As recorded by billboard for August, 1973
Ever wonder what song was number one was in August, 1973? 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: Chicago was in their 2nd. week at the top spot on the Album chart with, Chicago VI.
Pop Chart: Maureen McGovern jumped to the #1 slot on the Pop chart with, The Morning After.
R&B Chart: Aretha Franklin took over the #1 position on the R&B chart with, Angel.
Week two of August
Album Chart: Chicago was in their 3rd. week at #1 on the Album chart with, Chicago VI.
Pop Chart: Maureen McGovern was in her 2nd. week at the top spot on the Pop chart with, The Morning After.
R&B Chart: Aretha Franklin was in her second week at the #1 position on the R&B chart with, Angel.
Week three of August
Album Chart: Jethro Tull jumped to the #1 spot on the Album chart with, A Passion Play.
Pop Chart: Diana Ross hit the #1 slot on the Pop chart with, Touch Me In The Morning.
R&B Chart: Marvin Gaye took over the top position on the R&B chart with, Let's Get It On.
Week four of August
Album Chart: Chicago jumped back to the top spot on the Album chart with, Chicago VI.
Pop Chart: Stories took over the #1 position on the Pop chart with, Brother Louie.
R&B Chart: Marvin Gaye was in his second week at the top slot of the R&B chart with, Let's Get It On.
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