The Top 10, was revealed in the year-end edition of Billboard Magazine dated December 29, 1973,
was based on Hot 100 charts from the issue dates of November 25, 1972 through November 17, 1973.
#1 – “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree” by Tony Orlando and Dawn
#2 – “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” by Jim Croce
#3 – “Killing Me Softly with His Song” by Roberta Flack
#4 – “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye
#5 – “My Love” by Paul McCartney & Wings
#6 – “Why Me” by Kris Kristofferson
#7 – “Crocodile Rock” by Elton John
#8 – “Will It Go Round in Circles” by Billy Preston
#9 – “You’re So Vain” by Carly Simon
#10 – “Touch Me in the Morning” by Diana Ross