"Oh My My"
Jan 9 Ringo Starr releases single "Oh My My" in the UK
Pacific Overtures
Jan 11 Stephen Sondheim's musical "Pacific Overtures" opens at Winter Garden Theater, NYC; runs for 193 performances, wins 2 Tony and 2 Drama Desk Awards
"I Write the Songs"
Jan 17 "I Write the Songs" cover by Barry Manilow hits #1
"X Offender"
Jan 17 Blondie release their debut single "X Offender" written by Debbie Harry and Gary Valentine
Station to Station
Jan 23 RCA releases "Station to Station", David Bowie's 10th studio album, recorded in Los Angeles; it peaks in the U.S. charts at No.3, and No. 5 in the U.K.
- Jan 31 "Love Rollercoaster" by Ohio Players hits #1
3rd American Music Awards
Jan 31 3rd American Music Awards: Olivia Newton-John & John Denver win