As recorded by billboard for March, 1971

Ever wonder what song was number one was in March, 1971? Below we show you what songs were number one on the billboard Album Chart, Pop Chart and R&B Chart.

Week one of March

Album Chart: Janis Joplin was in the 2nd. week at the top spot on the Album chart with, Pearl.

Pop Chart: The Osmonds were in their 4th. week at #1 on the Pop chart with, One Bad Apple.

R&B Chart: The Temptations jumped to the #1 position on the R&B chart with, Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me).

Week two of March

Album Chart: Janis Joplin was in week 3 at the #1 position on the Album chart with, Pearl.

Pop Chart: The Osmonds were in their 5th. week at the top spot on the Pop chart with, One Bad Apple.

R&B Chart: The Temptations were in their 2nd. week at #1 on the R&B chart with, Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me).

Week three of March

Album Chart: Janis Joplin was in her 4th. week in the #1 spot on the Album chart with, Pearl.

Pop Chart: Janis Joplin jumped to #1 on the Pop chart with, Me And Bobby McGee.

R&B Chart: The Temptations were in week 3 at the top position on the R&B chart with, Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me).

Week four of March

Album Chart: Janis Joplin was in her 5th. week at #1 on the Album chart with, Pearl.

Pop Chart: Janis Joplin was in her 2nd. week at the #1 position on the Pop chart with, Me And Bobby McGee.

R&B Chart: Marvin Gaye jumped to the #1 spot on the R&B chart with, What's Going On.

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