7 of the 70s: 2/6/14 (1978)...

Hey gang, it's time for this week's 70s throwback, and this time I'm back to 1978, the year the Copyright Act of 1976 took effect, which brought sweeping changes to the broadcast or reproduction of music, television, movies, and books.

Anne Murray - "You Needed Me"
from the album Let's Keep It That Way (1978)
Billboard Hot 100 peak; #1
Songwriter: Randy Goodrum

One of the most poignant and real love songs sung by the angelic-voiced Canadian.

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Kenny Loggins & Stevie Nicks - "Whenever I Call You 'Friend'"
from the album Nightwatch (1978)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #5
Songwriters: Kenny Loggins, Melissa Manchester

Stevie's first charting credit outside of the Mac was on this uplifting ode to the best bond.

Jefferson Starship - "Count On Me"
from the album Earth (1978)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #8
Songwriter: Jesse Barish

One of the forgotten big hits from the San Fran rock titans, a sweet, simple number that was a welcome break from the dancefloor in 1978.

Paul Davis - "Sweet Life"
from the album Singer Of Songs: Teller Of Tales (1977)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #17
Songwriters: Susan Collins, Paul Davis

A smooth soft-rock nugget that could give you the di-a-beet-us.

Andrew Gold - "Thank You For Being A Friend"
from the album All This And Heaven Too (1978)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #25
Songwriter: Andrew Gold

A dedication to a certain furry fellow.

Rubicon - "I'm Gonna Take Care Of Everything"
from the album Rubicon (1978)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #28
Songwriter: Max Haskett

This California rock band featured two future members of the 80s hitmakers Night Ranger.

Paul Anka - "This Is Love"
from the album Listen To Your Heart (1978)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #35
Songwriters: Madeline Sunshine, Robert Tepper

The Canadian singer/songwriter took time away from proclaiming baby mamas to record this track written by future top-40 artist Tepper who had "No Easy Way Out" from Rocky IV...

I'll return later with eight more from 1988....