As recorded by billboard for December, 1972

Ever wonder what song was number one was in December, 1972? Below we show you what songs were number one on the billboard Album Chart, Pop Chart and R&B Chart.

Week one of December

Album Chart: Cat Stevens was in his 3rd. week at the top of the Album chart with, Catch The Bull At Four.

Pop Chart: The Temptations took over the #1 position on the Pop chart with, Papa Was A Rolling Stone.

R&B Chart: Al Green jumped to the #1 spot on the R&B chart with, You Ought To Be With Me.

Week two of December

Album Chart: The Moody Blues made it to the #1 position on the Album chart with, Seventh Sojourn.

Pop Chart: Helen Reddy jumped to the top of the Pop chart with, I Am Woman.

R&B Chart: Billy Paul took over the #1 spot on the R&B chart with, Me And Mrs. Jones.

Week three of December

Album Chart: The Moody Blues were in their 2nd. week at the top spot on the Album chart with, Seventh Sojourn.

Pop Chart: Billy Paul took over the #1 slot on the Pop chart with, Me And Mrs. Jones.

R&B Chart: Billy Paul was in his 2nd. week at the #1 position on the R&B chart with, Me And Mrs. Jones.

Week four of December

Album Chart: The Moody Blues were in their 3rd. week at #1 on the Album chart with, Seventh Sojourn.

Pop Chart: Billy Paul was in his 2nd. week at the #1 spot on the Pop chart with, Me And Mrs. Jones.

R&B Chart: Billy Paul was in his 3rd. week at the #1 position on the R&B chart with, Me And Mrs. Jones.

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