‘American Tune’ by Paul Simon peaks at #35 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 12 1974)

(Saturday, January 12, 1974) — “American Tune” by Paul Simon peaked at #35 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

It is ranked number 262 on Rolling Stone‘s list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”