The #1 song on January 2, 1977

You Don't Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show) By Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr.

Other #1 songs on January 2, 1977

UK #1 Song

When a Child Is Born (Soleado)
Johnny Mathis

#1 R&B Song

Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)
The O'Jays

#1 Country Song

Broken Down in Tiny Pieces
Billy "Crash" Craddock

#1 Dance Track

Don't Leave Me This Way
Thelma Houston

Notable January 2 birthdays in the 1970s

Renee Elise Goldsberry
TV Actress
Born January 02, 1971
Mac Danzig
MMA Fighter
Born January 02, 1980
Rita Guedes
TV Actress
Born January 02, 1972
Oksana Omelienchik
Gymnast
Born January 02, 1970
Maisha Oliver
Stylist
Born January 02, 1973
Amy Mainzer
Astrophysicist
Born January 02, 1974
Robert Westerholt
Guitarist
Born January 02, 1975
Masha Dowell
TV Actress
Born January 02, 1978