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Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 3, 1976 Feature article criticising BBC Radio One’s programming balance, focusing on excessive talk and insufficient music. Key Content The piece features an interview with Derek Chinnery, head of Radio One, who defends the station’s approach. He explains the challenges of balancing music with talk, the need for variety, and how the station operates. The article questions whether Radio One provides enough music for its listeners or if it h

Show Overview Supersonic was a British television music programme that aired on ITV from 1975 to 1977. Produced by London Weekend Television, it featured popular artists of the era performing their current hits in front of a teenage studio audience. The show was known for its energetic, behind-the-scenes production style with visible cameras and gallery shots, and served as one of ITV’s main attempts to rival the BBC’s Top of the Pops. Article Context & Main Highlights Show 8

Show Overview Supersonic was a British television music programme that aired on ITV from 1975 to 1977. Produced by London Weekend Television, it featured popular artists of the era performing their current hits in front of a teenage studio audience. The show was known for its energetic, behind-the-scenes production style with visible cameras and gallery shots, and served as one of ITV’s main attempts to rival the BBC’s Top of the Pops. Article Context & Main Highlights Show 7

Show Overview Supersonic was a British television music programme that aired on ITV from 1975 to 1977. Produced by London Weekend Television, it featured popular artists of the era performing their current hits in front of a teenage studio audience. The show was known for its energetic, behind-the-scenes production style with visible cameras and gallery shots, and served as one of ITV’s main attempts to rival the BBC’s Top of the Pops. Article Context & Main Highlights Show 6

Show Overview Supersonic was a British television music programme that aired on ITV from 1975 to 1977. Produced by London Weekend Television, it featured popular artists of the era performing their current hits in front of a teenage studio audience. The show was known for its energetic, behind-the-scenes production style with visible cameras and gallery shots, and served as one of ITV’s main attempts to rival the BBC’s Top of the Pops. Article Context & Main Highlights Show 5

Show Overview Supersonic was a British television music programme that aired on ITV from 1975 to 1977. Produced by London Weekend Television, it featured popular artists of the era performing their current hits in front of a teenage studio audience. The show was known for its energetic, behind-the-scenes production style with visible cameras and gallery shots, and served as one of ITV’s main attempts to rival the BBC’s Top of the Pops. Article Context & Main Highlights Show 4

Show 2 The episode delivered high-energy performances from major chart artists of the day, showcasing the vibrant British pop scene of the period. Early episode of the music series Supersonic, broadcast on ITV1. This show continued building the programme’s reputation with a lively selection of glam, pop, and rock acts popular in mid-1975. Performers & Songs • Suzi Quatro – I May Be Too Young • Alvin Stardust – Move It • Gilbert O'Sullivan – I'll Believe It When I See It • Li

Circus Magazine major 4-page feature on Golden Earring, focusing on guitarist George Kooymans and the band’s explosive rise, their high-energy live shows, and their ambitions as they prepared to conquer America with their new album Switch. THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS A substantial 4-page feature on Golden Earring with a strong focus on guitarist George Kooymans, who declares “I Don’t Want To Be The World’s Greatest Guitarist.” The article explores the band’s gritty, hig

S Show Overview Supersonic was a British television music programme that aired on ITV from 1975 to 1977. Produced by London Weekend Television, it featured popular artists of the era performing their current hits. Unlike the chart-based Top of the Pops, Supersonic had a more flexible format, was recorded in front of a teenage studio audience, and was known for its energetic production style with visible cameras and gallery shots. It was devised by David Deyong, presented/prod

Notes Commercial version featuring four prongs in picture sleeve. Promo version has same track both sides. Released July 6, 1973 7" Vinyl Single Reference: UK: MOON 9 7" UK Vinyl A1. Bad Bad Boy B1. Hard Living B2. Spinning Top UK VARIANTS: • UK - Mooncrest – MOON 9 - 1973 • UK - Mooncrest – MOON 9 - 1973 (Promo) • UK - Mooncrest – MOON 9 - 1973 (Misprint) CHART PERFORMANCE UK: Peak position 10 Weeks on chart: 9 July 21, 1973 – 34 July 28, 1973 – 18 August 4, 1973 – 11 August