‘Alone Again (Naturally)’ by Gilbert O’Sullivan peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, July 29, 1972) — “Alone Again (Naturally)” by Gilbert O’Sullivan peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six consecutive weeks (July 29, Aug. 5/12/19, Sept. 2/9, 1972).