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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 ...
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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 ...

Can you guess the 1979 song from just one lyric?

Guess the 1979 song from just one lyric The year 1979 marked a turning point in pop music, standing at the intersection of ...
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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 ...

1979 hit ranked among 'best rock songs of all time' almost sounded completely different

Roger Waters and David Gilmour had two different visions for 'Comfortably Numb'.
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1979 | Ring My Bell by Anita Ward

I happily admit I love disco. Not all of it. A few rock acts like the Rolling Stones, the Grateful Dead, and Rod Stewart failed when they tried to do it. I never cared for Abba’s version; most ...