The #1 country song on January 27, 1979

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

Other #1 songs on January 27, 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 27 birthdays in the 1970s

Clint Ford

Born January 27, 1976
Josh Randall

Born January 27, 1972
Patrice Brisebois

Born January 27, 1971