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

Kristanna Loken

Born October 08, 1979
Kevyn Adams

Born October 08, 1974
Jim Fairchild

Born October 08, 1973
Terry Balsamo

Born October 08, 1972
Monty Williams

Born October 08, 1971
Matt Damon

Born October 08, 1970