US number one songs in 1971

What songs were number one in 1971? This is the full list of the US number one songs from the year 1971. There were a total of 19 US #1 tracks in the year 1971 starting with My Sweet Lord by George Harrison which went to #1 on 26th December, 1970 and remained at the top spot for 4 weeks.

The US song that was number one for the longest single run in 1971 was Joy to the World by Three Dog Night which went to number one on 17th April, 1971 and stayed at the top slot for 6 weeks.

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Dec 1970
George Harrison - My Sweet Lord

My Sweet Lord

George Harrison

Went to #1 in USA on December 26, 1970 for 4 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 76/100
Jan 1971
Tony Orlando and Dawn - Knock Three Times

Knock Three Times

Tony Orlando and Dawn

Went to #1 in USA on January 23, 1971 for 3 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 56/100
Feb 1971
The Osmonds - One Bad Apple

One Bad Apple

The Osmonds

Went to #1 in USA on February 13, 1971 for 5 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 38/100
Mar 1971
Janis Joplin - Me and Bobby McGee

Me and Bobby McGee

Janis Joplin

Went to #1 in USA on March 20, 1971 for 2 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 73/100
Apr 1971
The Temptations - Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)

Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)

The Temptations

Went to #1 in USA on April 3, 1971 for 2 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 65/100
Apr 1971
Three Dog Night - Joy to the World

Joy to the World

Three Dog Night

Went to #1 in USA on April 17, 1971 for 6 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 68/100
May 1971
The Rolling Stones - Brown Sugar

Brown Sugar

The Rolling Stones

Went to #1 in USA on May 29, 1971 for 2 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 70/100
Jun 1971
Honey Cone - Want Ads

Want Ads

Honey Cone

Went to #1 in USA on June 12, 1971 for 1 week.

Spotify popularity popularity 38/100
Jun 1971
Carole King - It's Too Late

It's Too Late

Carole King

Went to #1 in USA on June 19, 1971 for 5 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 69/100
Jul 1971
Raiders - Indian Reservation

Indian Reservation

Raiders

Went to #1 in USA on July 24, 1971 for 1 week.

Spotify popularity popularity 49/100
Jul 1971
James Taylor - You've Got a Friend

You've Got a Friend

James Taylor

Went to #1 in USA on July 31, 1971 for 1 week.

Spotify popularity popularity 60/100
Aug 1971
The Bee Gees - How Can You Mend a Broken Heart

How Can You Mend a Broken Heart

The Bee Gees

Went to #1 in USA on August 7, 1971 for 4 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 62/100
Sep 1971
Paul McCartney - Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey

Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey

Paul McCartney

Went to #1 in USA on September 4, 1971 for 1 week.

Spotify popularity popularity 55/100
Sep 1971
Donny Osmond - Go Away Little Girl

Go Away Little Girl

Donny Osmond

Went to #1 in USA on September 11, 1971 for 3 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 41/100
Oct 1971
Rod Stewart - Maggie May

Maggie May

Rod Stewart

Went to #1 in USA on October 2, 1971 for 5 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 75/100
Nov 1971
Cher - Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves

Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves

Cher

Went to #1 in USA on November 6, 1971 for 2 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 42/100
Nov 1971
Issac Hayes - Theme From Shaft

Theme From Shaft

Issac Hayes

Went to #1 in USA on November 20, 1971 for 2 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 54/100
Dec 1971
Sly and The Family Stone - Family Affair

Family Affair

Sly and The Family Stone

Went to #1 in USA on December 4, 1971 for 3 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 59/100
Dec 1971
Melanie - Brand New Key

Brand New Key

Melanie

Went to #1 in USA on December 25, 1971 for 3 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 52/100

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