As recorded by billboard for July, 1978
Ever wonder what song was number one was in July, 1978? 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 Soundtrack was in it's 24th. week at the top spot on the Album chart with, Saturday Night Fever.
Pop Chart: Andy Gibb was in his 3rd. week at #1 on the Pop chart with, Shadow Dancing.
R&B Chart: Quincy Jones jumped to the #1 position on the R&B chart with, Stuff Like That.
Week two of July
Album Chart: Gerry Rafferty jumped to the #1 slot on the Album chart with, City To City.
Pop Chart: Andy Gibb was in week 4 at the top spot on the Pop chart with, Shadow Dancing.
R&B Chart: Teddy Pendergrass took over the #1 position on the R&B chart with, Close The Door.
Week three of July
Album Chart: The Rolling Stones jumped to the #1 position on the Album chart with, Some Girls.
Pop Chart: Andy Gibb was in his 5th. week in the #1 slot on the Pop chart with, Shadow Dancing.
R&B Chart: Teddy Pendergrass was in his second week at the top spot on the R&B chart with, Close The Door.
Week four of July
Album Chart: Grease the soundtrack, jumped to the top spot on the Album chart.
Pop Chart: Andy Gibb was in his 6th. week in the #1 position on the Pop chart with, Shadow Dancing.
R&B Chart: Rick James jumped back to the top of the R&B chart with, You And I.
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