As recorded by billboard for May, 1974
Ever wonder what song was number one was in May, 1974? 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: Marvin Hamlisch took over the top spot on the Album chart with the soundtrack to the movie, The Sting.
Pop Chart: Grand Funk Railroad jumped to the #1 slot in the Pop chart with, Locomotion.
R&B Chart: James Brown was in his second week at the #1 position on the R&B chart with, The Payback.
Week two of May
Album Chart: Marvin Hamlisch was in his 2nd. week at the #1 position on the Album chart with the soundtrack to the movie, The Sting.
Pop Chart: Grand Funk Railroad was in their 2nd. week at the top spot on the Pop chart with, Locomotion.
R&B Chart: The Jackson 5 took over at #1 on the R&B chart with, Dancing Machine.
Week three of May
Album Chart: Marvin Hamlisch was in week 3 at the #1 spot on the Album chart with the soundtrack to the movie, The Sting.
Pop Chart: Ray Stevens jumped to the #1 slot on the Pop chart starting a national craze with, The Streak.
R&B Chart: Aretha Franklin took over the top position on the R&B chart with, I'm In Love.
Week four of May
Album Chart: Marvin Hamlisch was in his 4th. week at the #1 slot on the Album chart with the soundtrack to the movie, The Sting.
Pop Chart: Ray Stevens was in his second week at the #1 position on the Pop chart with, The Streak.
R&B Chart: Aretha Franklin was in her second week at the top spot on the R&B chart with, I'm In Love.
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