The #1 dance song on January 17, 1979

Fly Away (all cuts) By Voyage

Other #1 songs on January 17, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Le Freak
Chic

UK #1 Song

Y.M.C.A.
Village People

#1 R&B Song

Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
Parliament

#1 Country Song

Baby I'm Burnin'
Dolly Parton

Notable January 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Freddy Rodriguez

Born January 17, 1975
Derrick Mason

Born January 17, 1974
Aaron Ward

Born January 17, 1973
Lil Jon

Born January 17, 1971
Jeremy Roenick

Born January 17, 1970