The #1 song on April 17, 1975

Philadelphia Freedom By Elton John Band

Other #1 songs on April 17, 1975

UK #1 Song

Bye Bye Baby
Bay City Rollers

#1 R&B Song

L-O-V-E (Love)
Al Green

#1 Country Song

Always Wanting You
Merle Haggard

#1 Dance Track

Bad Luck
Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes

Notable April 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Eric Brewer

Born April 17, 1979
Lindsay Hartley

Born April 17, 1978
Chad Hedrick

Born April 17, 1977
Theo Ratliff

Born April 17, 1973
Gary Bennett

Born April 17, 1972
Redman

Born April 17, 1970