Even the Rolling Stones hit number 1 with a disco record “Miss You” during 1978 for crying out loud! For many music fans, the disco era was a low point in the recording industry and it was amazing that NPR (or anyone else) considered 1978 to be the greatest year in music.
What was 1978 music like?
1978 was a swirling mass of genres; disco, punk, funk, R&B, rock, and New Wave all banging beautifully into each other as the seeds of hip-hop were being sown, ready to take on the world in 1979.
What big events happened in 1978?
Major Events of 1978
- Indira Gandhi Expelled From Parliament.
- Aldo Moro Killed.
- Sandista Guerillas Seize Hostages.
- Smallpox Eradicated.
- First Birth Due to Invitro.
What albums came out 1978?
Here are the 30 Best Albums of 1978:
- Bob Marley and the Wailers: Kaya.
- The Ramones: Road to Ruin.
- The Saints: Eternally Yours.
- Public Image Ltd.: First Issue.
- Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band: Stranger in Town.
- X-Ray Spex: Germfree Adolescents (1978)
- The Clash: Give ‘Em Enough Rope.
- Van Halen: Van Halen.
What were the top 10 rock songs for 1978?
Top 10 Songs of 1978
- ‘Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?’ Rod Stewart.
- ‘Runnin’ With the Devil’ Van Halen.
- ‘Who Are You’ The Who.
- ‘Prove It All Night’ Bruce Springsteen.
- ‘Beast of Burden’ The Rolling Stones.
- ‘Roxanne’ The Police.
- ‘Surrender’ Cheap Trick. From: ‘Heaven Tonight’
- ‘Miss You’ The Rolling Stones. From: ‘Some Girls’
What was the #1 rock and roll song in 1978?
Top 100 Rock & Roll Songs in 1978
| Rank | Song | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stayin’ Alive Bee Gees | ► |
| 2 | Da Ya Think I’m Sexy? Rod Stewart | ► |
| 3 | Disco Infemo The Trammps | ► |
| 4 | You’re the One That I Want Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta | ► |
What was the best selling song in 1978?
1. Bee Gees – “Night Fever”
What was the number one R&B song in 1978?
Serpentine Fire
1978: Serpentine Fire The song stayed at #1 on the Billboard R&B chart for seven weeks in a row.
What was Christmas No 1 in 1978?
MARY’S BOY CHILD –
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| YEAR | TITLE | ARTIST |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | MARY’S BOY CHILD – OH MY LORD | BONEY M |
| 1979 | ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL (PART 2) | PINK FLOYD |
| 1980 | THERE’S NO ONE QUITE LIKE GRANDMA | ST WINIFRED’S SCHOOL CHOIR |
| 1981 | DON’T YOU WANT ME | THE HUMAN LEAGUE |
What were the top 100 Songs of 1978?
Shadow Dancing – Andy Gibb.
What was the number one song in 1978?
Up Town Top Ranking – Althia And Donna
What are the best songs of 1978?
Shadow Dancing – Andy Gibb
