Events in Music History in December 1977

Saturday Night Fever

Dec 12 "Saturday Night Fever", film starring John Travolta, with music by the Bee Gees, premieres in NYC

Don Juan's Reckless Daughter

Dec 13 Asylum Records releases "Don Juan's Reckless Daughter", Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell's 9th studio album;

Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Dec 17 Elvis Costello & The Attractions 1st US TV appearance on "Saturday Night Live"

Cat Stevens Converts

Dec 23 British singer-songwriter Cat Stevens formally converts to Islam, taking the name Yusuf Islam

  • Dec 31 Musical revue "Bubbling Brown Sugar" featuring songs of the Harlem Renaissance, closes at ANTA Theater, NYC, after 766 performances
  • Dec 31 Revival of Mitch Leigh and Joe Darion's musical "Man of La Mancha" starring Richard Kiley, closes at the Palace Theater, NYC, after 124 performances