The #1 dance song on January 8, 1979

Contact By Edwin Starr

Other #1 songs on January 8, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Too Much Heaven
Bee Gees

UK #1 Song

Y.M.C.A.
Village People

#1 R&B Song

September
Earth, Wind & Fire

#1 Country Song

Lady Lay Down
John Conlee

Notable January 8 birthdays in the 1970s

Amber Benson

Born January 08, 1977

Jenny Lewis

Born January 08, 1976

Mike Cameron

Born January 08, 1973

Jason Giambi

Born January 08, 1971