NUMBER 1 IN AMERICA * MAY 9-23, 1970
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FIFTEEN WEEKS on the singles chart, “American Woman” by The Guess Who peaked at #1 this month (3 weeks) on the Billboard Hot 100. Week ending May 9 through May 23, 1970. (Source: Billboard)
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— SLY & THE FAMILY STONE —
Debuted this week. 1 week playing the Billboard Singles chart, “I Want To Take You Higher” spotted at #76, this week, May 17-23, 1970.
— THE MARMALADE —
Debuted at #96 on March 14, 1970. 11 weeks playing the Billboard Singles chart, “Reflections Of My Life” remains at #11 (three weeks), this week, May 17-23, 1970.
— BOBBI MARTIN —
Debuted at #93 on March 14, 1970. 11 weeks playing the Billboard Singles chart, “For The Love Of Him” remains at #15 (two weeks), this week, May 17-23, 1970.
— CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & YOUNG —
Debuted at #68 on March 28, 1970. 9 weeks playing the Billboard Singles chart, “Woodstock” drops to #15, this week, May 17-23, 1970.
— Monday, May 17, 1965 —
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— CHICAGO —
Debuted on April 4, 1970 (#89), 8 weeks playing the Billboard Singles chart, “Make Me Smile” jumps to #17, this week, May 17-23, 1970.
— GEORGE BAKER SELECTION —
Debuted on March 21, 1970 (#82), 10 weeks playing the Billboard Singles chart, “Little Green Bag” jumps to #23, this week, May 17-23, 1970.
— THE BEATLES —
First week playing the Billboard Singles chart, “The Long And Winding Road” debuts at #35, this week, May 17-23, 1970.