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 ...

1979 AM Radio Gold Tearjerker 'Sad Eyes' Named One of Yacht Rock’s Greatest Songs Ever

Long before yacht rock became a cultural phenomenon, this tearjerking 1979 AM radio ballad was already leaving listeners ...
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4 No. 1 Hits From 1979 That Defined the Year (And the Decade)

Each year of the 1970s debuted incredible artists and bands, and also yielded countless hits that are still loved today. A handful of still-loved hits came out in the year 1979. And despite closing ...
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5 hit songs that prove 1979 was the decade's best year for new wave music

Some of new wave's best hits, including Blondie's "Heart of Glass," the Police's "Message in a Bottle," and Gary Numan's "Cars" came out of 1979.
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1979 Hit Ranked Among ‘Greatest Songs of All Time’ Became a Timeless Anthem

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Blondie’s song “Heart of Glass” has maintained its iconic status for decades, earning a spot among the “Greatest Songs of All Time ...
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1979 Hit Ranked Among Best ‘Classic Rock Songs’ of All Time Became a Timeless Classic

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Comfortably Numb,” the 1979 hit by Pink Floyd, more than four decades ago, has been ranked among the greatest classic rock songs ...
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3 Country Songs From 1979 That Deserved To Hit No. 1

The year 1979 marked the transition into the 1980s’ brand of country music, and the two decades would boast very different sounds. The country songs that were released between those two decades, ...