Glam Slam Chronicles (Everything)

A Festive Duet From The Glam Couple Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 28, 1975, on Jet Records (catalogue: JET 762 / 2001 616), Lynsey De Paul & Barry Blue’s “Happy Christmas To You From Me” was their one-off festive duet. Backed with “Stick To You,” both tracks written/produced by the pair, this charming glam-pop Christmas song — published by Lynsey Music Ltd, Bluey Tunes, and ATV Music Ltd. — did not chart in the UK. Marketed by Polydor, it’s a rare ho

Young Americans hits the US – Bowie goes plastic soul! David Bowie’s It's What Made Bowie Famous , a one-page advert in Rolling Stone, November 20, 1975 Bowie's nine RCA albums are a provocative and permanently entertaining account of his celebrated changes, musical and mental. Fascination is a part of them all. See Bowie as Cher's special guest Sunday Nov. 23rd on CBS-TV RCA DAVID LIVE DAVID TOWER PHILADELPHIA 2 RECORD SET BOWIE RCA DAVID BOWIE THE RISE AND FALL OF ZIGGY STA

David Bowie’s "Bowie No.1", one-page advert in New Musical Express, November 15, 1975.

David Bowie/The Spiders from Mars White Man, Black Man Single Review dated November 15, 1975. THE SPIDERS FROM MARS: "Black Man White Man" (Pye). Trevor Bolder (or "Boulder", as he apparently now wishes to be known) plays remarkably sturdy bass, but good bass playing alone has rarely saved an otherwise poor record, and this record is so poor that it should file bankruptcy papers. It was written by the two new Spiders, who could well have organised a more promising debut. One

David Bowie's Three UK Scrapbook Cuttings from November 15, 1975. How Bowie Wrote Space Oddity, Guest on Cher Show, Next Single Golden Years.

The Woman That Hit 8 Mud’s “Show Me You're A Woman” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 14, 1975, on Private Stock Records (catalogue: PVT.45). Backed with “Don't You Know,” this catchy glam-pop plea, written by John Goodison/Phil Wainman (A) and Ray Stiles/Rob Davis (B), was produced by Phil Wainman (A) for The Utopia Group and Ray Stiles (B). The A-side’s upbeat strut and B-side’s arranged charm peaked at No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart for 8 weeks. Lacque

Essex's Funfair Waltz David Essex’s “If I Could” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 14, 1975, on CBS Records (catalogue: S CBS 3776). Backed with “Funfair,” this wistful ballad, written by David Essex, was produced/arranged/directed by Jeff Wayne for Jeff Wayne Music (Productions) Limited. Both tracks from All The Fun Of The Fair (S 69160), the A-side’s tender melody and fairground charm peaked at No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart for 8 weeks. Lacquer cut by

Ezrin's Muppet-Ready Mayhem Alice Cooper’s “Welcome To My Nightmare” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 14, 1975, on Anchor Records (catalogue: ANC 1025). Backed with “Black Widow,” this theatrical disco-jazz-hard rock fusion, written by Cooper/Wagner (A) and Cooper/Wagner/Ezrin (B), was produced by Bob Ezrin for My Own Production Company Ltd. The A-side’s funky beat, acoustic guitar (Dick Wagner), bass (Tony Levin), clarinet (Jozef Chirowski), drums (Joh

Harvey's Shake That Thing Swing The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s “Gamblin' Bar Room Blues” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 14, 1975, on Vertigo Records (catalogue: ALEX 002). Backed with “Shake That Thing,” this theatrical blues-rock cover of Jimmie Rodgers/Shelley Lee Alley (A) and Alex Harvey original (B), was produced by D. Batchelor for Mountain Records. The A-side’s fiddler-driven barroom tale and B-side’s raucous energy peaked at No. 38 on the

Slade's Imagine That Flip Slade’s “In For A Penny” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 14, 1975, on Polydor Records (catalogue: 2058 663). Backed with “Can You Just Imagine,” this upbeat glam-pop anthem, written by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea, was produced by Chas Chandler for Barn Productions. The lead single from Nobody's Fools, the A-side’s catchy chorus and stomping rhythm peaked at No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart for 8 weeks. Lacquer cut by TONE at Master

Spiders From Mars Reboot The Spiders From Mars’s “White Man, Black Man” was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 14, 1975, on PYE Records (catalogue: 7N 45549). Backed with “Nation Poll,” this post-Bowie glam-funk strut and moody B-side (both written by Black, McDonald, produced by Dennis McKay & the band), were issued in push-out centre, solid centre, and promo variants. No UK chart entry. Issued in paper labels, company sleeve, promo with large A and 14-1

Harley’s Black And White Ballad Steve Harley And Cockney Rebel’s “Black Or White” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 7, 1975, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMI 2369). Backed with “Mad, Mad Moonlight (Live), (recorded live at the Hammersmith Odeon, London, April 14, 1975).” this atmospheric glam rock ballad, written by Steve Harley. Produced by Steve Harley, the A-side’s introspective lyrics and moody melody peaked at No. 2 on the UK Star Breakers Chart. Sing

A Soulful Atlantic Crossing Rod Stewart’s “This Old Heart Of Mine” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 7, 1975, on Riva Records (catalogue: RIVA 1 / WB 6580). Backed with “All In The Name Of Rock 'N' Roll,” this Motown cover, written by Holland/Dozier/Holland, was the second single from the album Atlantic Crossing. Produced by Tom Dowd, the A-side’s soulful horns and Stewart’s raspy vocals peaked at No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart for 9 weeks. Issued in a Ri

A Cosmic Return to Number One David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” 7-inch vinyl single reissue, reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart on November 2 - 8 and 9 - 15, 1975, on RCA Records (catalogue: RCA 2593). Backed with “Changes” and “Velvet Goldmine,” this re-release of Bowie’s 1969 breakthrough track, written by Bowie, celebrated its sixth anniversary amid Bowie’s Young Americans era. Produced by Gus Dudgeon, the A-side’s psychedelic folk-rock tale of astronaut Major Tom charted fo

David Bowie’s The Bowie Oddity, a cover and two-page feature & news clip in Record Mirror, November 1, 1975.

Lou Reed & David Essex’s "Lou Laid Low" , a one-page feature in Circus Magazine ,November 1, 1975.

David Essex’s "Gosh it's You" , a one-page feature in Record Mirror , November 1, 1975.

Rod Stewart’s "Atlantic Crossing" , a one-page album review in Circus Magazine , November 1, 1975.

Leo Sayer’s Two Pages Circus Magazine (Nov 1, 1975)

The Tubes’ "The Tubes Work on So Many Levels" , a one-page album review in Circus Magazine , November 1, 1975.