From American Songwriter · Gayle Thompson · · 1m 10s
Soft Rock Hits of 1977
Three soft rock songs from 1977 remain beloved by 70s kids today.
In brief
Three soft rock songs from 1977 remain beloved by 70s kids today. Three 1977 soft rock songs, 'How Deep Is Your Love' by Bee Gees, 'Your Smiling Face' by James Taylor, and 'You Light Up My Life' by Debby Boone, remain iconic for 70s generations. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
1977 Soft Rock Classics
Soft rock music in the late 1970s remains timeless, with three songs from 1977 still known by every 70s kid today.
How Deep Is Your Love
Bee Gees' 'How Deep Is Your Love' was a six-week No. 1 hit, written by Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, and Maurice Gibb.
“How deep is your love? How deep is your love? / I really mean to learn / ‘Cause we’re livin’ in a world of fools / Breakin’ us down / When they all should let us be / We belong to you and me”
Your Smiling Face
James Taylor's 'Your Smiling Face' is a Top 10 single from his JT album, described as a 'happy love song with a lot of energy'.
“Isn’t it amazing a man like me can feel this way / Tell me how much longer / It could grow stronger every day / Oh, how much longer?”
You Light Up My Life
Debby Boone's 'You Light Up My Life' was a massive 1977 hit, staying at No. 1 for ten weeks and hitting the Top 5 on the country chart.
“And you / Light up my life / You give me hope / To carry on / You light up my days / And fill my nights / With song”
Legacy of 1977 Hits
The songs have been covered by numerous artists including LeAnn Rimes, Kenny Rogers, and Whitney Houston, continuing their cultural impact.
What it means
Three 1977 soft rock songs, 'How Deep Is Your Love' by Bee Gees, 'Your Smiling Face' by James Taylor, and 'You Light Up My Life' by Debby Boone, remain iconic for 70s generations.
