1979 in music
See also: 1978 in music, other events of 1979, 1980 in music and the list of 'years in music'.
Albums Released
- Self-Titled by The B-52s
- London Calling - The Clash
- Tusk - Fleetwood Mac
- Seven Worlds - Eric Johnson
- Evolution - Journey
- Unleashed In The East - Judas Priest
- The Wall - Pink Floyd
- Regatta de Blanc - The Police
- Rapper's Delight - The Sugar Hill Gang
Top Hits
- "Big Shot" - Billy Joel
- "Hot Stuff" - Donna Summer
- "Tusk" - Fleetwood Mac
- "Roxanne" - The Police
- "Old Time Rock And Roll" - Bob Seger
- "What A Fool Believes" - The Doobie Brohters
- "My Sharona" - The Knack
- "I Will Survive" -Gloria Gaynor
- "Hell Bent For Leather" - Judas Priest
- "Heartache Tonight" - The Eagles
- "Heart Of Glass" - Blondie
- "Cruel To Be Kind" - Nick Lowe
- "Goodbye Stranger" - Supertramp
- "Babe" - Styx
- "Wondering Where The Lions Are" - Bruce Cockburn
Events
- February 11 - 43 million viewers watch "Elvis!" on ABC