KC and the Sunshine Band's "Get Down Tonight" reaches #1 1975

KC and the Sunshine Band's first #1 hit Get Down Tonight reached the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 August 30, 1975. It was released on their second album KC and the Sunshine Band in February of that year. It also reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles, Cash Box, and Record World.

It is certified platinum in the US.

Pointer Sisters' "How Long (Betcha' Got A Chick On The Side)" reaches #1 1975

My girls, the Pointer Sisters' first single from their album Steppin', Hold On (Betcha Got a Chick on the Side) reached #1 on the US Hot Soul Singles chart September 6, 1975.  Anita and Bonnie wrote the song, and the sisters' soulful harmonies made it a major hit early in their career.  It remained at the top for 2 weeks, their first and only number-one hit on the Hot Soul Singles.