‘Honky Cat’ by Elton John peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1972)

(Saturday, September 23, 1972) — “Honky Cat” by Elton John peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

It was John’s third of 27 top ten hits on the chart (1971-1997).