As recorded by billboard for April, 1972

Ever wonder what song was number one was in April, 1972? Below we show you what songs were number one on the billboard Album Chart, Pop Chart and R&B Chart.

Week one of April

Album Chart: America was in their 2nd. week at the top spot on the Album chart with, America.

Pop Chart: America was in their 2nd. week at the #1 slot on the Pop chart with, A Horse With No Name.

R&B Chart: The Dramatics were in their 2nd. week at the #1 position on the R&B chart with, In The Rain.

Week two of April

Album Chart: America was in their 3rd. week at #1 position on the Album chart with, America.

Pop Chart: Roberta Flack jumped to the #1 spot on the Pop chart with, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.

R&B Chart: The Dramatics were in week 3 at #1 on the R&B chart with, In The Rain.

Week three of April

Album Chart: America was in the 4th. week at the #1 spot on the Album chart with, America.

Pop Chart: Roberta Flack was in her second week at #1 on the Pop chart with, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.

R&B Chart: Aretha Franklin jumped to the top position on the R&B chart with, Day Dreaming.

Week four of April

Album Chart: Roberta Flack jumped to the #1 spot on the Album chart with, First Take.

Pop Chart: Roberta Flack was in her 3rd. week at the #1 position on the Pop chart with, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.

R&B Chart: Aretha Franklin was in her 2nd. week at the top of the R&B chart with, Day Dreaming.

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