As recorded by billboard for October, 1974

Ever wonder what song was number one was in October, 1974? Below we show you what songs were number one on the billboard Album Chart, Pop Chart and R&B Chart.

Week one of October

Album Chart: The Beach Boys jumped to the top spot on the Album chart with, Endless Summer.

Pop Chart: Olivia Newton-John took over the #1 spot on the Pop chart with, I Honestly Love You.

R&B Chart: Stevie Wonder was in his 2nd. week at #1 on the R&B chart with, You Haven't Done Nothing.

Week two of October

Album Chart: Olivia Newton-John jumped to #1 on the Album chart with, If You Love Me, Let Me Know.

Pop Chart: Olivia Newton-John was in her 2nd. week at #1 on the Pop chart with, I Honestly Love You.

R&B Chart: James Brown took over the #1 spot on the R&B chart with, Papa Don't Take No Mess.

Week three of October

Album Chart: Backman Turner Overdrive jumped to the #1 position on the Album chart with, Not Fragile.

Pop Chart: Billy Preston jumped to #1 on the Pop chart with, Nothing From Nothing.

R&B Chart: B.T. Express took over the #1 spot on the R&B chart with, Do It (Till Your Satisfied).

Week four of October

Album Chart: Barry White hit the top spot on the Album chart with, Can't Get Enough.

Pop Chart: The Spinners with Dionne Warwick took over #1 on the Pop chart with, Then Came You.

R&B Chart: Kool And The Gang jumped to the #1 position on the R&B chart with, Higher Plane.

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