‘Crocodile Rock’ by Elton John peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1973)

(Saturday, February 3, 1973) — “Crocodile Rock” by Elton John peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Feb. 3/10/17, 1973).

It was John’s first of nine #1 hits on the chart (1973-1997).