The #1 R&B song on December 17, 1977

Serpentine Fire By Earth, Wind & Fire

Other #1 songs on December 17, 1977

#1 Hit Song

You Light Up My Life
Debby Boone

UK #1 Song

Mull of Kintyre / Girls' School
Wings

#1 Country Song

Here You Come Again
Dolly Parton

#1 Dance Track

Once Upon a Time... (all cuts)
Donna Summer

Notable December 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Matt Murley

Born December 17, 1979
Neil Sanderson

Born December 17, 1978
Éric Bédard

Born December 17, 1976
Nick Dinsmore

Born December 17, 1975
Sarah Paulson

Born December 17, 1974
Eddie Fisher

Born December 17, 1973