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🔘 Just For Tonight – Single: Oct. 1968
A polished slice of late‑60s British pop, “Just For Tonight” captures David Essex before his rise to stardom, still working within the Brill‑building‑influenced songwriting world of Tony Macaulay and Barry Mason. Smooth, melodic, and radio‑friendly, the single shows Essex’s early promise as a vocalist long before his breakthrough in the 1970s. Released on October 25 1968 by Pye Records (7N 17621), the single pairs the Macaulay/Mason‑penned A‑side with “Goodbye C.,” written by

David Essex
Oct 25, 19683 min read


🔘 I Dig Everything – Single: Aug. 1966
In the late summer of 1966, David Bowie released his fifth solo single. “I Dig Everything” was a bright, upbeat mod-pop track with a strong rhythmic drive and a confident, youthful swagger. Released on August 19, 1966, the single appeared on Pye Records. Backed with “I'm Not Losing Sleep,” this 7-inch release featured two original compositions by Bowie and was produced by Tony Hatch. Label: Pye Records Catalogue Number: 7N 17157 Format: 7" Vinyl Single (Push-Out/Solid Centre)

David Bowie
Aug 19, 19662 min read


🔘 Do Anything You Say – Single: Apr. 1966
In the spring of 1966, David Bowie continued his early solo career with “Do Anything You Say” — a bright, upbeat mod-pop track with a strong beat-group energy and catchy chorus. Released on April 1, 1966, the single appeared on Pye Records under catalogue number 7N 17079. Backed with “Good Morning Girl,” this 7-inch release featured Bowie performing with his backing band The Buzz and was produced by Tony Hatch. Label: Pye Records Catalogue Number: 7N 17079 Format: 7" Vinyl Si

David Bowie
Apr 1, 19663 min read


🔘 Can't Help Thinking About Me – Single: Jan. 1966
In the bitter cold of January 1966, a young David Bowie (then still known as Davy Jones) made one of his earliest attempts at solo stardom. Backed by his band The Lower Third, he released “Can’t Help Thinking About Me” — a punchy, mod-influenced pop-rock track with a strong, urgent chorus. Released on January 14, 1966, the single appeared on Pye Records. This 7-inch release was Bowie’s first single under his own name and marked an important early step in his long recording ca

David Bowie
Jan 14, 19664 min read
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