As recorded by billboard for April, 1979

Ever wonder what song was number one was in April, 1979? Below we show you what songs were number one on the billboard Album Chart, Pop Chart and R&B Chart.

Week one of April

Album Chart: The Doobie Brothers jumped to the #1 position on the Album chart with, Minute By Minute.

Pop Chart: Gloria Gaynor made it into the #1 slot on the Pop chart with, I Will Survive.

R&B Chart: Instant Funk took over the #1 position on the R&B chart with, I Got My Mind Made Up.

Week two of April

Album Chart: The Doobie Brothers were in their 2nd. week at the #1 position on the Album chart with, Minute By Minute.

Pop Chart: The Doobie Brothers jumped to the #1 slot on the Pop chart with, What A Fool Believes.

R&B Chart: G. Q. took over the #1 spot on the R&B chart with, Disco Nights (Rock Freak).

Week three of April

Album Chart: The Bee Gees jumped back into the #1 slot on the Album chart with, Spirits Having Flown.

Pop Chart: Amii Stewart jumped to the #1 spot on the Pop chart with, Knock On Wood.

R&B Chart: G. Q. was in his 2nd. week at the top position on the R&B chart with, Disco Nights (Rock Freak).

Week four of April

Album Chart: The Doobie Brothers jumped back into the #1 spot on the Album chart with, Minute By Minute.

Pop Chart: Debby Harry and Blondie jumped into the #1 slot on the Pop chart with, Heart Of Glass.

R&B Chart: Peaches And Herb took over the top position on the R&B chart with, Reunited.

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