As recorded by billboard for July, 1974

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

Week one of July

Album Chart: Gordon Lightfoot was in his 2nd. week in the top spot on the Album chart with, Sundown.

Pop Chart: The Hues Corporation took over at #1 on the Pop chart with, Rock The Boat.

R&B Chart: George McCrae jumped to the #1 position on the R&B chart with, Rock Your Baby.

Week two of July

Album Chart: Elton John jumped to the #1 position on the Album chart with, Caribou.

Pop Chart: George McCrae took over the top spot on the Pop chart with, Rock Your Baby.

R&B Chart: George McCrae was in his 2nd. week at #1 on the R&B chart with, Rock Your Baby.

Week three of July

Album Chart: Elton John was in his 2nd. week #1 on the Album chart with, Caribou.

Pop Chart: George McCrae was in his second week in the #1 slot on the Pop chart with, Rock Your Baby.

R&B Chart: James Brown took over the top position on the R&B chart with, My Thing.

Week four of July

Album Chart: Elton John was in his 3rd. week in the #1 spot on the Album chart with, Caribou.

Pop Chart: John Denver jumped to the #1 position on the Pop chart with, Annie's Song.

R&B Chart: James Brown was in his 2nd. week at the top of the R&B chart with, My Thing.

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