As recorded by billboard for May, 1978

Ever wonder what song was number one was in May, 1978? 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: The Soundtrack was in it's 16th. week at the top spot on the Album chart with, Saturday Night Fever.

Pop Chart: The Bee Gees were in their 6th. week at the #1 slot in the Pop chart with, Night Fever.

R&B Chart: Johnny Mathis and Denise Williams were in their 4th. week at the #1 position on the R&B chart with, To Much, To Little, To Late.

Week two of May

Album Chart: The Soundtrack was in it's 17th. week at the top spot on the Album chart with, Saturday Night Fever.

Pop Chart: Yvonne Elliman took over the top of the Pop chart with another song from the movie soundtrack Saturday Night Fever with, If I Can't Have You.

R&B Chart: The Isley Brothers jumped to the #1 spot on the R&B chart with, Take Me To The Next Phase.

Week three of May

Album Chart: The Soundtrack was in it's 18th. week at the top spot on the Album chart with, Saturday Night Fever.

Pop Chart: Paul McCartney And Wings hit the #1 spot on the Pop chart with, With A Little Luck.

R&B Chart: The Isley Brothers were in their 2nd. week at the top position on the R&B chart with, Take Me To The Next Phase.

Week four of May

Album Chart: The Soundtrack was in it's 19th. week at the top spot on the Album chart with, Saturday Night Fever.

Pop Chart: Paul McCartney And Wings were in their second week at the #1 position on the Pop chart with, With A Little Luck.

R&B Chart: The O'jays jumped to the top spot on the R&B chart with, Used To Be My Girl.

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