Events in Music History in June 1974

  • Jun 1 "My Girl Bill" by Jim Stafford hits #12
  • Jun 8 Keyboardist Rick Wakeman quits rock group "Yes" (for the first time)

Feel Like Makin' Love

Jun 10 "Feel Like Makin' Love" single released by Roberta Flack (Billboard Song of the Year 1974)

Back Home Again

Jun 15 "Back Home Again" 8th studio album by John Denver is released (Billboard Album of the Year, 1975)

The Streak Hits #1

Jun 15 Novelty song "The Streak" by Ray Stevens hits #1 on UK pop chart

  • Jun 15 Robert Wilson, Alan Lloyd and Michael Galasso's musical theatre work "A Letter for Queen Victoria" premieres at Caio Melisso Theater, Spoleto, Italy

Band on the Run

Jun 28 Paul McCartney & Wings release singles "Band on the Run" and "Zoo Gang" in UK