7 of the 70s: 9/20/12...

Good afternoon, it's time to take a trip back to the 70s, and this week it's seven nuggets from 1978, the year the first eastern casino, Resorts International, opens in Atlantic City.

Samantha Sang - "Emotion"
from the album Emotion (1978)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #3

Australian ingenue was taken under the Gibbs' wing, and in return had a hit the majority of people though was a straight out Bee Gees record. And doesn't she look like a younger version of the mother on That 70's Show?

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Boston - "Don't Look Back"
from the album Don't Look Back (1978)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #4

The biggest of the arena-rock bands, with their triumphant sophomore album title track. I liked this more than "More Than A Feeling" even.


Jay Ferguson - "Thunder Island"
from the album Thunder Island (1978)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #9

ex-Spirit member gets the fast then slow thing way before Joe Jackson or Nirvana.


Crystal Gayle - "Talking In Your Sleep"
from the album When I Dream (1978)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #18

The Rapunzel of country music is stalking you. Bad.


Love & Kisses - "Thank God It's Friday"
from the album Thank God It's Friday (Original Soundtrack) (1978)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #22

Yes, I own this movie (on VHS). Yes, I liked it better than Saturday Night Fever.

 
City Boy - "5.7.0.5."
from the album Book Early (1978)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #27

Oh, yes. Corded phones.


Cheryl Ladd - "Think It Over"
from the album Cheryl Ladd (1978)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #34

Charlie's Angel did sing. Really. Honest.

And that's a wrap for this trip. Check back later for 8 more from the 80s. Cheers!