The #1 song on January 8, 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 8, 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 8 birthdays in the 1970s

Jessica Leccia
TV Actress
Born January 08, 1976

Reiko Chiba
TV Actress
Born January 08, 1975

Marco Fu
Snooker Player
Born January 08, 1978

Jae Chong
Music Producer
Born January 08, 1972

Mike Cameron
Baseball Player
Born January 08, 1973

Torry Castellano
Drummer
Born January 08, 1979