From American Songwriter · Jim Beviglia · · 50s
4 Hits That Stuck at No. 2 in 1977
Four songs that peaked at No. 2 on the American charts in 1977.
In brief
Four songs that peaked at No. 2 on the American charts in 1977. Four songs reached No. 2 on the American pop charts in 1977 without hitting No. 1. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
1977 Chart Competition
Disco, soft rock, and arena rock made the race for No. 1 highly competitive in 1977.
Steve Miller Band
Steve Miller Band's 'Fly Like An Eagle' peaked at No. 2 in 1977 with a slow funk groove.
Peter Frampton
Peter Frampton's 'I'm In You' peaked at No. 2 in 1977 after his 1976 album success.
Carly Simon
Carly Simon's 'Nobody Does It Better' peaked at No. 2 in 1977 as a James Bond theme.
Crystal Gayle
Crystal Gayle's 'Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue' peaked at No. 2 in 1977 in country music.
The takeaway
Four songs reached No. 2 on the American pop charts in 1977 without hitting No. 1.
