This was a tough one for me, as 1978 was probably my favorite year of the 1970's.  I finally went with "Baker Street", with "Night Fever" following close behind.  8)

Same for me !

Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty

(with Le Freak, a distant last....)  :o

Extremely tough choice, CF ! :P

I picked 'Time Passages' ;D

Baker Street

I picked "La Freak" (don't ask why-long story).

There are several more that I can think of that you didn't include-2 out of 3 aint bad, Do you think I'm sexy, and maybe a few others.




Cat

Ill choose Baker Street.  Thats definitely the coolest song among the selections.  Its about the only song I can think of that has a ripping sax solo for the chorus!

Has to be Baker Street. Gerry Rafferty did quite a few good records both alone ('Night Owl' is another superb one) and with Stealer's Wheel ('Stuck In The Middle With You'). But Baker Street is just one of those rare almost perfect classics.

Huw

Tough choice, but Baker Street is my choice, I LOVED the sax in that song.

I picked "La Freak" (don't ask why-long story).

There are several more that I can think of that you didn't include-2 out of 3 aint bad, Do you think I'm sexy, and maybe a few others.




Cat


I would have included others, Cat, but 8 is the limit for polls.  :-\

I picked "La Freak" (don't ask why-long story).

There are several more that I can think of that you didn't include-2 out of 3 aint bad, Do you think I'm sexy, and maybe a few others.




Cat


I would have included others, Cat, but 8 is the limit for polls.  :-\



Next time, put down 7 and say number 8 for "Other"  ;)



Cat

I picked "La Freak" (don't ask why-long story).

There are several more that I can think of that you didn't include-2 out of 3 aint bad, Do you think I'm sexy, and maybe a few others.




Cat


I would have included others, Cat, but 8 is the limit for polls.  :-\



Next time, put down 7 and say number 8 for "Other"  ;)



Cat


Normally I do include an "other" option, but there were just too many good songs that I had to fill all the blanks!  ;D ;)

The first six work for me (I like 'em  :) ), but the last two... >:(

:D

Baby Come Back - Player

I went with Fred on this one....Player.  I actually liked that whole LP.  As for Gerry Rafferty, IMHO his best and my favorite was the follow-up to "Baker Street" called "Right Down The Line"....just my opinion though ;)

Baker Street

i love the sax solo

baker street

I can't vote here. I like all these tunes equally as much!! :o :D

an easy choice since al stewart's song is the only one that didn't bite.

I went with Fred on this one....Player.  I actually liked that whole LP.  As for Gerry Rafferty, IMHO his best and my favorite was the follow-up to "Baker Street" called "Right Down The Line"....just my opinion though ;)


Well...that's just my opinion too. :) I also chose Player. 

I went with Fred on this one....Player.  I actually liked that whole LP.  As for Gerry Rafferty, IMHO his best and my favorite was the follow-up to "Baker Street" called "Right Down The Line"....just my opinion though ;)


I wanted to put that one down instead, Mark, but I was afraid that only you and I would vote for it.  It is a fantastic song, but wasn't a big hit at the time...unfortunately.  :(

Hot Child In the City.  The only other song I like on this list is Le Freak. 

I went with Fred on this one....Player.  I actually liked that whole LP.  As for Gerry Rafferty, IMHO his best and my favorite was the follow-up to "Baker Street" called "Right Down The Line"....just my opinion though ;)


Well...that's just my opinion too. :) I also chose Player. 
No pick, Pandora ;) I like that whole LP

I went with Fred on this one....Player.  I actually liked that whole LP.  As for Gerry Rafferty, IMHO his best and my favorite was the follow-up to "Baker Street" called "Right Down The Line"....just my opinion though ;)


I wanted to put that one down instead, Mark, but I was afraid that only you and I would vote for it.  It is a fantastic song, but wasn't a big hit at the time...unfortunately.  :(
I know what you mean, Karen....now :-\ gets a LOT of airplay here...much more than Baker Street

