From American Songwriter · Em Casalena · · 40s
3 Disco Hits That Disco Haters Loved in 1977
Three 1977 disco songs secretly won over critics despite genre backlash.
In brief
Three 1977 disco songs secretly won over critics despite genre backlash. Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Donna Summer released disco hits in 1977 that even critics secretly enjoyed. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Marvin Gaye's 'Got To Give It Up'
Marvin Gaye's 1977 live recording topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Stevie Wonder's 'Another Star'
Stevie Wonder's 1977 disco track reached No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Donna Summer's 'I Feel Love'
Donna Summer's 1977 synth-pop hit peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
What it means
Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Donna Summer released disco hits in 1977 that even critics secretly enjoyed.
