Billboard #1 Soul Songs Of 1979 Rankdown (COMPLETE)

[Ivy Leegue™]

Good times here. Thanks, Sistagurl! MJ's best song deserved. Also, September is not even CLOSE to EWF's best song. Bye!

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Oct 28, 2021 12:35:12 GMT -5 Private Dancer said:

Out of all the #1's of that year Cheryl and Donna stand out...

Yeah, I definitely agreed that Cheryl should have been #1. As much as I love "Don't Stop Til You Get Enough", that song has been overplayed to death.

I'm glad that September made it into the top two. Absolutely one of their best hits.

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Oct 28, 2021 12:05:34 GMT -5 Private Dancer said:

And let's be honest...Don't Stop Till You Get Enough is good...but does not deserve #1 or #2...

This.

[ilikemilk]

I followed along but great rankdown. A lot of great songs.

I am always going to love Don't Stop Til You Get Enough because of this!

You can tag me on the 1990 series I might do them.

[Soulsista]

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I'll leave you with two final extras. First, one of the biggest hits by this British superstar. Topping the Hot 100 for 4 weeks, it also hit #1 on the disco chart and peaked at #5 on the soul chart. In addition, it topped the charts in Australia, Canada, Portugal, Spain and the UK, and hit the Top 10 in 10 other countries.

Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? - Rod Stewart

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Next, the biggest hit and signature song for this group formed in NYC. Written about a youth organization that at the time was housing young and homeless people, it was an international smash, topping the charts in 14 countries. Stateside, it peaked at #2 on the disco and Hot 100 charts and #32 soul. The song also sparked a dance that is still performed to this day.

Y.M.C.A. - The Village People


The real YMCA threatened to sue over trademark infringement. The conflict was later settled out of court, and the Y would later express pride about the song.

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[back2blk]

THANKS FOR HOSTING!! U da best!!

1 perfect ranking tho? I suck at these.

[Jay D83]

6 perfect rankings and the top spot? Hell to da yes!

[newpower]

Thanks for hosting Soulsista . What's next?

[Juanca]

20 Still (19): yeah, I’ve never gotten into this one. Not bad, just forgettable to me

19 Aquaboogie (20): I’m sorry but wtf was this? The most bizarre # 1 in this list and my clearest bottom of the barrel. Never heard it before this RD and won’t hear it again

18 I Got My Mind Made Up (17): Another first listen. Nice groove especially in the chorus but the overall melody is kinda weak.

17 I Wanna Be With You (18): Another discovery. This is miles better than my # 19 but the melody was a bit forgettable to me, even if the instrumental was cool.

16 Disco Nights (8): Awwww. I do remember this tune but I hadn’t heard it in a long time. It’s got a strong melody, solid vocals, good instrumental. What’s not to like? Btw, Kon Kan’s I Beg Your Pardon (a song I really liked in ‘89) sampled this in its bridge.

15 Reunited (14): This was a hit back home, with some recurrent airplay in retro radios. I like its smoothness and sexiness overall and vocals, but I liked other songs much more.

14 Bustin’ Loose (16): Another discovery. It’s got a cool instrumental but I wasn’t too fond of the melody.

13 Do You Love What You Feel (12): I discovered this song thanks to Pulse just a few years ago. I like it quite a bit. It sounds very Earth Wind & Fire. It was just a matter of liking other songs a bit more.

12 Ladies Night (2): ohhhh nooo!! This is one of my favorite Kool songs. A big hit back home, and a song I still like listening once in a while. I love the multiple hooks, and how it changes the mood from groovy to party in the second chorus. I also think it does a great job transitioning from disco to 80s dance pop.

11 Knee Deep (13): A very interesting and cool discovery. I like the more modern, adventurous sound, free flow, and some cool background vocals. This song started another layer of songs in this RD, as I liked it much more than my 14

10 Ain’t No Stopping Us Now (11): Nice discovery! Love the chorus especially -instrumental, melody, vocals. Very much capturing the smooth, elegant but energetic vibe of this type of disco music.

9 He's The Greatest Dancer (7): This one before WAF? Nope, nope. This is much better in my ears. The riff is of course gold, the chorus instrumental (strings!) and vibe as well as overall melody are strong.

8 We Are Family (10): Yes, it’s a classic, and it’s good, but I think the verses are a bit weaker than Dancer, plus that piano hasn’t aged as well as the Dancer instrumental.

7 Ring My Bell (3): I’ve loved this song since I was a kiddo. A big hit back home (Toca Mi Campana) with good recurrent airplay. The production is top notch and captures the essence of disco. The melody is super catchy including the funny ding dong ding Aaaaahhhh. Still love it, and wished it had performed at least better than a song by a certain beloved artist. Btw, this may be one of the most randomly covered songs, from the New Jack Swing version by DJ Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince, the 90s alt version by Tori Amos, the 90s techno version by Black Nero (that received airplay in Peru), and even a Spanish rock version by Danza Invisible).

6 Bad Girls (1): oh noooo!!!!! “Chicas malas” is one of those songs I have the earliest memories of dancing as a kid -I have the 45 RPM. The “chu chu pi pi” was a favorite part as a kid Years later I understood what it really meant and I liked it even more. With Hot Stuff these are definitely my favorite Donna songs and amongst my favorite dance songs ever. I love her vocals that give the song an edge, and the party but dynamic instrumental, including the almost Latin flavored last minute. One of the biggest songs of the decade in Peru with great recurrent airplay, and one of my favorites as well that I still use.

5 Got to be Real (9): Another strong song, although not as popular back home as the other 4 below. Pretty good but it didn’t have room in my top 7 due to how much more I liked the other songs.

