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 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
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Only 6 Albums Reached #1 in 1978: Here’s Why
On January 21, roughly one month after the film’s opening, its soundtrack reached #1. It remained at the top through July 8, another 24 consecutive weeks
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The Top Albums 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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Radio Hits July 1967: No Need to Change the Station
The Summer of Love was in full swing and radio was playing hits by the Airplane, Grass Roots, one-hit-wonders Every Mother’s Son and Music Explosion. And, of course, Scott McKenzie’s big hit
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Radio Hits July 1966: Summer in the City
Many songs in this week’s Top 10 would become all-time classics. It wasn’t unusual for pop and rock bands to share the airwaves with popular vocalists
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The #1 Singles of 1969
27 different songs reached the top on the U.S. singles chart including eight classics that were #1 for three weeks or more
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Radio Hits in June 1968 Were Jumpin’
As summer began, future classic rock hits were being played alongside a wild assortment of soul, country and instrumental favorites
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The #1 Albums of 1973: Each One Has a Story
The Beatles as well as 3 of its members reached the top. Other classic rock giants, including the Stones, Elton John, and Led Zeppelin, are all represented
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The #1 Albums of 1971: 14 Stories
The year was marked by great releases by the Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, and others. But the sales chart was dominated by a singer-songwriter
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The #1 Albums of 1972: Each Has a Story
Our recap of the year’s chart topping LPs in the U.S. includes many classic rock favorites. Several took years to rise to the top
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