# 4 Hits That Stuck at No. 2 in 1977

> Four songs that peaked at No. 2 on the American charts in 1977.
- Title: 4 Hits That Stuck at No. 2 in 1977 · American Songwriter
- Summary: 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.
- Keywords: pop music, rock music, 1977, american pop charts, steve miller band, peter frampton, carly simon, crystal gayle, music, American Songwriter
- Source: American Songwriter — https://americansongwriter.com/4-memorable-hits-that-landed-at-no-2-and-no-higher-in-1977
- Author: Jim Beviglia
- Published: 2026-11-05T21:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pop music, rock music, 1977, american pop charts, steve miller band, peter frampton, carly simon, crystal gayle, music, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Four songs reached No. 2 on the American pop charts in 1977 without hitting No. 1.