As recorded by billboard for January, 1971
Ever wonder what song was number one was in January, 1971? 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: George Harrison took over the top spot on the Album chart with, All Things Must Pass.
Pop Chart: George Harrison was in his 2nd. week at the #1 position on the Pop chart with a double sided hit, My Sweet Lord / Isn't It A Pity.
R&B Chart: King Floyd jumped to the #1 spot on the R&B chart with, Groove Me.
Week two of January
Album Chart: George Harrison was in his 2nd. week at #1 on the Album chart with, All Things Must Pass.
Pop Chart: George Harrison was in his 3rd. week at the top spot on the Pop chart with, My Sweet Lord / Isn't It A Pity.
R&B Chart: King Floyd was in his second week at #1 on the R&B chart with, Groove Me.
Week three of January
Album Chart: George Harrison was in his 3rd. week at #1 on the Album chart with, All Things Must Pass.
Pop Chart: George Harrison was in his 4th. week at #1 on the Pop chart with, My Sweet Lord / Isn't It A Pity.
R&B Chart: King Floyd was in his 3rd. week at #1 on the R&B chart with, Groove Me.
Week four of January
Album Chart: George Harrison was in his 4th. week at #1 on the Album chart with, All Things Must Pass.
Pop Chart: Tony Orlando and Dawn jumped into the #1 position on the Pop chart with, Knock Three Times.
R&B Chart: Gladys Knight and The Pips took over the top spot on the R&B chart with, If I Were Your Woman.
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