# 3 Rock Songs From 1977 That Still Burn Bright Today

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/3-rock-songs-from-1977-that-still-burn-bright-today/
- Published: 2026-07-24T11:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-24T12:15:25+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/3-rock-songs-from-1977-that-still-burn-bright-today/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Three 1977 rock songs remain widely celebrated.
- Tyler’s hit established her distinctive vocal sound.
- Queen and Heart added defining classic-rock anthems.

## Summary

Three rock songs released in 1977—Bonnie Tyler’s “It’s A Heartache”, Queen’s “We Are The Champions” and Heart’s “Barracuda”—are highlighted as enduring classics.

- “It’s A Heartache” was Tyler’s first Top 5 single and showcased her raspy post-surgery voice.
- Queen’s Freddie Mercury wrote “We Are The Champions”, released alongside “We Will Rock You” on *News of the World*.
- Heart’s “Barracuda”, from *Little Queen*, became the band’s second Top 10 single.

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