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Barry Blue: (Velvet Voice)
Saturday Night Swagger: Velvet jacket, velvet voice, velvet hooks-Barry turned weekends into dance-floor fever with Dancin’ (on a Saturday Night). Co-wrote for Heatwave, Lynsey de Paul, and half the charts, but his own singles were pure glam sunshine. More velvet grooves dropping weekly.


A Beginner’s Guide - Barry Blue
(The King of Saturday Night Glam) Barry Blue (born Barry Ian Green, December 4, 1950) is an English singer, songwriter, and producer. A prominent figure in the early 1970s glam rock and pop scene, he scored several memorable hits with his smooth voice, catchy hooks, and upbeat party anthems. Best known for his 1973 smash “Dancin’ (On a Saturday Night)”, Barry Blue became a teen idol and a staple of British charts during the height of glam. EARLY LIFE & MUSICAL BEGINNINGS Born

Barry Blue
Jan 1, 2023


Barry Blue (June 22, 1974) Music Star – “Room at The Top For BARRY”
The June 22, 1974 issue of Music Star magazine features a multi-page lifestyle spread on Barry Blue titled “Room at The Top For BARRY”, showcasing the singer relaxing in his luxurious penthouse flat and highlighting his personality, style, and daily life. Publication: Music Star Date: June 22, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Colour Feature / Interior Spread (3 pages) THE STORY The article follows Barry Blue at home, capturing him in his penthouse flat e

Barry Blue
Jun 22, 1974


Barry Blue (May 25, 1974) Barry’s Summertime Blues - Music Star
A fun, full-page feature from Music Star magazine dated May 25, 1974, titled “Barry’s Summertime Blues”, focusing on singer-songwriter Barry Blue. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Music Star Date: May 25, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature Article THE STORY Barry Blue shares his thoughts on summer, touring, and life on the road. The piece includes his personal answers to fan questions about holidays, his favourite places, and how he deals with the pressures of f

Barry Blue
May 25, 1974


Barry Blue (May 11, 1974) Sensational First Album Advert – New Musical Express
he advert announces the release of Barry Blue’s first album on Bell Records, catalogue number BELLS 238. It features a large monochrome photograph of Barry Blue in a white stage outfit with decorative trim, set against a dark background. The design uses bold typography for the artist’s name and the headline “Sensational First Album.” A smaller image of the album cover appears to the right, listing tracks including “Do You Wanna Dance?,” “Dancin’ (On A Saturday Night),

Barry Blue
May 11, 1974


Barry Blue (May 4 1974) First Album - Advert:
his full‑page advertisement promotes Barry Blue’s debut album, released on Bell Records in spring 1974. The design is bold and monochrome, featuring Blue in a white stage outfit with black trim, posed confidently against a dark backdrop. The headline — “Sensational First Album” — captures the exuberant tone typical of Bell’s mid‑’70s marketing style.

Barry Blue
May 4, 1974
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