
1979
Relive some of the stories in the headlines during 1979 through archive footage and chart hits. A referendum on whether or not to have a Scottish Assembly.
Sealladh air na sgeulachdan a bh' anns na naidheachdan ann an 1979 cuide ri taghadh de cheòl na bliadhna. Am measg na thachair: cothrom aig Albannaich bhòtadh ann an referendum airson cumhachd a thilleadh a dh'Alba, muinntir na h-Eileanan Siar iomagaineach mu leudachadh a bh' air fàire aig port-adhair Steòrnabhaigh agus Prìomhaire ùr ann am Breatainn. Am measg nan taghaidhean ciùil tha Tragedy le The Bee Gees, London Calling le The Clash agus Message In A Bottle le The Police.
Experience some of the stories hitting the headlines in 1979 through archive footage and the year's chart hits: a referendum on whether or not to have a Scottish Assembly, concerns in the Western Isles over the proposed expansion of Stornoway Airport and a new Prime Minister for the UK. The year's chart hits include Tragedy by The Bee Gees, London Calling by The Clash and Message In A Bottle by The Police.
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The Knack
My Sharona
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The Clash
London Calling
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The Buggles
Video Killed The Radio Star
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Elvis Costello & The Attractions
(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding
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The Jam
Eton Rifles
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The Pretenders
Brass In Pocket
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Blondie
Heart of Glass
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Pink Floyd
Comfortably Numb
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Giorgio
Chase
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Squeeze
Cool For Cats
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Meat Loaf
Bat Out Of Hell
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Village People
YMCA
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Ian Dury & the Blockheads
Reasons To Be Cheerful
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Annie Cheape |

