‘Philadelphia Freedom’ by The Elton John Band peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Apr 12 1975)

(Saturday, April 12, 1975)“Philadelphia Freedom” by The Elton John Band peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (Apr. 12/19, 1975). It was John’s fourth of nine number one hits on the chart (1973-1997).