A fun, festive Music Star magazine cover featuring Gary Glitter dressed as Santa Claus, promoting his “lonely Christmas” alongside seasonal teases for Osmondmania, David Essex, and a Bill Oddie Christmas special. Gary Glitter brings glam to the North Pole — Santa never looked so glittery! Music Star Date: December 28, 1974 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Gary Glitter in full Santa Claus costume with white beard and dramatic expression • Festive headlines includi

The Osmonds’ single “Love Me For A Reason” climbed one spot to reach **number one** on the UK Singles Chart as published in *Melody Maker* on **September 14, 1974**. Released on Kolob Records and distributed by MGM, the track served as the title song for their sixth studio album and marked a stylistic shift toward polished pop‑soul balladry. With Merrill Osmond on lead vocals and production by Motown veteran Johnny Bristol, the single blended orchestral swells, clean harmonie