# 4 Top 10 Hits From 1977 That Every 70s Kid Alive Still Remembers Today

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/4-top-10-hits-from-1977-that-every-70s-kid-alive-still-remembers-today/
- Published: 2026-11-15T01:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T01:19:29+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/4-top-10-hits-from-1977-that-every-70s-kid-alive-still-remembers-today/
- Topics: Americas, World

## Key points

- Four 1977 top 10 hits remain familiar decades later.
- Their stories range from heartbreak to waiting for a call.
- “Handy Man” was James Taylor’s last Hot 100 top 10 hit.

## Summary

Four songs that reached the US Billboard Hot 100 top 10 in 1977 are highlighted as enduring hits: Fleetwood Mac’s “Don’t Stop”, Electric Light Orchestra’s “Telephone Line”, Foreigner’s “Cold As Ice” and James Taylor’s “Handy Man”. The article connects their lasting recognition to memorable melodies and lyrics, while outlining the stories and songwriting behind each track.

“Don’t Stop” was written by Christine McVie about her separation from John McVie and appeared on Fleetwood Mac’s album *Rumours*. Jeff Lynne wrote “Telephone Line”, featured on ELO’s *A New World Record* and the film *Joyride*; Lou Gramm and Mick Jones wrote “Cold As Ice” for Foreigner’s debut album. “Handy Man”, originally released by Jimmy Jones in 1959 and written by Jones and Otis Blackwell, became James Taylor’s final Hot 100 top 10 hit.

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