The Billboard Book of Number One Rhythm & Blues HitsThis fact-filled volume traces the history of soul and R&B music, focusing on the songs that topped Billboard's Top R&B Singles chart over the past 30 years. Arranged chronologically, the book covers trivia, anecdotes, and stories behind the songs and biographical data on artists and songwriters. 200 photos. |
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My Girl The Temptations 2 Shotgun Jr Walker the All Stars | 2 |
Got to Get You off My Mind Solomon Burke | 3 |
Were Gonna Make It Little Milton | 4 |
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