Part 2 of the pop hits from 1975 contains more songs that reached the Billboard charts. If a song reaches the pinnacle of another Billboard chart, it will be designated as such. I own all of these songs in some form, except Falling In Love.
Lady Marmalade – LaBelle (Epic), gold record. The song also went to #1 in 2001 as performed by Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya, and Pink. In my opinion, the original is way better than the Moulin Rouge take.
Pick Up The Pieces – AWB (Atlantic), gold record. The group is also known as Average White Band. Instrumental
The Hustle – Van McCoy (Avco), gold record. Instrumental. “The original LP track of this international disco hit ran just over 4 minutes, and a 6:25 remix version was issued in 1979 following McCoy’s death at age 39.”
Black Water – The Doobie Brothers (Warner), gold record. I have a particular recollection of this song at my college, New Paltz.
Let’s Do It Again – The Staple Singers (Curtom), gold record #1 RB
Have You Never Been Mellow – Olivia Newton-John (MCA), gold record, #1 AC
Beatles-adjacent
Listen To What The Man Said – Wings (Capitol), gold record
Best Of My Love – The Eagles (Asylum), #1 AC
Falling In Love – Hamilton, Joe Frank, and Reynolds (Playboy), gold record, #1AC
Thank God I’m A Country Boy – John Denver (RCA Victor), gold record
Shining Star – Earth, Wind, and Fire (Columbia), gold record, #1 RB. This was their first big hit, and I loved it.
Please Mr. Postman – Carpenters (A&M), gold record. #1 AC
Mandy – Barry Manilow (Bell), gold record
You’re No Good – Linda Ronstadt (Capitol). From one of the greatest “contractual obligation” albums of all time, Heart Like a Wheel.
I’m Sorry – John Denver (RCA Victor), gold record, #1 AC
Fire – Ohio Players (Mercury), gold record, #1 RB
Sister Golden Hair – America (Warner)
Get Down Tonight – KC and the Sunshine Band (TK), #1 RB