4 Songs From 1977 That Even Modern Music Fans Can Get Behind

Four 1977 songs are presented as enduring tracks that can still appeal to modern listeners: Fleetwood Mac’s “Don’t Stop”, Kansas’ “Dust in the Wind”, Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love” and David Bowie’s “Heroes”. Their lasting appeal reflects the range of the year’s music, from optimistic rock and reflective songwriting to influential disco and atmospheric art rock.

“Don’t Stop” reached No. 3 and was written by Christine McVie about her separation from John McVie. “Dust in the Wind” urges listeners to let go of material concerns, while “I Feel Love”, built around a Moog synthesiser, helped shape electronic dance music; Brian Eno called it “the sound of the future”. Bowie drew on seeing producer Tony Visconti kiss a woman in Berlin for “Heroes”, a song shaped by the city’s divided setting.