The #1 country song on August 5, 1972

It's Gonna Take a Little Bit Longer By Charley Pride

Other #1 songs on August 5, 1972

#1 Hit Song

Alone Again (Naturally)
Gilbert O'Sullivan

UK #1 Song

Puppy Love
Donny Osmond

#1 R&B Song

Where Is the Love
Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway

Notable August 5 birthdays in the 1970s

Eric Hinske

Born August 05, 1977

Jeff Friesen

Born August 05, 1976

James Gunn

Born August 05, 1970