In the winter of 1965, an 18-year-old David Essex stepped into the recording studio for his second solo single. Still years away from his 1970s stardom, he delivered “Can't Nobody Love You” — a raw, passionate bluesy soul belter that showcased his powerful, emotive voice. Released on December 3, 1965, the single appeared on Fontana Records under catalogue number TF 620 (also listed as 267503 TF). Backed with “Baby I Don't Mind,” this 7-inch release highlighted the young Essex

In the autumn of 1965, a 20-year-old Rod Stewart released his third solo single. “The Day Will Come” was a soulful, mid-tempo ballad that highlighted his already distinctive raspy voice and emotional delivery. Released on November 19, 1965, the single appeared on Columbia Records under catalogue number DB 7766. Backed with “Why Does It Go On,” both tracks were written by Barry Mason. Label: Columbia Records Catalogue Number: DB 7766 Format: 7" Vinyl Single (Push-Out/Solid Cen

In the autumn of 1965, a 17-year-old Marc Bolan (then still known as Mark Feld) stepped into the spotlight for the first time as a solo artist. Long before the folk mysticism of Tyrannosaurus Rex or the electric glam of T. Rex, he released his debut solo single “The Wizard” — a gentle, folk-tinged pop song with a touch of whimsy. Released on November 19, 1965, the single appeared on Decca Records under catalogue number F.12288. This 7-inch release marked the very beginning of

In the summer of 1965, a young Davy Jones (later known as David Bowie) was still finding his voice as a recording artist. Backed by his band The Lower Third, he released “You've Got a Habit of Leaving” — a powerful, mod-influenced beat track with a raw, energetic edge. Released on August 20, 1965, the single appeared on Parlophone Records under catalogue number R 5315. Backed with “Baby Loves That Way,” this 7-inch release marked one of the earliest official recordings of Bow

The Manish Boys’ 1965 Parlophone single featuring Bowie’s first released composition and a Jimmy Page guitar solo.