Top of The Pops (Charts)
Look back on what was ruling the radio airwaves and selling albums each week in the past
Top Selling Albums of 1971: Superstars
Recordings made by some of the biggest classic rock artists of the era dominated the list of top-selling albums in the U.S.
Read MoreRadio Hits in August 1972: School’s Out
A re-release of “Layla” was joined in the Top 10 this week with one of the all-time great rebellious classic rock anthems.
Read MoreOnly 6 Albums Reached Number One in 1978: Here’s Why
Two soundtracks of movies that starred the same actor accounted for 41 weeks of the number one albums of 1978.
Read MoreThe Number One Albums of 1970: Hello and Goodbye
In the same year that we greeted a new decade, we said farewell to two music legends. No less than 16 albums topped the U.S. sales chart.
Read MoreRadio Hits in 1982: Top 40 Was Still Rockin’
Songs by Fleetwood Mac (group and solo) and Rod Stewart were among the biggest Top 40 hits as were certain smashes by the Alan Parsons Project and Survivor.
Read MoreRadio Hits in July 1966: A ‘Wild’ Survey
A great week with some wild stories about some of the biggest songs on the radio including hits by the Troggs, Mamas & the Papas and the Lovin’ Spoonful.
Read MoreTop Radio Hits 1966: What a Year For Singles!
British Invasion stars, popular vocalists and novelty hits all topped the charts. Songs from the Rascals, Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, and Mamas & the Papas. What were the biggest?
Read MoreRadio Hits July 1973: On the Road to Shambala
Classic rock acts dominated the Top 40 this week in 1973 with all-time greats by Three Dog Night, George Harrison, the Doobie Brothers and Jim Croce.
Read MoreThe Top Albums of July 1970
Some of the era’s legendary names in classic rock had new releases – many of which are in your collection – at the top of the sales chart this week.
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