American Songwriter

3 Rock Songs From 1979 That Deserved To Hit No. 1

The year 1979 marked the end of an incredible decade for rock music, and a ton of amazing songs in the genre charted well before 1980 rolled around. And yet, some of those high-charting songs, despite ...
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1979 Classic Named No. 1 Hit Song Became an Unconditional Timeless Anthem

Rod Stewart’s 1979 global smash hit “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” continues to stand tall as one of the most recognizable songs in pop music history, earning lasting recognition as a timeless anthem that ...
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1979 Hit Ranked Among ‘Greatest Songs of All Time’ Became a Timeless Anthem

Blondie’s song “Heart of Glass” has maintained its iconic status for decades, earning a spot among the “Greatest Songs of All Time.” Released in 1979, the song’s unique mix of punk rock and disco ...
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1979 hit song became one of pop culture’s most recognizable rock anthems decades later

One of Bob Seger's iconic 1979 hits became a rock anthem that regained popularity thanks to a Tom Cruise film, 'Risky ...
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Robert John, who topped charts in 1979 with ‘Sad Eyes,’ dead at 79

Singer-songwriter Robert John, who topped the Billboard charts in 1979 with the moody ballad, “Sad Eyes,” died Feb 24. He was 79. The crooner’s son, Michael Pedrick, confirmed his father’s death to ...