7 of the 70s: 2/21/13 (1977)...

Hey gang, I'm back with another seven nuggets from the 70s, and this week i return to 1977, the year A.J. Foyt becomes the first racer to win the Indianapolis 500 four times...

Meco - "Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band"
from the album Star Wars and other Galactic Funk (1977)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1

Yes, my father owned the 8-track of this album. So I can't get the theme out of my head without hearing this version..

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10CC - "The Things We Do For Love"
from the album Deceptive Bends (1977)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #5

After Godley & Creme left the group and became video directing stars, the rest of the band came back with this, the best example of why they are awesome pop musician, with the right balance of positive and negative in the song to make it oh so real.

Atlanta Rhythm Section - "So In To You"
from the album A Rock & Roll Alternative (1976)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #7

The absolute funkiest of the Southern rock bands, the ARS bridged the gap between disco and rock in a way that allowed album track stations to lure listeners from pop radio in. I heard this constantly at the Jersey Shore growing up.

Dave Mason - "We Just Disagree"
from the album Let It Flow (1977)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #12

The best breakup song of the 70s? Possibly. After leaving Traffic, Mason went from prog-rock to this country-infused pop style, to awesome results.

The Steve Miller Band - "Jungle Love"
from the album Book Of Dreams (1977)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #23

Boy, did I have a crush on Steve Miller. Slightly pudgy, yet damn damn sexy. And can sing and play guitar like a fiend. Sigh.

Cerrone - "Love In 'C' Minor"
from the album Love In 'C' Minor (1976)
Billboard Hot 100 peak; #36

The French disco king had his biggest hit with this original 16-minute suite made for the non-stop dance floor (and so DJs can use the loo).

Stallion - "Old Fashioned Boy (You're The One)"
from the album Stallion (1977)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #37

Casablanca's rare non-Kiss foray into rock, Stallion was a one-hit-wonder band from Denver that had a glorious pop sugar cube with this 45.

Later today I'll be back with 8 more from 1987...