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🔘 I Got A Right – Single: Apr. 1978
Released on April 7 1978, “I Got A Right” arrived as part of RCA’s final contractual sweep with Iggy Pop, drawing material from the live album *TV Eye Live 1977*. The single paired the ferocious A‑side with “Sixteen,” both taken from performances recorded across multiple US cities in 1977. Although assembled quickly and cheaply from soundboard tapes, the album and its associated singles captured Iggy at his most volatile and electrifying, backed by a band that included David

Iggy Pop
Apr 7, 19783 min read


🎼 Breakin' Down Again – Single: Apr. 1976
Issued in the UK on 23 April 1976 on RCA Victor (catalogue RCA 2680), “Breakin' Down Again” was the lead single from David Cassidy’s second RCA album *Home Is Where the Heart Is*. 🔘 The Story Following the huge teen-idol success of the early 1970s, David Cassidy continued his solo career on RCA with the 1976 album *Home Is Where the Heart Is*, produced by Cassidy and Bruce Johnston. “Breakin' Down Again” was chosen as the lead UK single, showcasing a more mature, introspect

David Cassidy
Apr 23, 19762 min read


🔘 Golden Years – Single: Nov. 1975
In the sleek winter of 1975, David Bowie was deep in his “plastic soul” phase. Fresh from the critical and commercial triumph of *Young Americans*, he released “Golden Years” — a smooth, funky dancefloor groove that blended Philadelphia soul, disco rhythms and Bowie’s unmistakable cool. Released on November 21, 1975, the single appeared on RCA Victor under catalogue number RCA 2640 (also listed as PB 10441). Backed with the tender ballad “Can You Hear Me,” this 7-inch release

David Bowie
Nov 21, 19753 min read


🔘 Knock on Wood – Single: Sept. 1974
A fierce, swaggering live cut from the Diamond Dogs tour, “Knock on Wood” captures Bowie’s 1974 soul‑infused stage persona at full voltage. Released on September 13, 1974, “Knock on Wood” showcased David Bowie’s evolving sound during his ambitious Diamond Dogs tour, recorded live in the United States earlier that year. Backed with a powerful, extended live version of “Panic in Detroit,” the single highlighted Bowie’s shift toward a more soulful, brass‑driven style that would

David Bowie
Sep 13, 19743 min read


🎼Slaughter On 10th Avenue – Single: Apr 1974
Taken from his debut album of the same name, Slaughter on 10th Avenue was the second single released while Ronson was still closely tied to the Spiders From Mars legacy. The track highlighted his orchestral flair, arranging talent, and knack for reimagining classic material with a bold, cinematic sweep. Released in the UK on 11 April 1974, the single appeared in multiple centre‑style variants and promotional editions. Though it did not chart, it remains a key artefact of Rons

Mick Ronson
Apr 11, 19742 min read


🔘 Only After Dark – Single FR: 1974
A unique French‑market issue, this 1974 7" single reverses the standard UK running order, placing “Only After Dark” on the A‑side and pairing it with a Ronson‑arranged cover of “Love Me Tender” on the B‑side. Issued by RCA Victor France, this pressing stands apart from the UK sequence and has become a notable collector’s variant due to its alternate track priority and regional exclusivity. Released in France under catalogue number APBO 0212, this edition was manufactured spec

Mick Ronson
Apr 11, 19742 min read


🔘 Sorrow – Single: Sep. 1973
Netherlands - RCA Victor - 1973 France - RCA Victor - 1973 A shimmering, melancholic glam‑pop jewel, “Sorrow” became one of David Bowie’s most enduring early‑’70s hits — a lush, elegant reinvention of the McCoys’ 1965 track, filtered through Bowie’s *Pin Ups* era glamour and emotional finesse. Released on September 28, 1973, the single arrived as the lead release from *Pin Ups*, Bowie’s album of 1960s covers. Issued by RCA Victor under catalogue number RCA 2424, the track sho

David Bowie
Sep 28, 19733 min read


🔘 Walk On The Wild Side / Perfect Day – Double A-Side Single: Nov. 1972
In the glittering underbelly of early 1970s New York, Lou Reed emerged from the ashes of The Velvet Underground as a solo artist with a sharp eye for the demimonde. Teamed with the visionary production of David Bowie and Mick Ronson at the height of Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust fame, Reed delivered Transformer — a stylish, sleazy, and sophisticated masterpiece that fused street-smart storytelling with glam polish. “Walk On The Wild Side,” its iconic lead single, painted vivid portr

Lou Reed
Nov 24, 19723 min read


🔘 The Jean Genie – Single: Nov. 1972
In the electrifying late months of 1972, David Bowie stood at the absolute peak of his Ziggy Stardust fame. With his androgynous charisma and theatrical rock vision, he unleashed “The Jean Genie,” a raw, riff-driven stomper that blended bluesy swagger with glam attitude. The track paid sly homage to Jean Genet while capturing the sleazy, streetwise energy of New York and London’s underground scenes, all wrapped in Mick Ronson’s blistering guitar work. Released on November 24,

David Bowie
Nov 24, 19723 min read


🔘 John, I’m Only Dancing – Single: Sep. 1972
In the electric summer of 1972, David Bowie was at the dazzling height of Ziggy Stardust mania. Fresh from the success of “Starman” and the groundbreaking album *The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars*, Bowie released “John, I’m Only Dancing” — a sharp, sexually ambiguous glam rocker that perfectly captured his provocative, androgynous persona. Released on September 1, 1972, the single appeared on RCA Victor under catalogue number RCA 2263. Backed with

David Bowie
Sep 1, 19725 min read
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