

(That’s in contrast to 1969, when 27 songs topped the chart.) Our recap begins in reverse, and alphabetically by artist, starting with the 25 that grabbed the top spot for a single week as the decade came to a close. Thus, 36 different singles, including many of the era’s great R&B numbers, reached #1 that year. Just eight more were at #1 for two weeks. In 1973, only three songs stayed at the top for three weeks or more. according to Record World, a competitor of Billboard.Įarning a #1 single is an achievement that goes on an artist’s permanent biography. Here, we look at 1973’s #1 pop hits in the U.S.
#Yesterday once more 1973 series
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