As recorded by billboard for January, 1970
Ever wonder what song was number one was in January, 1970? Below we show you what songs were number one on the billboard Album Chart, Pop Chart and R&B Chart.
Week one of January
Album Chart: The Beatles took over the top spot on the Album chart with, Abbey Road.
Pop Chart: B. J. Thomas made it to #1 on the Pop chart with, Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head.
R&B Chart: The Supremes jumped to the #1 spot on the R&B chart with, Someday We'll Be Together.
Week two of January
Album Chart: The Beatles were in their 2nd. week at #1 on the Album chart with, Abbey Road.
Pop Chart: B. J. Thomas was in his 2nd. week at the top spot on the Pop chart with, Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head.
R&B Chart: The Jackson 5 jumped to #1 on the R&B chart with, I Want You Back.
Week three of January
Album Chart: Led Zeppelin was back in the #1 spot on the Album chart with, Led Zeppelin II.
Pop Chart: B. J. Thomas was in his 3rd. week at #1 on the Pop chart with, Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head.
R&B Chart: The Jackson 5 were in their 2nd. week at #1 on the R&B chart with, I Want You Back.
Week four of January
Album Chart: The Beatles jumped back to #1 on the Album chart with, Abbey Road.
Pop Chart: B. J. Thomas was still in the #1 position on the Pop chart with, Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head.
R&B Chart: The Jackson 5 were in their 3rd. week at the top of the R&B chart with, I Want You Back.
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Ever wonder what song was number one in a particular week during the 70's? The Week in Music shows you what songs were number one on the billboard Album Chart, Pop Chart and R&B Chart, offered to you in the current month. You can play trivia with your friends or stump them because you knew it first because your a regular here at The 70's Preservation Society.
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