As recorded by billboard for July, 1972
Ever wonder what song was number one was in July, 1972? Below we show you what songs were number one on the billboard Album Chart, Pop Chart and R&B Chart.
Week one of July
Album Chart: The Rolling Stones were in their 3rd. week in the top spot on the Album chart with, Exile On Main Street.
Pop Chart: Neil Diamond took over at #1 on the Pop chart with, Song Sung Blue.
R&B Chart: Billy Preston jumped to the #1 position on the R&B chart with, Outa-Space.
Week two of July
Album Chart: The Rolling Stones were in their 4th. week at #1 on the Album chart with, Exile On Main Street.
Pop Chart: Bill Withers jumped to the top spot on the Pop chart with, Lean On Me.
R&B Chart: Luther Ingram took over the #1 position on the R&B chart with, If Loving You Is Wrong, I Don't Want To Be Right.
Week three of July
Album Chart: Elton John jumped back to the #1 spot on the Album chart with, Honkey Chateau.
Pop Chart: Bill Withers was in his 2nd. week in the #1 slot on the Pop chart with, Lean On Me.
R&B Chart: Luther Ingram was in his 2nd. week at the top position on the R&B chart with, If Loving You Is Wrong, I Don't Want To Be Right.
Week four of July
Album Chart: Elton John was in his 2nd. week back at #1 on the Album chart with, Honkey Chateau.
Pop Chart: Gilbert O'Sullivan jumped to the #1 position on the Pop chart with, Alone Again Naturally.
R&B Chart: Luther Ingram was in his 3rd. week at the top of the R&B chart with, If Loving You Is Wrong, I Don't Want To Be Right.
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