4 I Wanna Be Your Lover (15): I’m not that familiar with this song, but I wasn’t overly impressed with it either. I mean, he has created amazing, unique songs, but this isn’t one of them to me. The sound is much more modern pop for 1979, and it’s overall catchy, but to me it’s just not on the level of the rest of songs I ranked higher.

3 Good Times (6): My 7-3 were all very close. All great tunes. I love the main melody and instrumental of GT, although I like Le Freak a bit more. Another song that brings back good childhood memories. I also appreciate how influential this has been in dance/pop music for many years.

2 September (4): Another big hit in ‘79 with good recurrent airplay in Peru. EWF had a few great songs and this one was amongst the best. Great melody (in all its parts), hook, instrumental, and vocals.

1 Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough (5): A solid classic that was a huge hit back home. Also have the 45 RPM. I still love it, but I loved it a bit more in the 1900s.

Thanks Soulsista for another great rankdown!!!

[Private Dancer]

Oct 31, 2021 21:53:41 GMT -5 Juanca said:

20 Still (19): yeah, I’ve never gotten into this one. Not bad, just forgettable to me

19 Aquaboogie (20): I’m sorry but wtf was this? The most bizarre # 1 in this list and my clearest bottom of the barrel. Never heard it before this RD and won’t hear it again

18 I Got My Mind Made Up (17): Another first listen. Nice groove especially in the chorus but the overall melody is kinda weak.

17 I Wanna Be With You (18): Another discovery. This is miles better than my # 19 but the melody was a bit forgettable to me, even if the instrumental was cool.

16 Disco Nights (8): Awwww. I do remember this tune but I hadn’t heard it in a long time. It’s got a strong melody, solid vocals, good instrumental. What’s not to like? Btw, Kon Kan’s I Beg Your Pardon (a song I really liked in ‘89) sampled this in its bridge.

15 Reunited (14): This was a hit back home, with some recurrent airplay in retro radios. I like its smoothness and sexiness overall and vocals, but I liked other songs much more.

14 Bustin’ Loose (16): Another discovery. It’s got a cool instrumental but I wasn’t too fond of the melody.

13 Do You Love What You Feel (12): I discovered this song thanks to Pulse just a few years ago. I like it quite a bit. It sounds very Earth Wind & Fire. It was just a matter of liking other songs a bit more.

12 Ladies Night (2): ohhhh nooo!! This is one of my favorite Kool songs. A big hit back home, and a song I still like listening once in a while. I love the multiple hooks, and how it changes the mood from groovy to party in the second chorus. I also think it does a great job transitioning from disco to 80s dance pop.

11 Knee Deep (13): A very interesting and cool discovery. I like the more modern, adventurous sound, free flow, and some cool background vocals. This song started another layer of songs in this RD, as I liked it much more than my 14

10 Ain’t No Stopping Us Now (11): Nice discovery! Love the chorus especially -instrumental, melody, vocals. Very much capturing the smooth, elegant but energetic vibe of this type of disco music.

9 He's The Greatest Dancer (7): This one before WAF? Nope, nope. This is much better in my ears. The riff is of course gold, the chorus instrumental (strings!) and vibe as well as overall melody are strong.

8 We Are Family (10): Yes, it’s a classic, and it’s good, but I think the verses are a bit weaker than Dancer, plus that piano hasn’t aged as well as the Dancer instrumental.

7 Ring My Bell (3): I’ve loved this song since I was a kiddo. A big hit back home (Toca Mi Campana) with good recurrent airplay. The production is top notch and captures the essence of disco. The melody is super catchy including the funny ding dong ding Aaaaahhhh. Still love it, and wished it had performed at least better than a song by a certain beloved artist. Btw, this may be one of the most randomly covered songs, from the New Jack Swing version by DJ Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince, the 90s alt version by Tori Amos, the 90s techno version by Black Nero (that received airplay in Peru), and even a Spanish rock version by Danza Invisible).

6 Bad Girls (1): oh noooo!!!!! “Chicas malas” is one of those songs I have the earliest memories of dancing as a kid -I have the 45 RPM. The “chu chu pi pi” was a favorite part as a kid Years later I understood what it really meant and I liked it even more. With Hot Stuff these are definitely my favorite Donna songs and amongst my favorite dance songs ever. I love her vocals that give the song an edge, and the party but dynamic instrumental, including the almost Latin flavored last minute. One of the biggest songs of the decade in Peru with great recurrent airplay, and one of my favorites as well that I still use.

5 Got to be Real (9): Another strong song, although not as popular back home as the other 4 below. Pretty good but it didn’t have room in my top 7 due to how much more I liked the other songs.

4 I Wanna Be Your Lover (15): I’m not that familiar with this song, but I wasn’t overly impressed with it either. I mean, he has created amazing, unique songs, but this isn’t one of them to me. The sound is much more modern pop for 1979, and it’s overall catchy, but to me it’s just not on the level of the rest of songs I ranked higher.

3 Good Times (6): My 7-3 were all very close. All great tunes. I love the main melody and instrumental of GT, although I like Le Freak a bit more. Another song that brings back good childhood memories. I also appreciate how influential this has been in dance/pop music for many years.

2 September (4): Another big hit in ‘79 with good recurrent airplay in Peru. EWF had a few great songs and this one was amongst the best. Great melody (in all its parts), hook, instrumental, and vocals.

1 Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough (5): A solid classic that was a huge hit back home. Also have the 45 RPM. I still love it, but I loved it a bit more in the 1900s.

Thanks Soulsista for another great rankdown!!!

I love your commentary on the songs. Im glad to see someone else like He's The Greatest Dancer over WAF...and the Bad Girls Song it's "toot toot beep beep" I think I know what it means, but can you tell me...