American Top 40, June 12, 1972

Continuing June's theme, today we’ll looks at what was on the charts this day in 1972:

1. The Candy Man Sammy Davis, Jr.
2. I'll Take You There Staple Singers
3. Oh Girl Chi-Lites
4. Song Sung Blue Neil Diamond
5. Sylvia's Mother Dr. Hook

Other natables in the Top 40

• Hot Rod Lincoln Commander Cody 18
• Rocket Man Elton John 23
• Someday Never Comes Creedence Clearwater Revival 25
• Old Man Neil Young 31
• Immigration Man David Crosby 37

 And outside the Top 40?

• After Midnight J.J. Cale 58 
• Layla Derek & The Dominos 44
• Take It Easy Eagles 54
• Conquistador Procol Harum 55
• Francene ZZ Top 77