THE MOST POPULAR SONG HITS OF 1974

1. Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynrd From their second album, ironically titled, Second Helping, this Southern rock band made history with this milestone song. Bassist/Guitarist for the band, Ed King, said the notes for the song came to him in a dream, which he introduced to the band the next day. "Sweet Home Alabama" was also written as a response to Neil Young's "Southern Man" and "Alabama", which addresses racism. References to the song can be found in movies, ad campaigns and even license plates. 2. Tubular Bells - Mike Oldfield We're dealing with Oldfield here. It's fair to say the man who brought a record label (Virgin Records) to life and a new age of music to the listener set the bar pretty high. "Tubular Bells" included 20 different instruments, which he all played, layed over each other for the ultimate recording. The original song, from 'The Exorcist" also includes 3 sequels that have been recorded over time. 3. Takin Care Of Business - Bachman Turner Overdrive (BTO) As epic as the song is, the chain of events that led up to creation is equally significant. Originally inspired by a recording technician, Randy Bachman's song was shut down for fear of the Beatle's suing BTO for similar guitar riff. At a live show, the lead singer's voice gave out, forcing Randy to take over and premiere "Takin Care of Business", a catch phrase he heard over the radio earlier that same day. 4. The Loco-motion - Grand Funk Guitarist Mark Farner unintentional provoked "The Loco-Motion" when he was caught whistling the tune in the studio. This song particular is done in numerous renditions and by many different performers, including Kylie Minogue, Sylvie Vartan, Carole King and La Toya Jackson. Little Eva made The Loco-Motion a number 1 hit in 1962. It has reached top 10 singles charts 20 in different countries. 5. Piano Man - Billy Joel Dubbed Billy's "signature song", this story shares his personal battle with failure and "hiding" away from his first album disappointment. As a piano-lounge singer reflects on different characters he met at the Executive Lounge in LA, where he worked under the name Bill Martin. 6. Can't Get Enough Of Your Love Babe - Barry White 7. Hooked On A Feeling - Blue Sude (late 1990's "the dancing baby song") 8. The Way We Were - Barbara Streisand 9. Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas 10. Jungle Boogie - Kool and the Gang 11. For The Love Of Money - O Jays 12. Tell Me Something Good - Rufus 13. Come Monday - Jimmy Buffet 14. Love Is The Message - MFSB/Three Degrees 15. Come and Get Your Love - Redbone 16. Mockingbird - James Taylor and Carly Simon 17. Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing - Stevie Wonder 18. When Will I See You Again - The Three Degrees 19. Seasons In The Sun - Terry Jacks 20. Dancing Machine - Jackson Five 21. Wishing You Were Here - Chicago 22. Sunshine On My Shoulder - John Denver 23. Waterloo - Abba 24. TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia) - MFSB 25. Hollywood Swinging - Kool and the Gang

26. Bennie and the Jets - Elton John 27. Beach Baby - First Class 28. Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me - Elton John 29. Jazzman - Carole King 30. I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton 31. Living For The City - Stevie Wonder 32. The Air That IBreathe - The Hollies 33. The Joker - Steve Miller Band 34. You're Sixteen - Ringo Starr 35. It's Only Rock and Roll - Rolling Stones 36. (You're) Having My Baby - Paul Anka with Odia Oates 37. Radar Love - Golden Earring 38. I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song - Jim Croce 39. Let It Ride - Bachman Turner Overdrive (BTO) 40. I Won't Last A Day Without You - The Carpenters 41. Smokin In The Boys Room - Brownsville Station 42. The Payback - James Brown 43. Midnight Rider - Greg Allman 44. Rebel Rebel - David Bowie 45. Living in the USA - Steve Miller Band 46. Annie's Song - John Denver 47. Another Saturday Night - Cat Stevens 48. Midnight At The Oasis - Maria Muldaur 49. You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet - Bachman-Turner Overdrive 50. Oh Very Young - Cat Stevens

51. Free Man In Paris - Joni Mitchell 52. You And Me Against the World - Helen Reddy 53. Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo - Rick Derringer 54. Whatever Gets You Through The Night - John Lennon 55. Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker) - Roling Stones 56. Billy Don't Be A Hero - Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods 57. I've Got The Music In Me - Kiki Dee 58. Then Came You - Dionne Warwick and the Spinners 59. The Bitch Is Back - Elton John 60 Cat's In The Cradle - Harry Chapin 61. Ain't Too Proud To Beg - Rolling Stones 62. La Grange - ZZ Top 63. One Hell Of A Woman - Mac Davis 64. Showdown - Electric Light Orchestra 65. Jessica - Allman Brothers Band 66. My Melody Of Love - Bobby Vinton 67. Travelin' Prayer - Billy Joel 68. Already Gone - Eagles 69. Don't Eat The Yellow Snow - Frank Zappa 70. What Is Hip? - Tower Of Power 71. James Dean - the Eagles 72. The Real Me - The Who 73. Rikki Don't Lose That Number - Steely Dan 74. Clap For The Wolfman - Guess Who 75. Workin' At The Car Wash Blues - Jim Croce

76. Rock The Boat - the Hues Corporation 77. You make Me Feel Brand New - Stylistics 78. Love's Theme - Love Unlimited Orchestra 79. Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me - Gladys Knight and the Pips 80. Can't Get Enough - Bad Company 81. Life Is A Rock (But The Radio Rolled Me) - Reunion 82. Rock On - David Essex 83. The Night Chicago Died - Paper Lace 84. Do It (Til You're Satisfied) - B.T. Express 85. Band O The Run - Paul McCartny and Wings 86. American tune - Paul Simon 87. Tin Man - America 88. Haven't Got Time For The pain - carly Simon 89. I Honestly Love You - Olivia Newton-Jon 90. Sure As I'm Sittin' Here - Three Dog Night 91. Eres Tu (Touch The Wind) - Mocedades 92. The Americans (A Canadian's Opinion) - Gordon Sinclaire 93. Painted ladies - Ian Thomas 94. WOLD - harry Chapin 95. Chameleon - Herbie Hancock 96. In The Mood - Bette Midler 97. Jolene - Dolly Parton 98. Pretzel Logic - Steely Dan 99. Kissin' Time - Kiss 100. Bad, Bad Leroy Brown - Frank Sinatra