As recorded by billboard for January, 1977
Ever wonder what song was number one was in January, 1977? 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: Stevie Wonder was in his 12th. week at #1 on the Album chart with, Songs In The Key Of Life.
Pop Chart: Rod Stewart was in his 8th. week at the #1 spot on the Pop chart with, Tonights The Night.
R&B Chart: Rose Royce was in their second week at the top spot on the R&B chart with, Car Wash.
Week two of January
Album Chart: Stevie Wonder was in his 13th. week at #1 on the Album chart with, Songs In The Key Of Life.
Pop Chart: Marylin McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. jumped to the top of the Pop chart with a novelty song called, You Don't Have To Be A Star.
R&B Chart: The O'jays jumped to the #1 position on the R&B chart with, Darlin' Darlin' Baby(Sweet Tender Love).
Week three of January
Album Chart: The Eagles jumped to the #1 position on the Album chart with, Hotel California.
Pop Chart: Leo Sayer took over the #1 spot on the Pop chart with, You Make Me Feel Like Dancing.
R&B Chart: Stevie Wonder hit the #1 spot on the R&B chart with, I Wish.
Week four of January
Album Chart: Paul McCartney and Wings jumped to the top spot on the Album chart with, Wings Over America.
Pop Chart: Stevie Wonder also jumped to #1 on the Pop chart with, I Wish.
R&B Chart: Stevie Wonder was in his 2nd. week at #1 on the R&B chart with, I Wish.
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