The #1 song on January 27, 1972

American Pie By Don McLean

Other #1 songs on January 27, 1972

UK #1 Song

I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
The New Seekers

#1 R&B Song

Let's Stay Together
Al Green

#1 Country Song

Carolyn
Merle Haggard

Notable January 27 birthdays in the 1970s

Lonny Baxter

Born January 27, 1979
Clint Ford

Born January 27, 1976
Patrice Brisebois

Born January 27, 1971