As recorded by billboard for January, 1976
Ever wonder what song was number one was in January, 1976? 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: Chicago was in their 4th. week at #1 on the Album chart with, Chicago IX-Chicago's Greatest Hits.
Pop Chart: The Bay City Rollers jumped to #1 on the Pop chart with, Saturday Night.
R&B Chart: David Ruffin took over the top spot on the R&B chart with, Walk Away From Love.
Week two of January
Album Chart: Chicago was in their 5th. week at #1 on the Album chart with, Chicago IX-Chicago's Greatest Hits.
Pop Chart: C. W. McCall jumped to the top of the Pop chart with a novelty song called, Convoy.
R&B Chart: Earth, Wind & Fire jumped to the #1 position on the R&B chart with, Sing A Song.
Week three of January
Album Chart: Earth, Wind & Fire jumped into the #1 position on the Album chart with, Gratitude.
Pop Chart: Barry Manilow took over the #1 spot on the Pop chart with, I Write The Songs.
R&B Chart: Harold Melvin and The Bluenotes hit the #1 spot on the R&B chart with, Wake Up Everybody.
Week four of January
Album Chart: Earth, Wind & Fire was in their 2nd. week at the top spot on the Album chart with, Gratitude.
Pop Chart: Diana Ross took over the #1 spot on the Pop chart with, Mahogany (Do You Know Where Your Going To).
R&B Chart: Harold Melvin and The Bluenotes were in their 2nd. week at #1 on the R&B chart with, Wake Up Everybody.
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