Top 100 songs for December 16, 1972
This weekly snapshot follows the songs and artists competing across the Billboard Hot 100. Open any entry for its full chart history, or explore 1972 and the 1970s.
This week’s No. 1 is “Me And Mrs. Jones” by Billy Paul. Meanwhile, “Crocodile Rock” by Elton John rises from No. 73 to No. 46. 7 songs are listed in their first chart week.
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This week’s chart highlights
Biggest climbers
- Crocodile Rock — Elton Johnup 27 places, No. 73 → No. 46
- You're So Vain — Carly Simonup 23 places, No. 60 → No. 37
- Why Can't We Live Together — Timmy Thomasup 17 places, No. 62 → No. 45
New to this week’s Top 40
- You're So Vain — Carly SimonNo. 37
- Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight — James TaylorNo. 38
- Angel — Rod StewartNo. 40
First-week entries
- Trouble Man — Marvin GayeNo. 81
- Looking Through The Eyes Of Love — The Partridge Family Starring Shirley Jones Featuring David CassidyNo. 82
- I Can't Stand To See You Cry — Smokey Robinson & The MiraclesNo. 89
- Jesus Is Just Alright — The Doobie BrothersNo. 97
- Last Song — Edward BearNo. 98
- Choo Choo Mama — Ten Years AfterNo. 99
- Hi, Hi, Hi — WingsNo. 100
First-week entries have one recorded chart week. Climbs and Top 10/Top 40 arrivals use recorded previous positions for consecutive chart weeks; returning songs without a previous position are not classified as debuts.
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