Wonder how Taylor would do with "The Tracks of My Tears"(Linda Ronstadt in 1976 but orignially a Motown classic by Smokey Robinson.) "Cupid"(Tony Orlando in 1976 but originally Sam Cooke) is another that caught my eye. "Only Sixteen"(Dr. Hook 1976) is another Sam Cooke song on the list but Taylor's gray hair might may that one a little creepy.:-O
Looking through 1979(Elliott) and having trouble. Maybe "I'll Never Love This Way Again"(Dionne Warwick) or "We've Got Tonight"(Bob Seger).
http://www.musicoutfitters.com/topsongs/1979.htm
http://musicradio.computer.net/Top1979.html
http://www.oldiesloon.com/il/wls89of79.htm
I think tracks of my tears would be a good song for him.