Billboard Number One Songs of 1972

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1. January 15, 1972, saw a newcomer to the charts hit number one with his song about the day the music died called "American Pie". Who was this fresh face on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972? Al Green Don McLean Jonathan Edwards Melanie

2. After almost two decades of top twenty hits, a legendary singer scored his first number one with "My Ding-A-Ling". Who hit the top of the charts with the song on October 21, 1972? Wayne Newton Chuck Berry Tommy James Timmy Thomas

3. "Papa Was A Rolling Stone" hit number one on December 2, 1972. Who took it to the top of the charts? The Temptations Main Ingredient Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes Climax

4. Feminist anthem "I Am Woman" topped the Billboard charts on December 9, 1972. Who co-wrote and recorded the huge hit? Donna Fargo Helen Reddy Vicki Lawrence Carole King

5. Who took "Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me" to number one the week of September 23, 1972? Billy Preston Robert John Joe Tex Mac Davis

6. Who was "Alone Again, Naturally" at number one the week of July 29, 1972? Luther Ingram Gilbert O'Sullivan Al Green Donny Osmond

7. A song about a barmaid topped the charts on August 26, 1972. The artist was Looking Glass. What was the song? Oh Girl Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress Brandy Hold Your Head Up

8. Sammy Davis, Jr. topped the charts the week of June 10, 1972, with a song composed by the team of Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse. What was the title of the song? Sylvia's Mother Candy Man Never Been to Spain Got to be There

9. Who took "Without You" to number one in February, 1972? Al Green America Neil Young Nilsson

10. Which former gospel group had their first number one with "I'll Take You There" the week of June 8, 1972? Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose Lobo The O'Jays The Staple Singers