08 February 1979

Thursday

1979-02-08

Events

 * British music magazine Smash Hits is issued for the first time as a fortnightly publication. It is the fifth issue of the magazine and was selling for 25p. (see below)

Top of the Pops
hosted by Kid Jensen
 * 1) (17) Dan Hartman – This Is It (charts)
 * 2) (58) Mick Jackson – Weekend
 * 3) (29) Rod Stewart – Ain’t Love A Bitch (video)
 * 4) (2) Abba – Chiquitita (Legs & Co)
 * 5) (45) Elvis Costello & The Attractions – Oliver’s Army
 * 6) (5) The Shadows – Don’t Cry For Me Argentina
 * 7) (13) Dr. Feelgood – Milk And Alcohol
 * 8) (7) Leif Garrett – I Was Made For Dancin’ (Video)
 * 9) (50) Darts – Get It
 * 10) (20) Judas Priest – Take On The World ®
 * 11) (39) The Jacksons – Destiny
 * 12) (1) Blondie – Heart Of Glass (video)
 * 13) (21) Gene Chandler – Get Down (over credits)