Welcome to 1977: when the hair was big, the music was loud, and the nights felt endless. This was the year disco exploded under mirrored ceilings, bell bottoms swayed on every block, and a galaxy far, far away changed pop culture forever.
It was the moment when Elvis left the building for good, but Star Wars stormed in, and everyone was either roller-skating, cruising in a Chrysler Cordova, or slow dancing at prom. From Michael Jackson’s afro to Linda Ronstadt’s soulful swagger, Studio 54 glitter, and Fleetwood Mac’s heartbreak harmonies, this was a year where life looked (and sounded) like a dream.
These images don’t just show the best of 1977… they are the best of 1977. So crank the Bee Gees, grab a Tab, and step into a year that truly danced.
1
Skateboarding Was Cool
The first time you saw a skateboard ramp: wood and dreams.
2
Lake Party
Canoes, boomboxes, and endless summer vibes.
3
Groovy Prom
Suits are sharp, and everyone’s feeling disco. The night’s gonna be legendary.
4
Young Love Was In The Air
Late-night drives, slow dances, and just pure romantic bliss.
5
The Ultimate Beauty
Kim Basinger was a beauty breaking hearts and taking names.
6
Rumours Has It
Fleetwood Mac's Rumours dropped, and everyone felt it. Iconic.
7
That Time It Snowed In Miami
It was like seeing a unicorn: beautiful, but rare.
8
Working Hard
When working meant full-on relaxing and looking foxy.
9
Getting Our Hair Done Was a Full-Time Job
1977 hair game: Curls, volume, and a fresh copy of the newspaper.
10
Halloween But Make It '77
A frog costume on top of a Chrysler Cordova? Just another day in style.
11
So Young
Harrison Ford and that swagger. This guy was going places.
12
Saturday Night Fever: The Dance Floor Beckons
Get your white suit, it’s time to dance and feel the fever.
13
Linda Ronstadt: Queen of Cool
The voice of 1977, mixing rock, soul, and pure magic.
14
Sun, Sand, and Smiles
Manhattan Beach, 1977: The perfect day for sun, surf, and beach vibes.
15
Elvis Leaves the Building… Forever
August 16, 1977 : Elvis Presley dies at Graceland. America mourns the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Sales of peanut butter & banana sandwiches probably spike.
16
Camping When We All Had Hair
Fire, stars, and stories that will live forever.
17
Star Wars Craze
Star Wars hits, and suddenly, we’re all talking in Wookiee.
18
Cruisin’ in Style
You, your BMW, and the open road. It’s all about luxury and leather, baby.
19
Family Road Trips Felt Different
Endless highways, snacks, and the hope it never ends.
20
Michael Jackson & Afro
MJ: Afro, swagger, and definitely not stopping anytime soon.
21
Studio 54 Opens in NYC
The most legendary disco club of all time opens its velvet ropes. Glitter, glam, and government raids to come.
22
“Roots” Shakes the Nation
The 8-night TV event draws over 100 million viewers. A cultural moment that brought slavery and ancestry into American living rooms.
