As recorded by billboard for March, 1979
Ever wonder what song was number one was in March, 1979? Below we show you what songs were number one on the billboard Album Chart, Pop Chart and R&B Chart.
Week one of March
Album Chart: The Bee Gees topping the Album chart for the first week with, Spirits Having Flown.
Pop Chart: Rod Stewart in his fourth week at the #1 slot on the Pop chart with, Do Ya Think I'm Sexy.
R&B Chart: Chuck Brown and The Soul Searchers were in their 3rd. week on top of the R&B Chart with, Bustin' Loose.
Week two of March
Album Chart: The Bee Gees in their 2nd. week at the top spot on the Album Chart with, Spirits Having Flown.
Pop Chart: Gloria Gaynor jumped to #1 on the Pop chart with, I Will Survive.
R&B Chart: Chuck Brown and The Soul Searchers was in their 4th. week at the #1 spot on the R&B chart with, Bustin' Loose.
Week three of March
Album Chart: The Bee Gees was in their 4th. week at the top spot on the Album chart with, Spirits Having Flown.
Pop Chart: The Bee Gees jumped to the #1 slot on the Pop chart with, Tragedy.
R&B Chart: Instant Funk in their second week at #1 on the R&B chart with, I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get A Girl).
Week four of March
Album Chart: The Bee Gees was in their 5th. week at the top spot on the Album chart with, Spirits Having Flown.
Pop Chart: The Bee Gees were in their second week at #1 on the Pop chart with, Tragedy.
R&B Chart: Sister Sledge hit the #1 spot on the R&B chart with, He's The Greatest Dancer.
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