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Teenage Lament '74 US

A Muscle Of Love Glam Teen Cry Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the US on November 28, 1973, on Warner Bros. Records (catalogue: WB 7762), Alice Cooper Group’s “Teenage Lament '74” was the lead single from Muscle Of Love . Backed with “Hard Hearted Alice,” this glam-rock teen angst anthem — written by Alice Cooper/Neal Smith (A) and Cooper/Michael Bruce (B) — was produced by Jack Richardson & Jack Douglas for Nimbus 9. Peaked at No. 48 on Billboard Hot 100 for 8 weeks. Pr

Alice Cooper Group

Nov 28, 19732 min read

T.Rex in America Article: 1973

two pages POP magazine November 26 1973

T.Rex

Nov 26, 19731 min read

Step Into Christmas Single: 1973

A Turkey-Free Festive Classic Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 26, 1973, on DJM Records (catalogue: DJS 290), Elton John’s “Step Into Christmas” was his first original Christmas song. Backed with “Ho, Ho, Ho (Who'd Be A Turkey At Christmas?),” this Bernie Taupin co-write — produced by Gus Dudgeon — became an instant festive staple, peaking at No. 8 on the Official Singles Chart for 7 weeks. Pressed by Tranco Limited with solid centre and pop-out centre

Elton John

Nov 26, 19732 min read

BBC Radio 1 Club with T.Rex: 1973

Bolan plugs in for the Beeb – rare non album gems live on air! T.Rex’s Radio 1 Club sessions, recorded for the BBC and broadcast on The David Hamilton Show ( November 26 – 30 & December 3 – 7 1973) and Radio 1 Club (November 1973 26 – 29 ). Tracks: 3. Truck On (Tyke) – 3:11 4. Sitting Here – 2:19 Neither the track nor its B-side, "Sitting Here", appeared on an original T. Rex studio album, but both were added as bonus material on re-releases of the 1974 album Zinc Alloy and t

T.Rex

Nov 26, 19731 min read

Marc's Got it Covered: 1973

Bolan rules the front page – glam’s cosmic king in full glory! Music Star Magazine, November 24, 1973

T.Rex

Nov 24, 19731 min read

Truck On (Tyke) Single Chart: 1973

Bolan’s stomping glam trucker anthem roars into the Top 20! T. Rex's "Truck On (Tyke)" entered the UK Singles Chart the week of November 18, - 24, 1973, reaching its highest position at No. 12 on December 22, and 29, 1973. It remained on the chart for a total of 11 weeks. Chart Run November 24 – No. 38 December 1 – No. 20 December 8 – No. 13 December 15 – No. 14 December 22 – No. 12 December 29 – No. 12 January 5 – No. 15 January 12 – No. 18 January 19 – No. 22 Janu

T.Rex

Nov 24, 19733 min read

Muscle Of Love Album: 1973

A Cardboard Carton Hard Rock Swan Song Released in the UK and worldwide on November 20, 1973, on Warner Bros. Records (catalogue: K 56018), Alice Cooper Group’s Muscle Of Love — their seventh and final original-band studio album untill 2025 — was a raw hard rock triumph. Produced by Jack Richardson & Jack Douglas, this 9-track concept featured the iconic cardboard carton packaging with fold-out “Institute of Nude Wrestling” instructions. Peaked at No. 10 US Billboard 200. In

Alice Cooper Group

Nov 20, 19733 min read

Faces & Long John Baldry: First Faces UK Tour Advert (1973)

Rod Stewart & the Faces hit the road with blues legend Long John Baldry! one-page tour advert in Melody Maker, November 17, 1973.

Faces

Nov 18, 19731 min read

Wizzard: Wizzard-Knocking on Wood? Article (1973)

Roy Wood's glam wizards brew more chart magic! one-page article in Record Mirror, November 18, 1973.

Wizzard

Nov 18, 19731 min read

David Bowie: What Made David Doubt? Article (1973)

Bowie bares his soul – retirement rumours rock the glam world! cover only Music Star, November 17, 1973.

David Bowie

Nov 17, 19731 min read

Roxy Music: Stranded Album and Street Life Single Advert (1973)

One-page advertisement in Sounds, November 17, 1973.

Roxy Music

Nov 17, 19731 min read

Ronnie Lane: Romantic Ron knows where he's going Article (1973)

Faces' bass man steps out solo – Ronnie's ready to roam! two-page feature in Sounds, November 17, 1973.

Faces

Nov 17, 19731 min read

New York Dolls: Dolls to Play Biba's Article (1973))

NYC's trash-glam rebels invade London's fashion mecca! news article in Record Mirror, November 17, 1973..

New York Dolls

Nov 17, 19731 min read

Mud: Chart Bustin' Cover Feature (1973)

Mud’s Chart Bustin' , a cover and one-page feature in Record Mirror , November 17, 1973.

Mud

Nov 17, 19731 min read

Cockney Rebel: The Human Menagerie Album Review (1973)

Steve Harley’s theatrical rebels unleash 1974’s sound – today! one-page review titled “A New Band Sounds Like 1974” in Record Mirror, November 17, 1973.