‘Delta Dawn’ by Helen Reddy peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1973)

(Saturday, September 15, 1973) — “Delta Dawn” by Helen Reddy peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

It was Reddy’s second of three number one hits on the chart (1972-1974).