Pop Album Chart : ‘Bodyguard’ Holds Onto Top Spot

The hottest new group around is Shai, a Boyz II Men-like R&B; harmony unit that surfaced last fall with the smash single “If I Ever Fall in Love.” That’s also the title of their debut album, which shot up to No. 8 in its second week on the chart. Reba McEntire has developed a strong pop following--rivaling Wynonna Judd’s--among female country artists. McEntire’s new one, “It’s Your Call,” which came out last month, moved up three notches to No. 9. Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” is still the top pop single.

Rank Rank 2 Weeks Last Weeks on the Week Ago Chart 1. “The Bodyguard,” soundtrack 1 1 7 2. “The Chase,” Garth Brooks 5 4 15 3. “Timeless,” Michael Bolton 4 3 14 4. “Unplugged,” Eric Clapton 2 2 19 5. “Some Gave All,” Billy Ray Cyrus 7 6 33 6. “Breathless,” Kenny G 3 5 7 7. “Ten,” Pearl Jam 6 5 55 8. “If I Ever Fall in Love,” Shai 17 ... 2 9. “It’s Your Call,” Reba McEntire 12 14 3 10. “Hard or Smooth,” Wreckx-n-Effect 10 18 6 * “The Chronic,” Dr. Dre 34 27 3

* Rapper Dr. Dre’s “The Chronic” seemed to be suffering from the chronic problem of rap albums, jumping off to a fast start and then doing a fast fade. “Chronic” slipped to No. 34 from No. 16.

Source: Billboard/Soundscan