Introduction
The cast
Oral histories
Cuttings
Links
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NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS articles from yesterday's papers
Tips for the Top
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Who is the future of rock & roll? Here's a selection of yesterday's predictions.
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The Charts
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The Top 100 Songs of All Time, as voted for by (a) listeners to Capital Radio and (b) writers on the NME - a study in contrasts from the mid-1970s.
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'Blue Eyed Soul'
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An interview with Gerry Shury, the unsung genius of British soul, reviewing his career to date.
Black Music 1975
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'Bright Sparks'
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Ron & Russell Mael, interviewed by Chris Welch, discuss the role of teeth in English rock history.
Melody Maker 13 April 1974
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'Russian Rubette'
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John Richardson, in an extraordinary interview, reflects on politics, religion and punk. Unmissable.
Record Mirror 5 February 1977
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'Smokie Rising'
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Celebrating their first year of success, Smokie look back on a long career of near-misses.
Record Mirror 3 January 1976
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'Are You Ready For Gary Glitter?'
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As 'Rock & Roll Part 2' hit the charts, NME interviewed the man, who trimmed six years off his age and pretended his real name was Paul Raven
New Musical Express 1 July 1972
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'Hello: Their first break'
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The earliest (I believe) article on Hello in the national press - more than two years before they had a hit
Record Mirror 19 August 1972
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'Rock and the Rollers'
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An early article on the Bay City Rollers at the time of 'Keep On Dancing'
Melody Maker 30 October 1971
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'Wake For It'
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Johnny Wakelin finally scores a follow-up hit to 'Black Superman'
Record Mirror 7 August 1976
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Singles Reviews
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Peter Jones casts a critical eye over the new releases - some destined to be classics, others long forgotten
Record Mirror 1971
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'Pop Fever '72'
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An excellent round-table discussion on the future of pop with Chinn & Chapman, Jonathan King, Mickie Most, Chas Chandler & Brian Longley
Record Mirror 22 January 1972
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The Back Pages
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A random selection of the sort of adverts you used to get in the back pages of Melody Maker.
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plus some galleries that you might enjoy:
and don't forget to visit a fabulous collection of 1970s pop annuals at our sister site:
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Tips for the Top
The Charts
Blue Eyed Soul
Bright Sparks
Jimmy's Premium Bonds
Russian Rubette
Smokie Rising
Just an ordinary girl
Are you ready for Gary?
Hello: their first break
Middle of the Road
Nicky Chinn & The Sweet
Rock & the Rollers
Bubblegum
Johnny Wakelin
1971 singles reviews
Pop Fever '72
The Back Pages
Sheet Music
Picture Sleeves
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