A novelty pastiche inspired by one of Bowie’s early influences, Anthony Newley, “The Laughing Gnome” was released on Deram in April 1967. Built around Bowie’s dialogue with a sped‑up “gnome” voice (created with engineer Gus Dudgeon), the single blended children’s‑song whimsy with music‑hall humour. Despite positive early reviews, it failed to chart on release — though it would famously return in 1973 to reach No. 6 in the UK. The original 1967 UK pressing is identifiable by i

In the autumn of 1967, long before they became known for their glam rock hits, a young band called Mud released their debut single. “Flower Power” was a bright, harmony-rich pop track that perfectly captured the psychedelic summer-of-love vibe of the era. Released on October 13, 1967, the single appeared on CBS Records under catalogue number 203002. Backed with “You're My Mother,” this 7-inch release marked the very first recording by the band that would later become one of t

David Bowie’s US debut album arrived in August 1967 as a modified version of the UK release, reshaped for the American market by Deram. The record presented Bowie’s early baroque‑pop, music‑hall persona — whimsical, theatrical, and steeped in Edwardian storytelling — years before his glam‑rock reinventions. The US edition removed two tracks and re‑sequenced the material, creating a streamlined version of Bowie’s first full‑length statement. Released in August 1967 by Deram (D

In the summer of 1967, David Bowie was still an aspiring young artist searching for his breakthrough. Before the glam rock revolution and the creation of Ziggy Stardust, he released “Love You Till Tuesday” — a light, whimsical pop song with a touch of music-hall charm and playful orchestration. Released on July 14, 1967, the single appeared on Deram Records under catalogue number DM 135. Backed with “Did You Ever Have a Dream,” this 7-inch release was one of Bowie’s final sin

David Bowie’s debut album introduced a theatrical, music‑hall‑infused songwriter still years away from the glam‑rock reinventions that would define his legend. Rooted in baroque pop, Edwardian whimsy, and character‑driven storytelling, the album stands as a snapshot of Bowie’s earliest creative identity — eccentric, ambitious, and already reaching beyond the pop norms of 1967. Released on June 1 1967 by Deram (DML 1007), the album marked Bowie’s first full‑length studio rele

In the spring of 1967, The Shotgun Express — one of the most star-studded “what if” bands of the British R&B scene — released their second and final single, a soulful mod stomper fronted by a young Rod Stewart. Issued in the UK on 28 April 1967, “Funny 'Cos Neither Could I” was backed with “Indian Thing”. 🔘 The Story The Shotgun Express was formed in London in May 1966 when Peter Bardens’ instrumental group Peter B’s Looners (featuring Bardens on keyboards, a young Peter Gre

A pop‑rock hit backed with one of the most important instrumental sessions of the 1960s.