‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds by Elton John peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 4 1975)

(Saturday, January 4, 1975)“Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” by Elton John (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles and featuring backing vocals and guitar by Lennon) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Jan. 4/11, 1975). It was John’s third of nine number one hits on the chart (1973-1997).