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Released in 1977! Richard Hell and the Voidoids were the first rock band to play at CBGBs in New York.

This song was released as a single in 1977. --- Grooving to the music of 1977 today as we celebrate 50 years of music with KEXP! kexp.org

Ray covered The Beatles song “Let It Be” on his 1977 album True To Life. --- Happy 1977 & thank you for powering KEXP for 50 years! - kexp.org

This 1977 hit "is loosely based on a Jim Morrison poem from his collection called “The Lords/Notes on Visions” and while many Berliners may like to imagine Iggy riding along on their enviable public transit system, the song is actually written from his perspective of riding shotgun in David Bowie’s car, since Iggy was without a car or license at the time. " - bit.ly --- Happy 1997 & 50 years of KEXP! - kexp.org

This 1977 disco instrumental was an adaptation of Beethoven's 5th Symphony. Walter Murphy at one time was the arranger for Doc Severinsen and The Tonight Show orchestra. Murphy played nearly every instrument on this song but was forced to credit it to an imaginary ensemble. - bit.ly --- Celebrating 1977 & 50 years of music with KEXP! - kexp.org

East of the River Nile is a purely instrumental album reggae studio album by Jamaican musician Augustus Pablo, released in 1977. Happy 1977 today!

Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours" is the top selling album of 1977. The album stayed at number 1 for a total of 29 weeks (though not consecutively). --- Happy 1977 & 50 years of music with KEXP! - kexp.org

This cover was released in 1977. Guitar prodigy Shuggie Otis (real name: Johnny Otis Jr.) wrote this song at the age of 17. Otis wrote it for his girlfriend describing the feelings evoked by "Strawberry Letter 22," the title indicating the hopes of another letter. It is commonly believed that she wrote to him on strawberry-scented paper but Otis told Spinner in a 2013 interview that the song has nothing to do with the smell of strawberries. "What I pictured when I was writing that song, was a girl handing a guy a pink envelope," he explained. "A love letter. The guy and the girl had written each other 22 letters so far. And the 23rd one he writes is a song. But no scents." He added: "The Brothers Johnson put out a single [of the song] and it was colored red and smelled like strawberries. Did you know that? It had a scent to it. I think that's how the whole thing got started." bit.ly --- 1977 & 50 years of KEXP! - kexp.org

From the only studio album by English punk rock band the Sex Pistols, released in 1977. --- Celebrating 1977 & 50 years of KEXP! - kexp.org

It's my 40th birthday! Could you play any Bowie or Queen from the year of the week please! Noah in Everett

This was released as a double A-side single with "We Will Rock You." Happy 1977 & thanks for powering KEXP for 50 years~! - kexp.org

Released as a single in 1977, Stevie Wonder wrote this song as a tribute to music, specifically to Duke Ellington, who had passed away in 1974. --- Celebrating the music of 1977 today, and 50 years of music with KEXP! - kexp.org

"Ca Plane Pour Moi" roughly translates as "This Life's for Me." However it appears the lyrics of this 1977 song have no particular meaning, just sounding vaguely "Rock 'N Roll." Plastic Bertrand is a Belgian recording artist and television presenter whose real name is Roger Jouret. He also takes part in Scrabble tournaments at international level. - bit.ly --- Celebrating the music of 1977 today, and 50 years of music with KEXP! - kexp.org

Donna Summer recorded her vocals for the 1977 disco track "I Feel Love" in one take. - bit.ly --- Feel the love of 1977 today & 50 years of music with KEXP! - kexp.org

"Ghost Rider" is a 1977 song by the protopunk band Suicide appearing on their debut album. The song is based on the Marvel Comics character. --- Happy 1977 today & 50 years of KEXP! - kexp.org

Another 1977 release! This song was Marvin Gaye's response to his label requesting he perform more disco. --- Celebrating the music of 1977 & 50 years of music with KEXP! - kexp.org

New Boots and Panties!! is the debut album by Ian Dury, released in 1977. --- Celebrating the music of 1977 & 50 years of music with KEXP! - kexp.org

