The #1 song in the UK on January 22, 1979

Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick By Ian Dury and The Blockheads

Other #1 songs on January 22, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Le Freak
Chic

#1 R&B Song

Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
Parliament

#1 Country Song

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

#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