The #1 R&B song on December 17, 1979

Do You Love What You Feel By Rufus and Chaka

Other #1 songs on December 17, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Escape (The Piña Colada Song)
Rupert Holmes

UK #1 Song

Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)
Pink Floyd

#1 Country Song

Happy Birthday Darlin'
Conway Twitty

#1 Dance Track

Deputy of Love
Don Armando's Second Avenue Rhumba Band

Notable December 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Kevin Donovan
Soccer Player
Born December 17, 1971

Paula Radcliffe
Runner
Born December 17, 1973

Tiki Taane
DJ
Born December 17, 1976

Gavin O'Connor
TV Actor
Born December 17, 1972

Maria Brink
Metal Singer
Born December 17, 1977

Sarah Paulson
TV Actress
Born December 17, 1974

Ryan Hunter-Reay
Race Car Driver
Born December 17, 1980