1976 John Sebastian – Welcome Back (US:#1)
“Welcome Back” is a popular record that was the theme song of the 1970s American television sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter. Written and recorded by former Lovin’ Spoonful frontman John Sebastian, it reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for one week in May 1976 after only five weeks on the chart, and also topped the adult contemporary chart (the show itself had become an instant ratings success upon its premiere the previous fall). It also reached No. 93 on the country chart.
Album

Welcome Back is an album by American singer/songwriter John Sebastian, released in 1976 (see 1976 in music). It reached number 79 on The Billboard 200 chart. Two singles were released from the album with the title song “Welcome Back” reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts. It also reached number […]
Musicians
Bass | David Hungate |
Drums | Jeffrey Porcaro |
Guitar | Reggie Knighton |
Piano | John Sebastian |
Vocals | John Sebastian |
Produced By
Steve Barri
Songwriters
John Sebastian
Charts
US:#1
UK:# –
Album

Welcome Back is an album by American singer/songwriter John Sebastian, released in 1976 (see 1976 in music). It reached number 79 on The Billboard 200 chart. Two singles were released from the album with the title song “Welcome Back” reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts. It also reached number […]
Musicians
Bass | David Hungate |
Drums | Jeffrey Porcaro |
Guitar | Reggie Knighton |
Piano | John Sebastian |
Vocals | John Sebastian |
Produced By
Steve Barri
Songwriters
John Sebastian
Charts
US:#1
UK:# –