The #1 country song on January 22, 1979

Why Have You Left the One You Left Me For By Crystal Gayle

Other #1 songs on January 22, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Le Freak
Chic

UK #1 Song

Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick
Ian Dury and The Blockheads

#1 R&B Song

Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
Parliament

#1 Dance Track

I Will Survive
Gloria Gaynor

Notable January 22 birthdays in the 1970s

Robert Esche

Born January 22, 1978

Balthazar Getty

Born January 22, 1975

Gabriel Macht

Born January 22, 1972

Katie Finneran

Born January 22, 1971