Status Quo - Rockin' All Over The World

"Rockin' All Over the World" is a rock song written by John Fogerty, formerly of Creedence Clearwater Revival. It made its debut on Fogerty's second solo album in 1975. British rock band Status Quo recorded their own, heavier arrangement of Fogerty's song which peaked at #3 in the UK Singles Chart and also charted in several other countries for their 1977 tenth studio album Rockin' All Over the World. 

 

 Artist: Status Quo   

A-Side: Rockin' All Over The World 

B-Side: Ring Of A Change

Year Released: 1977

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Hard Rock, Pop Rock, Classic Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Vertigo 

Label/Catalog #: 6173 580

Peter Gabriel - Solsbury Hill

"Solsbury Hill" is the debut solo single by the English rock musician Peter Gabriel. He wrote the song about a spiritual experience atop Solsbury Hill in Somerset, England, after his departure from the progressive rock band Genesis, of which he had been the lead vocalist since its inception. Gabriel has said of the song's meaning, "It's about being prepared to lose what you have for what you might get ... It's about letting go."

 

Artist: Peter Gabriel

A-Side: Solsbury Hill

B-Side: Moribund The Burgermeister

Year Released: 1977

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock

Style: Prog Rock, Art Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Charisma

Label/Catalog #: CB 301 

Eagles - Hotel California

"Hotel California" is a song by American rock band the Eagles, released as the second single of their album of the same name in 1977, featuring Henley on lead vocals and concluding with a 2-minute-12-second-long electric guitar solo performed by Felder and Joe Walsh.

 

Artist: Eagles
 
A-Side: Hotel California

B-Side: New Kid In Town

Year Released: 1988

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock

Style: Pop Rock, Soft Rock, Country Rock, Classic Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Elektra

Label/Catalog #: 969304-7

 

Bonnie Tyler - It's A Heartache

"It's a Heartache" is a song recorded by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, the single was released in November 1977 by RCA Records. It was the second single released from Bonnie's second studio album Natural Force.

 

Artist: Bonnie Tyler

A-Side: It's A Heartache

B-Side: I've Got So Used To Loving You

Year Released: 1977

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Soft Rock, Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RCA / RCA Victor  

Label/Catalog #: PB 5057 

Ian Dury - Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll

"Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll" is a song and single by Ian Dury. It was originally released as a Stiff Records single on 26 August 1977. The song was released under the single name "Ian Dury", but three members of the Blockheads appear on the record.

 

Artist: Ian Dury

A-Side: Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll

B-Side: Razzle In My Pocket

Year Released: 1978

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock

Style: Alternative Rock, Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Stiff Records 

Label/Catalog #: 640132 

 

Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive

"Stayin' Alive" is a song written and performed by the Bee Gees. The song was released in December 1977 by RSO Records as the second single from the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. 

 

Artist: Bee Gees

A-Side: Stayin' Alive

B-Side: If I Can't Have You

Year Released: 1977

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Funk / Soul

Style: Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RSO 

Label/Catalog #: 2090 267 

Michael Zager Band - Let's All Chant

"Let's All Chant" is a song written by American record producer and composer Michael Zager and Alvin Fields, and performed by the Michael Zager Band. The opening track and lead single from the group's eponymous LP, "Let's All Chant" was released as a single in December 1977.

 

Artist: The Michael Zager Band

A-Side: Let's All Chant

B-Side: Love Express

Year Released: 1977

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul

Style: Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Private Stock

Label/Catalog #: PVT 1417 

Ecstasy – Nobody But You

"Nobody But You" is a single released in 1977 by the French group Ecstasy.

 

Artist: Ecstasy
 
A-Side: Nobody But You

B-Side: Love's Music

Year Released: 1977

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul

Style: Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Formule 1 / Carrere

Label/Catalog #: 49286

Bee Gees - How Deep Is Your Love

"How Deep Is Your Love" is a ballad written and recorded by the Bee Gees in 1977 and released as a single in September of that year by RSO Records. It was ultimately used as part of the soundtrack to the film Saturday Night Fever.

 

Artist: Bee Gees

A-Side: How Deep Is Your Love

B-Side: Can't Keep A Good Man Down 

Year Released: 1977

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Funk / Soul, Electronic, Rock, Stage & Screen

Style: Soft Rock, Disco, Soundtrack, Score

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RSO 

Label/Catalog #: 2090 259 

 

Eruption feat. Precious Wilson - I Can't Stand the Rain

I Can't Stand the Rain is a song originally recorded by Ann Peebles in 1973, and written by Peebles, Don Bryant, and Bernard "Bernie" Miller. In 1978, Eruption released a disco-oriented remake which became the group's biggest hit. 

 

Artist: Eruption feat. Precious Wilson
 
A-Side: I Can't Stand the Rain

B-Side: Be Yourself

Year Released: 1977

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Funk / Soul

Style: Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Barclay / Hansa

Label/Catalog #: 620 381