Thanks for playing that, John. My grandparents used to live down the road from Solsbury Hill and it was a walk my grandmother did every day. They’ve been gone a long time now but that song always takes me back to those wonderful walks with her every time I visited. Thanks for the morning cry! 😌 Clare -- This was Peter Gabriel's first single as a solo artist, released on his 1977 self-titled, debut album. --- Celebrating 1977 today and 50 years of KEXP! - kexp.org

"Knowing Me, Knowing You" was one of the biggest singles of 1977. --- Celebrating 1977 today and 50 years of KEXP! - kexp.org

Released in 1977, "Oh Bondage Up Yours!" is the debut single by English punk rock band X-Ray Spex. --- Celebrating 1977 today and 50 years of KEXP! - kexp.org

Heart of the Congos is a roots reggae album by Jamaica band The Congos, released in 1977. --- Celebrating 1977 today and 50 years of KEXP! - kexp.org

This song was written by Cheap Trick's guitarist Rick Nielsen and recorded for their 1977 self-titled debut album, but it didn't make the cut. The song was included on their second album, In Color, which was released later in 1977. By 1978, the band had dropped it from their setlist, but restored it when they toured Japan that year, since Japanese audiences loved the song. A live version of "I Want You to Want Me" from the album Cheap Trick at Budokan was released in 1979 and became their biggest selling single. - bit.ly --- Celebrating 1977 today and 50 years of KEXP! - kexp.org

Birthday request for my 8 year old, Ruby! She would love to hear something from the Ramones please! Thank you! Rachel in Seattle

Released in 1976 but a hit in `77.

Good Morning John! 77 was a great year for music! How about ELO Mr. Blue Sky? Thanks! Sean PDX

All 'n All is the eighth studio album by Earth, Wind & Fire, released in 1977. --- Happy 1977 today and 50 years of KEXP! - kexp.org

Talking Heads: 77 is the debut studio album by Talking Heads, recorded & released in 1977! --- Happy 1977 today & 50 years of music with KEXP! - kexp.org

By request! This upbeat disco song from 1977 was a US #1 hit for five weeks, at the time a record for a female group. The song won the 1977 Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance by a Group. - bit.ly --- Celebrating the music of 1977 today and 50 years of KEXP! - kexp.org

By request! Released in 1977, “Luckenbach, Texas” was Jennings’ first crossover hit as a solo artist, rising to Number 25 on the Billboard 200 chart. Happy 1977 today & 50 years KEXP! - kexp.org

Jamaican singers Althea Forrest and Donna Reid were only 17 and 18 years old when they recorded this song in 1977. - bit.ly --- Celebrating 1977 today and 50 years of KEXP! - kexp.org

The debut studio album by English rock band Wire was released in 1977. Celebrating 1977 today and 50 years of KEXP! - kexp.org --- This English punk band was live in our studio back in 2017, watch the full performance here: www.youtube.com

Good morning KEXP! some '77 Elvis Costello would be appreciated. KEXP- Your Aim Is True!!

Released in 76 but a hit in 77

By request! This 1977 hit from Kenny Rogers has remained one of his most popular songs over the years.

Happy 1977 & 50 years of KEXP! - kexp.org

"Boogie Nights" is a 1977 single by international funk-disco group Heatwave. --- Grooving to the music of 1977 & celebrating 50 years of KEXP! - kexp.org

Morning gang- Please play Sonic Reducer by the Dead Boys from their 1977 album Young Loud and Snotty. Many younger listeners will know it since Pearl Jam often plays it. Saw them at CBGBs which makes me-um-ancient… Wish I’d gotten up earlier. Blank generation one of my all time favorites. Tad

By request! Star wars music from the #1 movie of 1977: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.

"Heroes" is the 12th studio album by English musician David Bowie, released in 1977. --- Happy 1977! Thank you for powering KEXP for 50 years! - kexp.org

Dance, Dance, Dance! Happy 1977! Thank you for powering KEXP for 50 years! - kexp.org