Released in the UK on September 13, 1974, The Move’s “Do Ya,” backed with “No Time,” appeared as a 7-inch vinyl single on Harvest Records (HAR 5086). Written by Jeff Lynne, the track delivered a high‑energy blend of rock, proto–power pop, and layered production, marking the band’s final phase as they transitioned toward the Electric Light Orchestra sound Lynne would soon fully embrace. Although later made famous by ELO’s 1976 re-recording for *A New World Record*, The Move’s

A sweeping, orchestral pop ballad, “Forever” captures Roy Wood at his most romantic and melodically ambitious — lush, heartfelt, and unmistakably stamped with his multi‑instrumental flair. Released on November 16, 1973, the single arrived during Wood’s prolific early solo period following his departure from ELO and the formation of Wizzard. Issued by Harvest Records under catalogue number HAR 5078, the track showcased Wood’s gift for grand, layered arrangements, blending stri

A lush, doo‑wop‑infused glam‑pop epic, “Angel Fingers (A Teen Ballad)” captures Roy Wood and Wizzard at their most exuberant — a technicolour swirl of 1950s nostalgia, stacked harmonies, and orchestral glam maximalism. Released on August 24, 1973, the single arrived as the follow‑up to the band’s chart‑topping smash “See My Baby Jive.” Issued by Harvest Records under catalogue number HAR 5076, the track showcased Wood’s trademark wall‑of‑sound production, blending brass, stri

A dazzling burst of orchestral glam, “See My Baby Jive” marked Wizzard’s arrival as one of the most inventive and flamboyant forces of the early 1970s. Written and produced by Roy Wood, the single fused Phil Spector‑style wall‑of‑sound production with Wood’s eccentric multi‑instrumental brilliance. Released on April 6 1973, it became Wizzard’s first UK No. 1 single, spending four weeks at the top of the charts and becoming the sixth best‑selling UK single of the year. Danish