The #1 R&B song on October 1, 1977

It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me By Barry White

Other #1 songs on October 1, 1977

#1 Hit Song

Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band
Meco

UK #1 Song

Way Down
Elvis Presley

#1 Country Song

Daytime Friends
Kenny Rogers

#1 Dance Track

Village People (all cuts)
Village People

Notable October 1 birthdays in the 1970s

Nicole Atkins
Pop Singer
Born October 01, 1978

Marcos Severi
Illustrator
Born October 01, 1976

Adele Anthony
Violinist
Born October 01, 1970

Izabela Dragneva
Weight Lifter
Born October 01, 1971

Phoemela Baranda
TV Show Host
Born October 01, 1980

Nicola Yoon
Novelist
Born October 01, 1972

Aurin Squire
Playwright
Born October 01, 1979