The #1 song in the UK on January 8, 1977

When a Child Is Born (Soleado) By Johnny Mathis

Other #1 songs on January 8, 1977

#1 Hit Song

You Don't Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show)
Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr.

#1 R&B Song

Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)
The O'Jays

#1 Country Song

Broken Down in Tiny Pieces
Billy "Crash" Craddock

#1 Dance Track

Don't Leave Me This Way
Thelma Houston

Notable January 8 birthdays in the 1970s

Windell Middlebrooks

Born January 08, 1979
Jenny Lewis

Born January 08, 1976
Mike Cameron

Born January 08, 1973
Jason Giambi

Born January 08, 1971