As recorded by billboard for May, 1975

Ever wonder what song was number one was in May, 1975? 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: Chicago took over the top spot on the Album chart with, Chicago VIII.

Pop Chart: Tony Orlando and Dawn hit the #1 slot in the Pop chart with a remake of the 60's Jerry Butler song, He Don't Love You Like I Love You.

R&B Chart: Barry White jumped to the #1 position on the R&B chart with, What Am I Gonna Do With You.

Week two of May

Album Chart: Chicago was in their 2nd. week at the #1 position on the Album chart with, Chicago VIII.

Pop Chart: Tony Orlando and Dawn were in their 2nd. week at the top spot on the Pop chart with, He Don't Love You Like I Love You.

R&B Chart: Joe Simon took over at #1 on the R&B chart with, Get Down, Get Down, (Get On The Floor).

Week three of May

Album Chart: Earth, Wind And Fire jumped to the #1 spot on the Album chart with, That's The Way Of The World.

Pop Chart: Earth, Wind And Fire hit the #1 slot on the Pop chart starting a national craze with, Shining Star.

R&B Chart: Smokey Robinson took over the top position on the R&B chart with, Baby That's Backatcha.

Week four of May

Album Chart: Earth, Wind And Fire was in their 2nd. week at the #1 slot on the Album chart with, That's The Way Of The World.

Pop Chart: Texan, Freddy Fender took over the #1 position on the Pop chart with a country crossover song, Before The Next Teardrop Falls.

R&B Chart: Kool And The Gang jumped to the top spot on the R&B chart with, Spirit Of The Boogie.

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