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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Harry Styles debuts "Aperture" at No. 1 on the Hot Dance/Pop Songs ...

Disco songs were still holding on pretty strong in 1979. Established acts like the Bee Gees and Donna Summer found their way to the top of the pop charts. And surprising artists like Amii Stewart and ...

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