# 5 Top 40 Hits From 1975 That Stay on Repeat in My Car

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/5-top-40-hits-from-1975-that-stay-on-repeat-in-my-car/
- Published: 2026-11-03T12:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T01:21:38+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/5-top-40-hits-from-1975-that-stay-on-repeat-in-my-car/
- Topics: Business, Entertainment, Markets, Music

## Key points

- Five 1975 hits still soundtrack the writer’s drives.
- The choices range from Bowie and Lennon to Earth, Wind & Fire.
- “Pick Up The Pieces” topped the US pop songs chart in 1975.

## Summary

The writer shares five 1975 hits that remain in regular rotation during car journeys, praising their enduring appeal and the different moods they bring. The selections span rock, funk and soul, from David Bowie and John Lennon’s collaboration to an uplifting Earth, Wind & Fire track.

The songs are “Fame”, “Killer Queen”, “One Of These Nights”, “Pick Up The Pieces” and “Shining Star”. The article notes that “Pick Up The Pieces” was released in 1974 but gained momentum in the United States the following year, topping the pop songs chart in 1975.

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