On July 9, 1971, Mott The Hoople released the single "Midnight Lady" backed with "The Debt" in the UK on Island Records. RELEASE INFORMATION Released July 9, 1971 Label: Island Records (WIP 6105, UK) Format: 7" Vinyl Single A-Side: Midnight Lady (3:30) B-Side: The Debt (4:15) Writers: Ian Hunter and Mick Ralphs (both tracks) INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS: • Australia - Island Records – IK-4320 - 1971 • France - Island Records – 6138 002 - 1971 • Germany - Island Records – 10 305 AT

Publication: The Toronto Telegram Date: Saturday, July 3, 1971 Major feature examining the state of rock music festivals and the counter-culture scene in the post-Woodstock era. The article questions whether the massive energy and idealism of late-1960s rock festivals had begun to fade by 1971. The piece reflects on the decline of large-scale rock festivals, citing financial struggles, promoter burnout, audience issues, drug use, violence, and changing cultural dynamics. It

Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 3, 1971 Every Picture Tells A Story “ROD: a ton of genius...” Highly enthusiastic album review of Rod Stewart’s latest solo record, praising it as a masterpiece. The reviewer hails Rod Stewart’s work as touched by “some magical touch” and calls the album a real stunner. It highlights tracks like “Every Picture Tells A Story” (Mercury) and praises Stewart’s ability to blend styles with genius-level songwriting and performance. The review ce

A major multi-page cover story and in-depth feature in Cream magazine that presents a surprisingly warm, human portrait of the Alice Cooper Group, contrasting their notorious shock-rock stage persona with the affable, intelligent personalities behind the theatrics. THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS This extensive Cream magazine feature goes behind the macabre makeup and onstage chaos to reveal the real people in the Alice Cooper Group. The article explores their outrageous li

The June 28, 1971 issue of BRAVO Magazine features a fun double-page spread on the Scottish band Middle of the Road, with the playful headline “Vier Schotten haben einen Vogel” (“Four Scots have a bird” – referencing their hit “Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep”). Publication: BRAVO Date: June 28, 1971 Country: Germany Location: Munich Section: Band Feature / Pop Portrait THE STORY This colourful two-page article introduces the four members of Middle of the Road — Sally Carr, Ian Le

A catchy, upbeat pop single from Chicory Tip, “Excuse Me Baby” continued the band’s string of accessible, radio-friendly releases in the early 1970s. Produced by Roger Easterby and Des Champ, it showcased their polished pop sound during the height of their chart success. Artist: Chicory Tip Date: June 25, 1971 Catalogue: CBS 7312 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Excuse Me Baby” Written by: Art Wayne Produced by: Roger Easterby, Des Champ B-Side: “The Devil Rides T

A bright, upbeat pop single from the hit TV series The Partridge Family, “I Woke Up In Love This Morning” captured the wholesome, catchy sound that made the group a major 1970s success, featuring Shirley Jones and David Cassidy. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: The Partridge Family Label: Bell Date: June 24, 1971 Catalogue: BLL-9628 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Australia A-Side: “I Woke Up In Love This Morning” Written by: Irwin Levine, L. Russell Brown B-Side: “Twenty-Four Hours

A 1971 BBC radio broadcast from Sounds Of The Seventies featuring Strawbs performing two standout tracks from their progressive folk-rock repertoire: “The Hangman And The Papist” and “Witchwood.” Artist: Strawbs Title: Sounds Of The Seventies (BBC Radio Broadcast) Date: June 23, 1971 Label: BBC Radio 1 Format / Type: Radio Broadcast Recording Country: United Kingdom TRACK LIST The Hangman And The Papist Witchwood THE STORY On June 23, 1971, Strawbs appeared on the BBC Radio

The June 19, 1971 edition of Melody Maker features a profile on Peter Noone (formerly of Herman’s Hermits) as he launches his solo career with the single “Oh You Pretty Things”, written by David Bowie. Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 19, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Artist Feature THE STORY The article follows Peter Noone’s transition from teen idol to solo artist. It discusses his new single, songwriting collaborations (including with Bowie), a