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Elton John’s Philadelphia anthem soared to No. 1 on this week in Philly history

"Philadelphia Freedom," written for tennis star Billie Jean King, reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 on April 12, 1975.

Singer Elton John and tennis star Billie Jean King together in 1974.
Singer Elton John and tennis star Billie Jean King together in 1974.Read morePhiladelphia Inquirer & Daily News archive