Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta - Summer Nights

"Summer Nights" is a popular song from the musical Grease. Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, its best-known version was recorded by American actor and singer John Travolta and British-Australian singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John for the 1978 big-screen adaptation of the musical, and released as a single that same year. It was released in August 1978 as the fourth single from the movie's soundtrack album and became a massive hit worldwide during the summer of 1978. 

 

Artist: Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta

A-Side (Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta): Summer Nights

B-Side (Louis St. Louis): Rock 'n' Roll Party Queen

Year Released: 1978

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock, Pop, Stage & Screen

Style: Soundtrack, Rock & Roll, Soft Rock, Ballad

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RSO

Label/Catalog #: 2090 316 

The Motors - Airport

"Airport" is a single by British power pop/new wave band the Motors. Released on 19 May 1978 by Virgin Records, the song reached number four on the UK Singles Chart and the single also features on the 1978 album Approved by the Motors.

 

Artist: The Motors

A-Side: Airport

B-Side: Cold Love

Year Released: 1978

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Power Pop, New Wave, Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin

Label/Catalog #: 2097 955 

The Brothers Johnson - Ain't We Funkin' Now

"Ain't We Funkin' Now" is a song by American funk and R&B band the Brothers Johnson, consisting of the American brothers George ("Lightnin' Licks") and Louis E. Johnson ("Thunder Thumbs"). it was the opening track from their third album titled Blam! (1978).

 

Artist: The Brothers Johnson

A-Side: Ain't We Funkin' Now

B-Side: 1) Strawberry Letter 23
    2) Get The Funk Out Ma Face

Year Released: 1978

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Funk / Soul

Style: Funk, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: A&M Records

Label/Catalog #: AMS 7379

 

Rod Stewart - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?

"Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" is a song by British singer Rod Stewart from his ninth studio album, Blondes Have More Fun (1978).

  Artist: Rod Stewart

A-Side: Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?

B-Side: Dirty Weekend

Year Released: 1978

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul

Style: Pop Rock, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Warner Bros. Records

Label/Catalog #: 17 277

Ian Dury & The Blockheads - What A Waste!

"What a Waste!" is a song and single by Ian Dury and the Blockheads, originally released in 1978 on the Stiff Records single BUY 27 "What a Waste" / "Wake Up and Make Love with Me". 

 

Artist: Ian Dury & The Blockheads

A-Side: What A Waste!

B-Side: Wake Up!

Year Released: 1978

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: New Wave, Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Stiff Records 

Label/Catalog #: BUY 27 

The Jam - Down In The Tube Station At Midnight

"Down in the Tube Station at Midnight" is a single by the Jam, and was the second single from their third album, All Mod Cons. Released in October 1978, The single was backed by a cover version of the Who's song "So Sad About Us", and the song "The Night", written by Bruce Foxton. 

 

Artist: The Jam  

A-Side: Down In The Tube Station At Midnight 

B-Side: (1) So Sad About Us
    (2) The Night

Year Released: 1978

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock

Style: Punk, Mod

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Polydor

Label/Catalog #: POSP 8 or 2059068 

 

Grey & Hanks - Dancin'

"Dancin'" is a disco track by the The Chicago-based performing and songwriting team Grey & Hanks, the song was the only Top 10 hit from the groups first album You Fooled Me. 

 

Artist: Grey & Hanks

A-Side: Dancin'

B-Side: How Can You Live Without Love

Year Released: 1978

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul

Style: Disco, Soul

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RCA

Label/Catalog #: PB-11460
 

The Rolling Stones - Miss You

"Miss You" is a song by the English rock band the Rolling Stones, released on Rolling Stones Records in May 1978. It was released as the first single one month in advance of their album Some Girls.

 

 Artist: The Rolling Stones

A-Side: Miss You = Notando Tu Ausencia

B-Side: Faraway Eyes = Ojos Distantes

Year Released: 1978

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock

Style: Classic Rock, Pop Rock, Country Rock, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Rolling Stones Records

Label/Catalog #: 10C 006-061 201

 

Karen Young - Hot Shot

"Hot Shot" is a 1978 song recorded by American singer Karen Young. The song was included on her debut studio album of the same name (1978). 

 

Artist: Karen Young

A-Side: Hot Shot (Vocal)

B-Side: Hot Shot (Instrumental)

Year Released: 1978

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Funk / Soul, Electronic

Style: Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Flarenasch

Label/Catalog #: 721605 

Olivia Newton-John - Hopelessly Devoted to You

"Hopelessly Devoted to You" is a song recorded by British-Australian singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John for Grease: The Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture (1978).

 

 Artist: Olivia Newton-John

A-Side (Olivia Newton-John): Hopelessly Devoted To You

B-Side (Unknown Artist): Love Is A Many Splendored Thing (Instrumental)

Year Released: 1978

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country, Stage & Screen

Style: Country, Soundtrack, Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RSO

Label/Catalog #: 2090 309

 

Ian Dury & The Blockheads - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick

"Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick" is a song by Ian Dury and the Blockheads, first released as a single on Stiff Records in the UK on 1 December 1978. 

 

 Artist: Ian Dury & The Blockheads

A-Side: Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick

B-Side: There Ain't Half Been Some Clever Bastards

Year Released: 1978

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock

Style: New Wave

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Stiff Records 

Label/Catalog #: BUY 38

 

Bee Gees - Night Fever

"Night Fever" is a song written and performed by the Bee Gees. It first appeared in 1978 on the soundtrack to Saturday Night Fever on RSO Records.

 

Artist: Bee Gees

A-Side: Night Fever 

B-Side: Down The Road

Year Released: 1978

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Pop, Funk / Soul, Stage & Screen

Style: Disco, Soundtrack

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RSO / Polydor

Label/Catalog #: 2090 272 

Patti Smith Group - Because The Night

"Because the Night" is a rock song from 1977 written by Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith that appears on the Patti Smith Group album Easter, which was released in 1978.

 

 Artist: Patti Smith Group

A-Side: Because The Night

B-Side: God Speed

Year Released: 1978

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock

Style: Classic Rock, Alternative Rock, New Wave

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Arista

Label/Catalog #: ARIST 181

 

The Jacksons - Blame It on the Boogie

"Blame It on the Boogie" is a song released in 1978 by English singer-songwriter Mick Jackson. It was covered by the Jacksons (no relation) and featured on their thirteenth studio album Destiny (1978).

 

Artist: The Jacksons

A-Side: Blame It on the Boogie

B-Side: Do What You Wanna

Year Released: 1978

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Funk / Soul

Style: Disco, Soul

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Epic / Philadelphia International Records

Label/Catalog #: S EPC 6683 

Commodores - Three Times a Lady

"Three Times a Lady" is a 1978 song by American soul group Commodores for their album Natural High (1978), written by lead singer Lionel Richie.

 

Artist: Commodores

A-Side: Three Times a Lady

B-Side: Can't Let You Tease Me

Year Released: 1978

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Funk / Soul

Style: Soul

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Motown

Label/Catalog #: TMG 1113 

Funkadelic - One Nation Under A Groove

"One Nation Under a Groove" is a 1978 song by Funkadelic, the title track from their album of the same name.

 

Artist: Funkadelic

A-Side: One Nation Under A Groove - Part I

B-Side: One Nation Under A Groove - Part II

Year Released: 1978

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Funk / Soul

Style: P.Funk, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Warner Bros. Records 

Label/Catalog #: WBS 8618