Top of the Pops (Charts)
Top of The Pops (Charts)
Look back on what was ruling the radio airwaves and selling albums each week in the past
Radio Hits in December 1969: Leaving a Decade Behind
As the ’60s ended, some memorable songs dominated the chart including favorites from Three Dog Night, Blood, Sweat & Tears and the Fifth Dimension.
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Radio Hits in December 1977: Getting Sentimental
A Queen song synonymous with sports championships topped the U.S. singles chart this week, which also included hits by Santana, Randy Newman and Fleetwood Mac.
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Radio Hits in November 1968: Fantasy Will Set You Free
An amazing week for some all-time greats on the Top 40 including songs by Steppenwolf, Stevie Wonder and CCR. And we answer the question: Who was Derek?
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The Number One Singles of 1981
Top 40 radio wasn’t rocking too hard, as programmers were favoring lighter sounds that were also succeeding on rival Adult/Contemporary stations.
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Radio Hits in November 1973: Name That Tune
While Richard Nixon was insisting “I am not a crook,” Top 40 listeners enjoyed classic rock hits from Todd Rundgren, Steve Miller Band, the Stones and Jim Croce.
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Radio Hits of 1970: Take a Second Look
Several pop culture touchstones debuted this year, and some of the year’s biggest singles included hits by a slew of one-hit-wonders plus some all-time classics.
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Radio Hits in November 1967: Take a Look
It was a melting pot in the Top 10 on WABC this week, with plenty of all-time favorites topped by a band with a psychedelic name and an unusual path to #1.
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Radio Hits in November 1976: More Cowbell!
A novelty hit topped this week’s chart but there were huge rock hits from Frampton, Boston, Kiss, Rod Stewart and Steve Miller. More cowbell, anyone?
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The Number One Singles of 1976
Top 40 programmers were featuring less songs from rock acts. There were lots (and lots) of disco hits as audiences were taking to the dance floor.
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Rocking the Charts: The Top Albums of October 1981
Though Top 40 programmers stubbornly played songs by A/C acts, the top slots on the U.S. sales chart were dominated by rock acts.
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