31 Best Songs From 1977

“(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher” by Rita Coolidge

Song Year: 1977

Initially recorded by Jackie Wilson a decade prior, Rita Coolidge’s cover of this classic love song perfectly embodies the feeling a person has when finding new love in their life and moving on from a previous relationship that brought them down. It ranked second on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart and sold over a million copies.

“Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” by Crystal Gayle

Song Year: 1977

The main theme presented in this Crystal Gayle song centers around a failed relationship, contrasting her sadness with her brown eyes, describing them as a thematic blue. It’s the type of sad country song ideal for listening to on a gloomy weekend. This single topped Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart for a week and ranked second on the Hot 100 Chart.

“Undercover Angel” by Alan O’Day

Song Year: 1977

Alan O’Day’s “Undercover Angel” takes the point of view of a man telling a woman about his sex dream of an angelic figure, hoping to feel that sensation with her. It has an uplifting tempo and a playful tone in the later part of the song. This song might resonate with music lovers seeking pleasure in their lives. It topped Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart and RPM’s Hot Singles Chart.

“Way Down” by Elvis Presley

Song Year: 1977

“Way Down” was Elvis Presley’s last rock single released before his death. The lyrics represent the passion we experience with someone we truly love. It incorporates the classic rock sound, which blends well with Presley’s vocals. It topped Billboard’s Hot Country Singles Chart and ranked 14th on the Hot 100 Chart.

“I Just Want to Be Your Everything” by Andy Gibb

Song Year: 1977

Andy Gibb’s disco hit “I Just Want to Be Your Everything” takes the perspective of a man in love with a woman, eager to do anything to be by her side. Songs embracing feelings of devotion resonate universally with many music lovers. This upbeat song spent four weeks on the top spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart.

“Heroes” by David Bowie

Song Year: 1977

The main takeaway of David Bowie’s “Heroes” centers around an impossible love. Although the narrator wishes to be with the woman he desires, several circumstances in life keep them apart, but the narrator grasps the hope of the two of them getting together.

Initially ranking 24th on the UK Singles Chart, the song has grown in popularity over the decades, especially after Bowie’s passing.

“How Deep Is Your Love” by Bee Gees

Song Year: 1977

From its warm, soft rock sound to its excellent blending of vocals, “How Deep Is Your Love” is one classic song you shouldn’t skip out on if you’re on a nostalgic kick. Its pleasant sound makes it the perfect song embodying love and the desire to ensure a lover’s trustworthy bond.

The song topped several weekly charts and was featured on the soundtrack for the 1977 film Saturday Night Fever.

“You and Me” by Alice Cooper

Song Year: 1977

Alice Cooper’s “You and Me” is a slow and intimate ballad about a working man being with the woman he loves, regardless of his lack of wealth and status. He claims being with her is worth more than anything in the world. This song ranked in the ninth spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart.

“I’ve Got Love on My Mind” by Natalie Cole

Song Year: 1977

This Natalie Cole song has a mellow yet uplifting vibe that lifts any soul and R&B fan’s mood. Her smooth voice embodies the recurring theme of having endless love for someone expressed in the song’s lyrics. This song topped the Hot Soul Singles Chart for several weeks and sold over a million copies.

“Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffett

Song Year: 1977

If you’re looking for good music from 1977 to liven up a lazy summer afternoon, Jimmy Buffett’s “Margaritaville” is the perfect song for any occasion. It has a tropical and country-inspired sound, emphasized by the lyrical imagery of a tropical resort and spending time at a bar.

It peaked on several spots of many weekly charts, from Billboard’s Hot 100 to the Hot Country Singles Chart.

Top Songs From 1977, Final Thoughts

As you can see, there’s plenty of top songs from 1977 worth listening to during your free time while driving around town, planning a party, or working around the house. No matter what genre you prefer, you’re bound to find a few new favorite songs to add to your playlist, regardless of their placement on the music charts.