From American Songwriter · Gayle Thompson · · 40s
3 Top 40 Hits From 1979 That Every 70s Kid Still Knows
Three 1979 hits remain iconic for 70s generations.
In brief
Three 1979 hits remain iconic for 70s generations. Billy Joel's 'Big Shot', Melissa Manchester's 'Through The Eyes Of Love', and Little River Band's 'Lonesome Loser' are 1979 Top 40 hits still widely recognized today. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Billy Joel's 'Big Shot'
Billy Joel's 'Big Shot' is a 1979 Top 40 hit about living the high life with a hefty price tag.
“You had to have the last word, last night / You know what everything’s about / You had to have a white hot spotlight / You had to be a big shot last night”
Melissa Manchester's 'Through The Eyes Of Love'
Melissa Manchester's 'Through The Eyes Of Love' was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song.
“And now I do believe / That even in the storm we’ll find some light / Knowing you’re beside me / I’m all right”
Little River Band's 'Lonesome Loser'
Little River Band's 'Lonesome Loser' is a 1979 Top 40 hit with a chorus about the lonesome loser.
“Have you heard about the lonesome loser / Beaten by the queen of hearts every time / Have you heard about the lonesome loser / He’s a loser, but he still keeps on tryin'”
Here's the gist
Billy Joel's 'Big Shot', Melissa Manchester's 'Through The Eyes Of Love', and Little River Band's 'Lonesome Loser' are 1979 Top 40 hits still widely recognized today.
