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Which debut hit was the number one song of 1979?

Starts at 60 Writers

Sep 01, 2014

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This rock hit was released this week in 1979 and soared to number one where it stayed for 6 weeks. At the end of 1979, it was the year’s number one song on the Billboard Top 100.

Certified gold, this debut has a very recognisable and famous riff and the lyrics are a blatant love letter to a woman who stole the lead singer’s heart.

It’s a 70s hit and is still played today…

Can you guess what it is?

Listen to “My Sharona” by The Knack below:

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