I went with Fred on this one....Player.  I actually liked that whole LP.  As for Gerry Rafferty, IMHO his best and my favorite was the follow-up to "Baker Street" called "Right Down The Line"....just my opinion though ;)


I wanted to put that one down instead, Mark, but I was afraid that only you and I would vote for it.  It is a fantastic song, but wasn't a big hit at the time...unfortunately.  :(
I know what you mean, Karen....now :-\ gets a LOT of airplay here...much more than Baker Street


I guess maybe the deejays were getting worn out on "Baker Street".  :-\  "Right Down The Line" is at the top of my list of all-time favorite songs and I still hear it on the radio here about once or twice a week (if I'm lucky).  :)

I went with Fred on this one....Player.  I actually liked that whole LP.  As for Gerry Rafferty, IMHO his best and my favorite was the follow-up to "Baker Street" called "Right Down The Line"....just my opinion though ;)


I wanted to put that one down instead, Mark, but I was afraid that only you and I would vote for it.  It is a fantastic song, but wasn't a big hit at the time...unfortunately.  :(
I know what you mean, Karen....now :-\ gets a LOT of airplay here...much more than Baker Street


I guess maybe the deejays were getting worn out on "Baker Street".  :-\  "Right Down The Line" is at the top of my list of all-time favorite songs and I still hear it on the radio here about once or twice a week (if I'm lucky).  :)
You should turn off the radio and burn a few cd's..... ;)

I went with Fred on this one....Player.  I actually liked that whole LP.  As for Gerry Rafferty, IMHO his best and my favorite was the follow-up to "Baker Street" called "Right Down The Line"....just my opinion though ;)


I wanted to put that one down instead, Mark, but I was afraid that only you and I would vote for it.  It is a fantastic song, but wasn't a big hit at the time...unfortunately.  :(
I know what you mean, Karen....now :-\ gets a LOT of airplay here...much more than Baker Street


I guess maybe the deejays were getting worn out on "Baker Street".  :-\  "Right Down The Line" is at the top of my list of all-time favorite songs and I still hear it on the radio here about once or twice a week (if I'm lucky).  :)
You should turn off the radio and burn a few cd's..... ;)


Oh I've burned lots of CD's!  ;D  I bought Gerry Rafferty's greatest hits CD about 7 or 8 years ago.  And BTW, the ONLY time I listen to the radio is when I'm in the car.  At home it's strictly my own CD's.... ;D

I went with Fred on this one....Player.  I actually liked that whole LP.  As for Gerry Rafferty, IMHO his best and my favorite was the follow-up to "Baker Street" called "Right Down The Line"....just my opinion though ;)


I wanted to put that one down instead, Mark, but I was afraid that only you and I would vote for it.  It is a fantastic song, but wasn't a big hit at the time...unfortunately.  :(
I know what you mean, Karen....now :-\ gets a LOT of airplay here...much more than Baker Street


I guess maybe the deejays were getting worn out on "Baker Street".  :-\  "Right Down The Line" is at the top of my list of all-time favorite songs and I still hear it on the radio here about once or twice a week (if I'm lucky).  :)
You should turn off the radio and burn a few cd's..... ;)


Oh I've burned lots of CD's!  ;D  I bought Gerry Rafferty's greatest hits CD about 7 or 8 years ago.  And BTW, the ONLY time I listen to the radio is when I'm in the car.  At home it's strictly my own CD's.... ;D
Then you should consider a CD player for your car....my new Honda has a CD/Cassette player and I love it :)

I went with Fred on this one....Player.  I actually liked that whole LP.  As for Gerry Rafferty, IMHO his best and my favorite was the follow-up to "Baker Street" called "Right Down The Line"....just my opinion though ;)


I wanted to put that one down instead, Mark, but I was afraid that only you and I would vote for it.  It is a fantastic song, but wasn't a big hit at the time...unfortunately.  :(
I know what you mean, Karen....now :-\ gets a LOT of airplay here...much more than Baker Street


