The #1 song on April 8, 1974

Bennie and the Jets By Elton John

Other #1 songs on April 8, 1974

UK #1 Song

Seasons in the Sun
Terry Jacks

#1 R&B Song

Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me
Gladys Knight & the Pips

#1 Country Song

A Very Special Love Song
Charlie Rich

Notable April 8 birthdays in the 1970s

Marc Brownstein
Bassist
Born April 08, 1973
Dave Faber
Guitarist
Born April 08, 1975
Alexi Laiho
Guitarist
Born April 08, 1979
Lea Coco
Movie Actor
Born April 08, 1977
Richard Weiszmann
Biologist
Born April 08, 1972
Ben Freeman
TV Actor
Born April 08, 1980
Anya Ziourova
Stylist
Born April 08, 1976