The #1 dance song on January 17, 1980

Vertigo/ Relight My Fire/ Free Ride By Dan Hartman

Other #1 songs on January 17, 1980

#1 Hit Song

Rock with You
Michael Jackson

UK #1 Song

Brass in Pocket
Pretenders

#1 R&B Song

Rock with You
Michael Jackson

#1 Country Song

Coward of the County
Kenny Rogers

Notable January 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Taylor Jordan

Born January 17, 1989
Earl Clark

Born January 17, 1988
Cody Decker

Born January 17, 1987
Dexter Lumis

Born January 17, 1984
Dwyane Wade

Born January 17, 1982
Ray J

Born January 17, 1981