The #1 song in the UK on April 17, 1979

Bright Eyes By Art Garfunkel

Other #1 songs on April 17, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Knock on Wood
Amii Stewart

#1 R&B Song

Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
GQ

#1 Country Song

All I Ever Need Is You
Kenny Rogers and Dottie West

#1 Dance Track

Dancer/ Dance to Dance
Gino Soccio

Notable April 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Phil Jamieson
Rock Singer
Born April 17, 1977
Jennifer Garner
Movie Actress
Born April 17, 1972
Miguel de Miguel
TV Actor
Born April 17, 1975
Curtis Woodhouse
Boxer
Born April 17, 1980
Ross Aloisi
Soccer Player
Born April 17, 1973
Sizzla
Reggae Singer
Born April 17, 1976
Jake Maskall
Soap Opera Actor
Born April 17, 1971
Mikael Akerfeldt
Guitarist
Born April 17, 1974