The #1 dance song on December 31, 1979

Deputy of Love By Don Armando's Second Avenue Rhumba Band

Other #1 songs on December 31, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Escape (The Piña Colada Song)
Rupert Holmes

UK #1 Song

Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)
Pink Floyd

#1 R&B Song

Do You Love What You Feel
Rufus and Chaka

#1 Country Song

Happy Birthday Darlin'
Conway Twitty

Notable December 31 birthdays in the 1970s

Ryan Sakoda

Born December 31, 1974

Shandon Anderson

Born December 31, 1973

Brent Barry

Born December 31, 1971

Bryon Russell

Born December 31, 1970