As recorded by billboard for August, 1971
Ever wonder what song was number one was in August, 1971? 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: Carol King was in her 7th. week at the top spot on the Album chart with, Tapestry.
Pop Chart: The Bee Gees jumped to the #1 slot on the Pop chart with, How Can You Mend A Broken Heart.
R&B Chart: James Brown took over the #1 position on the R&B chart with, Hot Pants Pt. 1.
Week two of August
Album Chart: Carol King was in her 8th. week at #1 on the Album chart with, Tapestry.
Pop Chart: The Bee Gees were in week 2 at the top spot on the Pop chart with, How Can You Mend A Broken Heart.
R&B Chart: Marvin Gaye jumped to the #1 position on the R&B chart with, Mercy Mercy Me, (The Ecology).
Week three of August
Album Chart: Carol King was in week 9 at the #1 spot on the Album chart with, Tapestry.
Pop Chart: The Bee Gees were in their 3rd. week in the #1 slot on the Pop chart with, How Can You Mend A Broken Heart.
R&B Chart: Marvin Gaye was in his 2nd. week at the top position on the R&B chart with, Mercy Mercy Me, (The Ecology).
Week four of August
Album Chart: Carol King was in her 10th. week at the top spot on the Album chart with, Tapestry.
Pop Chart: The Bee Gees were in their 4th. week at the #1 position on the Pop chart with, How Can You Mend A Broken Heart.
R&B Chart: Aretha Franklin jumped to the top slot of the R&B chart with, Spanish Harlem.
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