On December 17, 1978, the global music charts were dominated by a mix of massive disco hits, holiday classics, and powerful ballads.

The top global and regional hits during this week included:

• “Mary’s Boy Child / Oh My Lord” by Boney M: This festive track was the number one single in the UK.

https://youtu.be/X6NewtnVN2Y?is=k3AFzYHEfZszM_z2

• “Too Much Heaven” by the Bee Gees: A massive global smash climbing the charts.

https://youtu.be/i6iBAuwBODA?is=2fFjkunBJDe8VLF5

• “Le Freak” by Chic: Sweeping across US charts, this defining disco anthem was rapidly climbing to the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100.

https://youtu.be/aXgSHL7efKg?is=1q_gM0WHjTjfCfMX

• “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers” by Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond: A massively popular romantic duet.

https://youtu.be/Z3yu2c-0_w4?is=EO3Ag4kJmNuOx56L

• “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People: Quickly becoming a global phenomenon. 

https://youtu.be/CS9OO0S5w2k?is=iH1iu_1Xcrg-Wbm3