I guess maybe the deejays were getting worn out on "Baker Street".  :-\  "Right Down The Line" is at the top of my list of all-time favorite songs and I still hear it on the radio here about once or twice a week (if I'm lucky).  :)
You should turn off the radio and burn a few cd's..... ;)


Oh I've burned lots of CD's!  ;D  I bought Gerry Rafferty's greatest hits CD about 7 or 8 years ago.  And BTW, the ONLY time I listen to the radio is when I'm in the car.  At home it's strictly my own CD's.... ;D
Then you should consider a CD player for your car....my new Honda has a CD/Cassette player and I love it :)


I do have a CD player in my car and I listen to it all the time!  But ever since this awesome new radio station started here I've been listening to the radio again...more than I have in YEARS!  8)

I went with Fred on this one....Player.  I actually liked that whole LP.  As for Gerry Rafferty, IMHO his best and my favorite was the follow-up to "Baker Street" called "Right Down The Line"....just my opinion though ;)


I wanted to put that one down instead, Mark, but I was afraid that only you and I would vote for it.  It is a fantastic song, but wasn't a big hit at the time...unfortunately.  :(
I know what you mean, Karen....now :-\ gets a LOT of airplay here...much more than Baker Street


I guess maybe the deejays were getting worn out on "Baker Street".  :-\  "Right Down The Line" is at the top of my list of all-time favorite songs and I still hear it on the radio here about once or twice a week (if I'm lucky).  :)
You should turn off the radio and burn a few cd's..... ;)


Oh I've burned lots of CD's!  ;D  I bought Gerry Rafferty's greatest hits CD about 7 or 8 years ago.  And BTW, the ONLY time I listen to the radio is when I'm in the car.  At home it's strictly my own CD's.... ;D
Then you should consider a CD player for your car....my new Honda has a CD/Cassette player and I love it :)


I do have a CD player in my car and I listen to it all the time!  But ever since this awesome new radio station started here I've been listening to the radio again...more than I have in YEARS!  8)
That's cool, Karen...I wasn't sure if you did or not.  We have a pretty decent station here as well...ever since I've had my cell phone I win a lot of cool stuff in trivia contests....after pulling to the side of the road first though ;)

Of those listed, probably "You're The One That I Want" and "Shadow Dancing." I would say "other", but you didn't put an "other".

Good soulful songs seemed to come out that year.

Hot Child in the City

Tanya

I actually voted Shadow Dancing because my mom let me hear the record album in the 80s... :-[

So it kinda has nostalgic value...


You know my brother was born that year?

Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty. No contest!

Chic's "Le Freak" is the second one.

:oI really liked Hot child in the city with Nick Gilder. Of course the first time I heard that song I think that girl in it was me at the time. Corinth

I go with "Baker Street", too. The saxophone parts are awesome.

I chose Baker Street, but it was a toss-up with Baby Come Back.

how did i miss this topic?!

Baby Come Back hands down(a shock,i know  ;D)..however,i do love most of the others as well... :)

I love ALL of those songs...But the standout one for me would have to be Baker Street. Infact, I also liked Gerry Rafferty in Steelers Wheel when he sang Stuck In The Middle With You.

You guys sure do know how to make it hard for a guy to choose.






Alright Now

Love them saxophone songs.  Gotta go with Baker Street  8)

I like both "Baker Street" & "Baby Come Back"

Shadow Dancing

I picked 'Hot Child in the City'  8)

One of my favorite guilty pleasure songs from that year is 'Hey Deenie' by Shaun Cassidy  :)

Out of the available choices I went for Time Passages - I'm married to someone who likes Al Stewart as much as I like The Who!

I used to like Baker Street, but not so long ago it was still popular enough to be on the popular radio stations and old enough to be on the "gold" stations. I got sick of hearing it! If I never hear it again it will be too soon!

If there had been seven choices and "other" I would have gone for other as my favourite 1978 song is Who Are You by The Who.