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Billboard Hot 100 Top Songs

1971

Starting in 1958, Billboard magazine has tracked the performance of music singles in the United States through the Billboard Hot 100. Taking a look through their archives of top songs is like viewing a time capsule. To better cater to this journey, I have listed all songs that topped the Billboard Hot 100 each week for the year. I have embedded a video to easily listen to them, given a link to the lyrics, included the date it topped the chart, and given a way to purchase the song. Enjoy listening to the best songs of 1971!

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Billboard Hot 100 - 1971

January 2

January 9

January 16

"My Sweet Lord/Isn't It A Pity" by George Harrison
"My Sweet Lord/Isn't It A Pity" was The Hot 100's #1 song on January 2, January 9, and January 16.

January 23

January 30

February 6

"Knock Three Times" by Dawn
"Knock Three Times" was The Hot 100's #1 song on January 23, January 30, and February 6.

February 13

February 20

February 27

March 6

March 13

"One Bad Apple" by The Osmonds
"One Bad Apple" was The Hot 100's #1 song on February 13, February 20, February 27, March 6, and March 13.

March 20

March 27

"Me And Bobby McGee" by Janis Joplin
"Me And Bobby McGee" was The Hot 100's #1 song on March 20 and March 27.

April 3

April 10

"Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)" by The Temptations
"Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)" was The Hot 100's #1 song on April 3 and April 10.

April 17

April 24

May 1

May 8

May 15

May 22

"Joy To The World" by Three Dog Night
"Joy To The World" was The Hot 100's #1 song on April 17, April 24, May 1, May 8, May 15, and May 22.

May 29

June 5

"Brown Sugar" by The Rolling Stones
"Brown Sugar" was The Hot 100's #1 song on May 29 and June 5.

June 12

"Want Ads" by The Honey Cone
"Want Ads" was The Hot 100's #1 song on June 12.

June 19

June 26

July 3

July 10

July 17

"It's Too Late/I Feel The Earth Move" by Carole King
"It's Too Late/I Feel The Earth Move" was The Hot 100's #1 song on June 19, June 26, July 3, July 10, and July 17.

July 24

"Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation Indian)" by The Raiders
"Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation Indian)" was The Hot 100's #1 song on July 24.

July 31

"You've Got A Friend" by James Taylor
"You've Got A Friend" was The Hot 100's #1 song on July 31.

August 7

August 14

August 21

August 28

"How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" by Bee Gees
"How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" was The Hot 100's #1 song on August 7, August 14, August 21, and August 28.

September 4

"Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" by Paul & Linda McCartney
"Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" was The Hot 100's #1 song on September 4.

September 11

September 18

September 25

"Go Away Little Girl" by Donny Osmond
"Go Away Little Girl" was The Hot 100's #1 song on September 11, September 18, and September 25.

October 2

October 9

October 16

October 23

October 30

"Maggie May/Reason To Believe" by Rod Stewart
"Maggie May/Reason To Believe" was The Hot 100's #1 song on October 2, October 9, October 16, October 23, and October 30.

November 6

November 13

"Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves" by Cher
"Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves" was The Hot 100's #1 song on November 6 and November 13.

November 20

November 27

"Theme From Shaft" by Isaac Hayes
"Theme From Shaft" was The Hot 100's #1 song on November 20 and November 27.

December 4

December 11

December 18

"Family Affair" by Sly & The Family Stone
"Family Affair" was The Hot 100's #1 song on December 4, December 11, and December 18.

December 25

"Brand New Key" by Melanie
"Brand New Key" was The Hot 100's #1 song on December 25.
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