# 3 Disco Songs From 1977 That Even Disco Haters Secretly Loved

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/3-disco-songs-from-1977-that-even-disco-haters-secretly-loved/
- Published: 2026-10-29T14:00:02+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-29T14:51:34+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/3-disco-songs-from-1977-that-even-disco-haters-secretly-loved/
- Topics: Americas, Celebrity, Entertainment, Music, World

## Key points

- Three 1977 disco hits crossed genre lines.
- Gaye topped the US chart with “Got to Give It Up”.
- Summer’s electronic sound hinted at music to come.

## Summary

Three disco hits from 1977 showed how the genre could win over listeners who were not usually fans. Marvin Gaye’s “Got to Give It Up”, Stevie Wonder’s “Another Star” and Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love” each offered a distinctive sound and became notable successes.

Gaye’s live “Got to Give It Up” topped the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached No. 7 in the UK. Wonder’s “Another Star”, with Latin-influenced percussion, peaked at No. 32 on the Hot 100 and No. 2 on the US National Disco Action Top 40. Summer’s “I Feel Love”, co-written by Giorgio Moroder, reached No. 6 on the Hot 100 and the top ten in many countries; its electronic sound anticipated elements of synth-pop and new wave.

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