‘The Streak’ by Ray Stevens peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1974)

(Saturday, May 18, 1974) — “The Streak” by Ray Stevens peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks (May 18/25, June 1, 1974).

It was Stevens’ second of two number one hits on the chart (1970-1974).