This annual music list contains the 100 most popular songs in the United Kingdom from the year 1972. You probably still remember songs like ‘Back Off Boogaloo’ by ‘Ringo Starr’, or songs from Elton John or Chuck Berry, and many more!
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| # | Title - Artist |
|---|---|
| 1 | Without You - Nilsson |
| 2 | Amazing Grace - Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard |
| 3 | Puppy Love - Donny Osmond |
| 4 | I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) - The New Seekers |
| 5 | Mouldy Old Dough - Lieutenant Pigeon |
| 6 | My Ding-A-Ling - Chuck Berry |
| 7 | Metal Guru - T Rex |
| 8 | Mother Of Mine - Neil Reid |
| 9 | Son Of My Father - Chicory Tip |
| 10 | American Pie - Don McLean |
| 11 | Vincent - Don McLean |
| 12 | School's Out - Alice Cooper |
| 13 | Rock And Roll Parts 1 And 2 - Gary Glitter |
| 14 | Beg, Steal Or Borrow - The New Seekers |
| 15 | Mama Weer All Crazee Now - Slade |
| 16 | You Wear It Well - Rod Stewart |
| 17 | Clair - Gilbert O'Sullivan |
| 18 | Telegram Sam - T Rex |
| 19 | It's Four In The Morning - Faron Young |
| 20 | Take Me Bak 'Ome - Slade |
| 21 | How Can I Be Sure - David Cassidy |
| 22 | Could It Be Forever / Cherish - David Cassidy |
| 23 | At The Club / Saturday Night At The Movies - The Drifters |
| 24 | Come What May - Vicky Leandros |
| 25 | Crazy Horses - The Osmonds |
| 26 | Donna - 10cc |
| 27 | Sylvia's Mother - Dr Hook & The Medicine Show |
| 28 | Seaside Shuffle - Terry Dactyl & The Dinosaurs |
| 29 | Silver Machine - Hawkwind |
| 30 | Children Of The Revolution - T Rex |
| 31 | Breaking Up Is Hard To Do - The Partridge Family |
| 32 | Back Off Boogaloo - Ringo Starr |
| 33 | Circles - The New Seekers |
| 34 | Rocket Man - Elton John |
| 35 | Sweet Talking Guy - The Chiffons |
| 36 | Alone Again (Naturally) - Gilbert O'Sullivan |
| 37 | Rockin' Robin - Michael Jackson |
| 38 | Oh Babe What Would You Say - Hurricane Smith |
| 39 | I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash |
| 40 | Popcorn - Hot Butter |
| 41 | Little Willy - The Sweet |
| 42 | Have You Seen Her - The Chi-Lites |
| 43 | Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West) - Benny Hill |
| 44 | Horse With No Name - America |
| 45 | Big Six - Judge Dread |
| 46 | In A Broken Dream - Python Lee Jackson |
| 47 | California Man - The Move |
| 48 | A Thing Called Love - Johnny Cash & The Evangel Temple Choir |
| 49 | Brand New Key - Melanie |
| 50 | Why - Donny Osmond |
| 51 | Leader Of The Pack - The Shangri-Las |
| 52 | Crocodile Rock - Elton John |
| 53 | Wig-Wam Bam - The Sweet |
| 54 | You're A Lady - Peter Skellern |
| 55 | All The Young Dudes - Mott The Hoople |
| 56 | GudBuy T'Jane - Slade |
| 57 | Hold Your Head Up - Argent |
| 58 | Look Wot You Dun - Slade |
| 59 | Mother And Child Reunion - Paul Simon |
| 60 | Long Haired Lover From Liverpool - Little Jimmy Osmond |
| 61 | Got To Be There - Michael Jackson |
| 62 | I Just Can't Help Believing - Elvis Presley |
| 63 | Loop Di Love - Shag |
| 64 | I Didn't Know I Loved You (Till I Saw You Rock And Roll) - Gary Glitter |
| 65 | Too Young - Donny Osmond |
| 66 | Elected - Alice Cooper |
| 67 | Meet Me On The Corner - Lindisfarne |
| 68 | Run Run Run - Jo Jo Gunne |
| 69 | Lady Eleanor - Lindisfarne |
| 70 | Amazing Grace - Judy Collins |
| 71 | Blue Is The Colour - Chelsea Football Team |
| 72 | Desiderata - Les Crane |
| 73 | Young New Mexican Puppeteer - Tom Jones |
| 74 | Virginia Plain - Roxy Music |
| 75 | Softly Whispering I Love You - Congregation |
| 76 | Sleepy Shores - Johnny Pearson Orchestra |
| 77 | Radancer - Marmalade |
| 78 | Goodbye To Love - The Carpenters |
| 79 | Let's Stay Together - Al Green |
| 80 | Sugar Me - Lynsey De Paul |
| 81 | Stay With Me - The Faces |
| 82 | Standing In The Road - Blackfoot Sue |
| 83 | Soley Soley - Middle Of The Road |
| 84 | Storm In A Teacup - The Fortunes |
| 85 | Sister Jane - New World |
| 86 | I Get The Sweetest Feeling - Jackie Wilson |
| 87 | Mary Had A Little Lamb - Wings |
| 88 | Burning Love - Elvis Presley |
| 89 | Layla - Derek & The Dominoes |
| 90 | Jeepster - T Rex |
| 91 | Ain't No Sunshine - Michael Jackson |
| 92 | American Trilogy - Elvis Presley |
| 93 | Angel / What Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made A Loser Out Of Me) - Rod Stewart |
| 94 | All I Ever Need Is You - Sonny & Cher |
| 95 | Let's Dance - Chris Montez |
| 96 | Ooh-Wakka-Doo-Wakka-Day - Gilbert O'Sullivan |
| 97 | Morning Has Broken - Cat Stevens |
| 98 | Debora / One Inch Rock - Tyrannosaurus Rex |
| 99 | Poppa Joe - The Sweet |
| 100 | The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack |
Year-End Chart 1972 – UK
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