This post: #20-11. Concludes next weekend.
Caffé Latte´presents
THE
TOP 200 SINGLES OF
1979
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20
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ATOMIC
Blondie
New wave met disco on this groundbreaking single
from Blondie. The Mike Chapman-produced song was written by group members Debbie
Harry and Jimmy Destri.
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19
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ON THE RADIO
Donna Summer
Just as Donna Summer began shaking off disco, she unleashed
a dance classic penned by her and Giorgio Moroder. The latter produced the
track.
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18
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IN THE NAVY
Village People
The Village People enjoyed another international
anthem much in the same vein as predecessor “Y.M.C.A.”.
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17
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MY SHARONA
The Knack
Another pop gem produced by Mike Chapman, “My
Sharona” was the debut single that announced the arrival of American band The
Knack.
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DON’T STOP ‘TIL YOU GET ENOUGH
Michael Jackson
1979 saw Michael Jackson re-invent himself and
embrace music videos in a way that few other acts could match. The single,
penned by Jackson and produced by Quincy Jones, was a global smash.
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15
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THE MAIN EVENT / FIGHT
Barbra Streisand
The title song from a film starring Barbra Streisand
and Ryan O’Neal. A rare disco outing for the revered vocalist.
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14
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THE ROSE
Bette Midler
Bette Midler was nominated for an Academy Award for
her acting performance in the motion picture ‘The Rose’. Her character was
loosely based on Janis Joplin.
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13
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BOOGIE WONDERLAND
Earth, Wind & Fire with The Emotions
A disco collaboration featuring 2 R&B groups.
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12
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AS GOOD AS NEW
Abba
The opening track on ABBA’s ‘Voulez-Vous’ album.
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ROCK WITH YOU
Michael Jackson
Written by Rod Temperton, this love song became the
second US #1 single from Jackson’s ‘Off The Wall’ LP.
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