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1978 in music
See also:
1977 in music
,
other events of 1978
,
1979 in music
,
1970s in music
and the
list of 'years in music'
Table of contents
1 Events
2 Albums released
3 Top hits on record
4 Published popular songs
5 Musical theater
6 Musical films
7 Opera
8 Births
9 Deaths
Events
April 22
-
The Blues Brothers
make their first appearance on
Saturday Night Live
. The duo of Jake & Elwood Blues (
John Belushi
and
Dan Aykroyd
) was introduced by
Paul Shaffer
(as Don Kirschner) and performed "Hey Bartender".
April 26
-
Ringo Starr
's,
Ringo
, a musical version of
The Prince and the Pauper
airs on American television. Starr's fellow former
Beatle
George Harrison
provides the narration.
May
-
The Knack
forms
Sony
introduces the first portable stereo, which is called the Walkman.
Gary Busey
stars in
The Buddy Holly Story
, which won the
Academy Award
for
Best Music, Original Song Score and Its Adaptation or Best Adaptation Score
, and was nominated for
Best Actor in a Leading Role
(Busey) and
Best Sound
.
The Beatles
spoof, "
The Rutles
- All You Need Is Cash" airs on television.
The Eagles
' 5-star record, "
Hotel California
" was nominated for a
Grammy
award
Steve Martin
performs the original "King Tut" on
Saturday Night Live
. The song is later released as a single and becomes a hit for the comedian.
Van Halen
's musical career begins
The
Beastie Boys
form
The Pretenders
form
Social Distortion
form
Albums released
Kaya
-
Bob Marley and the Wailers
Top hits on record
"A Little More Love" -
Olivia Newton-John
"Bad Boy" -
Ringo Starr
"Birdland" -
Weather Report
"Cocain" -
Eric Clapton
"Copacabana (At the Copa)" -
Barry Manilow
"Ego" -
Elton John
"Gold Dust Woman" -
Fleetwood Mac
"Grease" -
Frankie Valli
"Hopelessly Devoted to You" -
Olivia Newton-John
"Hot Child In The City" - Nick Gilder
"I Fought The Law" -
The Clash
"Jungle Love" -
Steve Miller Band
"Last Dance" -
Donna Summer
"Lay Down Sally" -
Eric Clapton
"Lights" -
Journey
"Livingston Saturday Night" - Jimmy Buffet
"Movin' Out" -
Billy Joel
"Night Fever" -
The Bee Gees
"One More For The Rodeo" -
UFO
"Part-Time Love" -
Elton John
"R.U. Ready 2 Rock" -
Blue Oyster Cult
"Running On Empty" -
Jackson Browne
"Straight On" -
Heart
"Still The Same" -
Bob Seger
"Stayin' Alive" -
The Bee Gees
"Three Little Birds" -
Bob Marley
"Wonderful Tonight" -
Eric Clapton
"You're the One that I Want" -
John Travolta
and
Olivia Newton-John
Published popular songs
"Just The Way You Are" w.m. Billy Joel
"Only The Good Die Young" w.m. Billy Joel
"Sultans Of Swing" w.m. Mark Knopfler
"Three Times A Lady" w.m. Lionel Richie
"You Don't Bring Me Flowers" w. Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman & Neil Diamond m. Neil Diamond
Musical theater
Ain't Misbehavin'
Broadway production
The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas
Broadway production
Eubie
Broadway production
Evita
London production
''
Hello Dolly
Broadway revival
I'm Getting My Act Together
Broadway production
Piano Bar
Broadway production
Timbuktu
Broadway production
On The Twentieth Century
Broadway production
Musical films
Grease
The Wiz
Opera
The Red Line
(
Punainen viiva
) by Aulis Sallinen
Births
? -
Kris Roe
,
The Ataris
March 11
- Joel,
Good Charlotte
April 22
-
Daniel Johns
,
Silverchair
May 1
-
Matt Lovato
,
Mest
August 23
- Julian Casablancas,
The Strokes
August 28
-
Max Collins
,
Eve 6
September 13
-
Fiona Apple
September 30
- Steve Klein,
New Found Glory
October 14
-
Usher
November 9
-
Sisqo
December 1
-
Brad Delson
,
Linkin Park
Deaths
January 23
- Terry Kath,
Chicago
guitarist and vocalist
January 31
- Greg Herbert,
Blood Sweat & Tears
saxophonist
April 21
-
Sandy Denny
,
Fairport Convention
, Fotheringay, cerebral haemorrhage
August 24
-
Louis Prima
September 7
-
Keith Moon
, drummer for
The Who