The #1 song in the UK on January 27, 1979

Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick By Ian Dury and The Blockheads

Other #1 songs on January 27, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Le Freak
Chic

#1 R&B Song

Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
Parliament

#1 Country Song

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

#1 Dance Track

I Will Survive
Gloria Gaynor

Notable January 27 birthdays in the 1970s

Josh Randall
TV Actor
Born January 27, 1972
Priya Gupta
Film Producer
Born January 27, 1970
Marat Safin
Tennis Player
Born January 27, 1980
Jeremy Hansen
Astronaut
Born January 27, 1976
Cassiane
Gospel Singer
Born January 27, 1973
Chaminda Vaas
Cricket Player
Born January 27, 1974
Patrice Brisebois
Hockey Player
Born January 27, 1971