The #1 country song on January 26, 1979

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

Other #1 songs on January 26, 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 26 birthdays in the 1970s

Corina Morariu

Born January 26, 1978

Vince Carter

Born January 26, 1977

Jennifer Crystal Foley

Born January 26, 1973

Nate Mooney

Born January 26, 1972

Kirk Franklin

Born January 26, 1970