side of Darkness [‘73, 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 2002].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Are You Man Enough **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Four Tops [Dunhill/ABC 4354] (Lambert, Potter) is from the movie //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Shaft in Africa. //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Jambalaya (On the Bayou) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Blue Ridge Rangers [Fantasy 689] (Williams) is the Hank Williams tune (see 1962).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Do You Want to Dance? **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Bette Midler [Atlantic 2928] (Freeman) is the 1958 Bobby Freeman hit (see 1965).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Steamroller Blues **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Elvis Preslsey [RCA 0910] (Taylor) was James Taylor’s ‘Steamroller’ from his 1970 LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Sweet Baby James //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[Warner Brothers WS 1843].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Let Me Serenade You **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Three Dog Night [Dunhill 4370] (Finley) was originally ‘I Will Serenade You’ by Rhinoceros [‘68, Elektra 45640 and self-titled LP 74030].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Theme from Cleopatra Jones **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Joe Simon [Spring 138] (Simon) was a movie theme.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Pieces of April **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Three Dog Night [Dunhill 4331] (Dave Loggins) was a single by Dave Loggins [’72, Vanguard 35167].
 * __<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%;">Big City Miss Ruth Ann **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Gallery [Sussex 248] (Lazaros) was a single for the Heroes of Cranberry Farm [‘70, Jamie 1386].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">A Million to One **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Donny Osmond [MGM/Kolob 14583] (Phil Medley) was a hit for Jimmy Charles [‘60, Promo 1002].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">You’ll Never Get to Heaven ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(If You Break My Heart) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Stylistics [Avco 4618] (Bacharach, David) charted for Dionne Warwick [‘64, Scepter 1282].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Hurts So Good **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Millie Jackson [Spring 139] (Mitchell) is from the movie //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Cleopatra Jones. //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">It was first a single for Katie Love & the Four Shades of Black, as ’It Hurts So Good’ [‘71, Scepter 12304] and was a British hit for Susan Cadogan [‘75, Magnet MAG 23].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Smoke Gets In Your Eyes **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Blue Haze [A&M 1357] (Harbach, Kern) was a hit for the Platters (see 1959).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Reelin’ and Rockin’ **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Chuck Berry [Chess 2136] (Berry) is a live version of a previous B-side (see 1965).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Where Peaceful Waters Flow **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Gladys Knight & the Pips [Buddah 363] (Weatherly) was a single for Jim Weatherly [‘73, RCA Victor 74-0949] and appeared on the Danny Thomas LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Tomorrow Belongs to You //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘73, Myrrh 6520].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">And I Love You So **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Perry Como [RCA 0906] (McLean), a single for Don McLean [‘70, Mediarts 108], also charted for Bobby Goldsboro [United Artists 50776].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Nobody Wants You When You’re Down and Out **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Bobby Womack [United Artists 255] (Jimmie Cox), usually called ‘Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out’, was made popular by Bessie Smith in 1929 [Columbia 14451]. Introduced in vaudeville in 1924 by Johnny DeDroit, it was first recorded by Bobby Leecan as Blind Bobby Baker [‘27, Pathé Actuelle 7533]. Other recordings include Pine Top Smith [’29, Vocalion 1256] and Nina Simone [’60, Colpix 158], but it has been recorded by numerous artists.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Pinball Wizard/See Me Feel Me **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - New Seekers [Verve 1079] (Townshend) is a medley of songs from the Who’s //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Tommy //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘69, Decca 7205].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Jesse **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Roberta Flack [Atlantic 2982] (Ian) was later released as a single by its writer Janis Ian [‘74, Columbia 46034, from //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Stars //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Columbia KC 32837].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">In the Midnight Hour **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Cross Country [Atco 6934] (Pickett, Cropper) was a Wilson Pickett hit [‘65, Atlantic 2289].