Which 1978 Anita Ward single topped the Billboard Hot 100 during the disco era?

Anita Ward’s 1978 single “Ring My Bell” topped the Billboard Hot 100 during the disco era.

The song was written and produced by Frederick Knight, who had originally conceived it for a much younger singer. The concept was changed, and Ward recorded the track with its distinctive electronic percussion, bass line, and repeated vocal refrain.

Released in 1979, “Ring My Bell” became a major international hit and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, Hot Soul Singles chart, and disco chart. Its sound combines R&B singing with the crisp, studio-built rhythm associated with late-1970s disco.

The phrase in the title refers to a telephone bell, not a literal doorbell. The song is also sometimes dated to 1978 because its recording and early promotion began then, but its commercial release and chart peak are generally associated with 1979.