Peak Week
#1 · 1974-04-13
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Elton John's "Bennie And The Jets" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Bennie and the Jets" (also titled "Benny & the Jets") is a song written by British musician Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin, and performed by John. The song first appeared on the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album in 1973. "Bennie and the Jets" has been one of John's most popular songs and was performed during his appearance at Live Aid. The song peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 18 weeks on the chart.
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Chart Journey
- Feb 16, 1974#69
- Feb 23#51
- Mar 2#32
- Mar 9#23
- Mar 16#12
- Mar 23#6
- Mar 30#4
- Apr 6#2
- Apr 13#1
- Apr 20#2
- Apr 27#2
- May 4#3
- May 11#5
- May 18#6
- May 25#18
- Jun 1#21
- Jun 8#26
- Jun 15#38
DEFINING MOMENT
The Story
It debuted at #69 on February 16, 1974. It entered the Top 40 2 weeks later. It reached the Top 10 after 5 weeks. It reached a peak of #1 on April 13, 1974. After 18 weeks, its final appearance came on June 15, 1974.
Bennie And The Jets: The Performance That Defined It
Elton John's "Bennie And The Jets" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Bennie and the Jets" (also titled "Benny & the Jets") is a song written by British musician Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin, and performed by John. The song first appeared on the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album in 1973. "Bennie and the Jets" has been one of John's most popular songs and was performed during his appearance at Live Aid. The song peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 18 weeks on the chart.
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