As recorded by billboard for January, 1979
Ever wonder what song was number one was in January, 1979? 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: Barbra Streisand jumped to #1 on the Album chart with, Barbra Streisand's Greatest Hits.
Pop Chart: The Bee Gees took over the #1 spot on the Pop chart with, Too Much Heaven.
R&B Chart: Cheryl Lynn took over the top spot on the R&B chart with, Got To Be Real.
Week two of January
Album Chart: Barbra Streisand was in her 2nd. week at #1 on the Album chart with, Barbra Streisand's Greatest Hits.
Pop Chart: The Bee Gees were in their 2nd. week at the top of the Pop chart with, Too Much Heaven.
R&B Chart: Earth, Wind & Fire took over the #1 spot on the R&B chart with, September.
Week three of January
Album Chart: Barbra Streisand was in her 3rd. week at #1 on the Album chart with, Barbra Streisand's Greatest Hits.
Pop Chart: Chic took over the #1 spot on the Pop chart with, Le Freak.
R&B Chart: Parliment jumped to #1 on the R&B chart with, Aqua Boogie.
Week four of January
Album Chart: Billy Joel jumped to the top spot on the Album chart with, 52nd. Street.
Pop Chart: Chic was in their 2nd. week at the #1 spot on the Pop chart with, Le Freak.
R&B Chart: Parliment was in their 2nd. week at #1 on the R&B chart with, Aqua Boogie.
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