What a cool thread!
i never wondered before what song was top when i was born. I'm glad i know now!
Billboard Hot 100 Charts #1 song (July 19 - August 1, 1980) -
It's Still Rock and Roll to Me by Billy Joel
Billboard Hot 100 Charts #1 song (August 2 - 23, 1980) - Magic by Olivia Newton-John
UK Charts #1 song (July 20 - August 8, 1980) - Use It Up and Wear It Out by Odyssey
UK Charts #1 song (August 9 - 22, 1980) - The Winner Takes It All by Abba
[video=youtube;92cwKCU8Z5c]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92cwKCU8Z5c[/video]
This isn't the song that topped when i was born (at least not 'til more than a week after). But i've always wondered why this song stuck to me at a very young age. Now i know why. Must've been hearing this playing while i was a babe, and my folks were probably swinging me around with this tune