The New Musical Express chart for the week ending December 12, 1970 captured a transitional moment between late‑’60s pop and the emerging early‑’70s sound. Dave Edmunds’ “I Hear You Knocking” held the No. 1 spot, while T. Rex’s “Ride A White Swan” continued its rapid ascent, signalling the first spark of the glam era. Publication: New Musical Express Date: December 12, 1970 Format: Weekly singles and albums chart Writer: NME Chart Service A moment of post‑’60s recalibratio