As recorded by billboard for May, 1971
Ever wonder what song was number one was in May, 1971? Below we show you what songs were number one on the billboard Album Chart, Pop Chart and R&B Chart.
Week one of May
Album Chart: Jesus Christ Superstar the soundtrack jumped to the top spot on the Album chart.
Pop Chart: Three Dog Night was in their 3rd. week at #1 on the Pop chart with, Joy To The World.
R&B Chart: The Jackson 5 took over the #1 position on the R&B chart with, Never Can Say Goodbye.
Week two of May
Album Chart: Jesus Christ Superstar the soundtrack was in it's 2nd. week at the #1 position on the Album chart.
Pop Chart: Three Dog Night was in their 4th. week at the top spot on the Pop chart with, Joy To The World.
R&B Chart: The Jackson 5 were in their 2nd. week at #1 on the R&B chart with, Never Can Say Goodbye.
Week three of May
Album Chart: The Rolling Stones jumped to the #1 spot on the Album chart with, Sticky Fingers.
Pop Chart: Three Dog Night was in their 5th. week in the #1 slot on the Pop chart with, Joy To The World.
R&B Chart: Aretha Franklin hit the top position on the R&B chart with, Bridge Over Troubled Water.
Week four of May
Album Chart: The Rolling Stones were in their 2nd. week at #1 on the Album chart with, Sticky Finers.
Pop Chart: The Rolling Stones jumped to the #1 position on the Pop chart with, Brown Sugar.
R&B Chart: The Honey Cone took over the top spot on the R&B chart with, Want Ads.
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