As recorded by billboard for August, 1972
Ever wonder what song was number one was in August, 1972? 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: Elton John was in his 3rd. week at the top spot on the Album chart with, Honkey Chateau.
Pop Chart: Gilbert O'Sullivan was in his second week at the #1 slot on the Pop chart with, Alone Again Naturally.
R&B Chart: Roberta Flack And Donny Hathaway took over the #1 position on the R&B chart with, Where Is The Love.
Week two of August
Album Chart: Elton John was in his 4th. week at #1 on the Album chart with, Honkey Chateau.
Pop Chart: Gilbert O'Sullivan was in his 3rd. week at the top spot on the Pop chart with, Alone Again Naturally.
R&B Chart: Al Green jumped to the #1 position on the R&B chart with, I'm Still In Love With You.
Week three of August
Album Chart: Elton John was in his 5th. week the #1 spot on the Album chart with, Honkey Chateau.
Pop Chart: Gilbert O'Sullivan was in his 4th. week in the #1 slot on the Pop chart with, Alone Again Naturally.
R&B Chart: Al Green was in his 2nd. week at the top position on the R&B chart with, I'm Still In Love With You.
Week four of August
Album Chart: Chicago jumped to the top spot on the Album chart with, Chicago V.
Pop Chart: The Looking Glass hit the #1 position on the Pop chart with, Brandy (You're A Fine Girl).
R&B Chart: Joe Simon took over the top slot of the R&B chart with, Power Of Love.
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