As recorded by billboard for April, 1974
Ever wonder what song was number one was in April, 1974? Below we show you what songs were number one on the billboard Album Chart, Pop Chart and R&B Chart.
Week one of April
Album Chart: John Denver was in his second week at the top spot on the Album chart with, John Denvers Greatest Hits.
Pop Chart: Blue Swede jumped to the #1 slot on the Pop chart with, Hooked On A Feeling.
R&B Chart: Gladys Knight and The Pips took over the #1 position on the R&B chart with, Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me.
Week two of April
Album Chart: Paul McCartney And Wings jumped to the #1 position on the Album chart with, Band On The Run.
Pop Chart: Elton John took over at #1 on the Pop chart with, Bennie And The Jets.
R&B Chart: Gladys Knight and The Pips was in their second week at the #1 spot on the R&B chart with, Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me.
Week three of April
Album Chart: Paul McCartney And Wings were in their second week at #1 on the Album chart with, Band On The Run.
Pop Chart: MFSB and The Three Degrees took over the #1 slot on the Pop chart with, TSOP (The Sound Of Philidelphia).
R&B Chart: MFSB and The Three Degrees jumped to the top position on the R&B chart with, TSOP (The Sound Of Philidelphia).
Week four of April
Album Chart: Chicago jumped to the #1 spot on the Album chart with, Chicago VII.
Pop Chart: MFSB and The Three Degrees were in their 2nd. week at #1 on the Pop chart with, TSOP (The Sound Of Philidelphia).
R&B Chart: James Brown took over the top position on the R&B chart with, The Payback.
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