The #1 R&B song on October 8, 1977

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

Other #1 songs on October 8, 1977

#1 Hit Song

Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band
Meco

UK #1 Song

Silver Lady
David Soul

#1 Country Song

Heaven's Just a Sin Away
The Kendalls

#1 Dance Track

Village People (all cuts)
Village People

Notable October 8 birthdays in the 1970s

Patrick Watson
Rock Singer
Born October 08, 1979

Gauri Khan
Film Producer
Born October 08, 1970

Tahmima Anam
Journalist
Born October 08, 1975

Kim Myung-min
TV Actor
Born October 08, 1972

Kirby Heyborne
Movie Actor
Born October 08, 1976

Mike Scifres
Football Player
Born October 08, 1980

Aneela Mirza
Pop Singer
Born October 08, 1974