The #1 dance song on January 27, 1979

I Will Survive By Gloria Gaynor

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 Country Song

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

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