As recorded by billboard for August, 1979
Ever wonder what song was number one was in August, 1979? Below we show you what songs were number one on the billboard Album Chart, Pop Chart and R&B Chart.
Week one of August
Album Chart: Donna Summer was in her 5th. week at the top spot on the Album chart with, Bad Girls.
Pop Chart: Donna Summer was in her 4th. week at the #1 slot on the Pop chart with, Bad Girls.
R&B Chart: Chic took over the #1 position on the R&B chart with, Good Times.
Week two of August
Album Chart: The Knack jumped to the top spot on the Album chart with, Get The Knack.
Pop Chart: Donna Summer was in week 5 at the #1 slot on the Pop chart with, Bad Girls.
R&B Chart: Chic was in their second week at the #1 position on the R&B chart with, Good Times.
Week three of August
Album Chart: The Knack was in their second week the #1 spot on the Album chart with, Get The Knack.
Pop Chart: Chic jumped to the #1 slot on the Pop chart with, Good Times.
R&B Chart: Chic was in their 3rd. week in the top position on the R&B chart with, Good Times.
Week four of August
Album Chart: The Knack was in week 3 at the top spot on the Album chart with, Get The Knack.
Pop Chart: The Knack jumped to the #1 position on the Pop chart with, My Sharona.
R&B Chart: Chic was in their 4th. week in the top slot of the R&B chart with, Good Times.
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