As recorded by billboard for January, 1972
Ever wonder what song was number one was in January, 1972? 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: Carol King jumped to the top spot on the Album chart with, Music.
Pop Chart: Melanie was in her 2nd. week at #1 on the Pop chart with, Brand New Key.
R&B Chart: Sly And The Family Stone were in their 4th. week at #1 on the R&B chart with, Family Affair.
Week two of January
Album Chart: Carol King was in her 2nd. week at #1 on the Album chart with, Music.
Pop Chart: Melanie was in her 3rd. week at the top spot on the Pop chart with, Brand New Key.
R&B Chart: Al Green jumped to the #1 spot on the R&B chart with, Let's Stay Together.
Week three of January
Album Chart: Carol King was in her 3rd. week at #1 on the Album chart with, Music.
Pop Chart: Don McLean jumped to #1 on the Pop chart with, American Pie.
R&B Chart: Al Green was in his 2nd. week at #1 on the R&B chart with, Let's Stay Together.
Week four of January
Album Chart: Don McLean took over the top spot on the Album chart with, American Pie.
Pop Chart: Don McLean was in his 2nd. week at #1 on the Pop chart with, American Pie.
R&B Chart: Al Green was in his 3rd. week at #1 on the R&B chart with, Let's Stay Together.
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