As recorded by billboard for August, 1978
Ever wonder what song was number one was in August, 1978? Below we show you what songs were number one on the billboard Album Chart, Pop Chart and R&B Chart.
Week one of August
Album Chart: Grease the soundtrack was in it's second week at the top spot on the Album chart.
Pop Chart: The Rolling Stones jumped to the #1 slot on the Pop chart with, Miss You.
R&B Chart: A Taste Of Honey took over the #1 position on the R&B chart with, Boogie Oogie Oogie.
Week two of August
Album Chart: Grease the soundtrack moved into week 3 at the #1 spot on the Album chart.
Pop Chart: The Commodores took over the top spot on the Pop chart with, Three Times A Lady.
R&B Chart: The Commodores jumped to the #1 position on the R&B chart with, Three Times A Lady.
Week three of August
Album Chart: Grease the soundtrack was in their 4th. week at the #1 spot on the Album chart.
Pop Chart: The Commodores were in their 2nd. week at the #1 slot on the Pop chart with, Three Times A Lady.
R&B Chart: The Commodores were in their 2nd. week in the top position on the R&B chart with, Three Times A Lady.
Week four of August
Album Chart: Grease the soundtrack was in it's 5th. week at the top spot on the Album chart.
Pop Chart: Frankie Valli jumped to the #1 position on the Pop chart with, Grease.
R&B Chart: Foxy took over the top slot of the R&B chart with, Get Off.
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