Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Publication: Street Life Date: February 7–20, 1976 Striking front cover of the UK music and culture magazine featuring a bold illustrated portrait of Steve Harley. The cover promotes “Harley sees Red on bed” as the main feature. It also highlights interviews with Cockney Rebel and Be Bop, “Selling the Young Dudes”, plus coverage of J.G. Ballard, David Bowie, Lou Reed albums, Gil Scott-Heron, and the Amsterdam Connection. Notable

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Publication: Look-in (Junior TVTimes) Date: Week ending December 14, 1974 Colourful front cover of the popular junior TV magazine featuring Steve Harley of Cockney Rebel. Exclusive interview with Steve Harley plus a colour photo. The issue also promotes a competition to win 20 Cockney Rebel albums and includes a Black Arrow pin-up and TV feature. Notable Details Striking red cover with a large illustrated portrait of Steve Harley

Queen’s third studio album Sheer Heart Attack, released on November 8, 1974, marked their breakthrough into mainstream success with the hit “Killer Queen” and a shift toward a more direct, hard rock and glam sound. Artist: Queen Title: Sheer Heart Attack Date: November 8, 1974 Label: EMI Format / Type: LP Vinyl Album (Stereo), Cassette Album, 8-Track Cartridge Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: LP: EMC 3061 / OC 062 ◦ 96025 (and variants) Cassette (TC): TC-EMC 3061 / OC 244 o

This Melody Maker review gives an exclusive preview of David Bowie’s forthcoming double album David Live, recorded at the Tower Theater in Philadelphia. While recognising the strength of Bowie’s band and the ambitious packaging of the release, the reviewer is highly critical of Bowie’s strained vocals and argues that the recording fails to capture the theatrical power and excitement of the live shows themselves. Publication: Melody Maker Date: October 26, 1974 Country: United

The October 26, 1974 issue of Music Star features David Essex in a full-page colour cover portrait. Against the magazine’s distinctive bright yellow design, the cover promotes additional features on The Glitter Band, Arrows and Pan’s People, together with film photography and a special “day at the races” promotion. Publication: Music Star Date: October 26, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Cover Price: 10p The front cover is dominated by a large seated colour portrait of David Ess

"Sally Can't Dance" was released in Yugoslavia on October 22, 1974 through RCA Victor. Issued under the dual catalogue numbers SRCA-88794 / PB-10081, the 7-inch single paired the title track with "Ennui". Both sides were written by Lou Reed and shared the same production team, with Reed working alongside Steve Katz. RECORDING Both "Sally Can't Dance" and "Ennui" were written by Lou Reed. The two recordings were produced by Steve Katz and Lou Reed. TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES • Sally

David Essex was released in September 1974 as the second studio album by David Essex. Arriving after the success of Rock On and Essex's starring roles in the films That'll Be The Day and Stardust, the album further established him as one of Britain's most successful singer-songwriters of the mid-1970s. Produced, arranged and conducted by Jeff Wayne, the album combined pop, rock and glam influences while showcasing Essex's growing confidence as a songwriter. The release genera

Released by CBS in the UK on October 18, 1974, “Saturday Gig” was issued as a 7-inch single backed with a medley of “Jerkin’ Crocus”, “Sucker” and “Violence”. Written by Ian Hunter and produced by Mott The Hoople, the single reached No. 41 on the UK chart. “Saturday Gig” appeared as the principal side of the release, running 3:50, while the reverse presented the 4:20 medley. The release was a UK production and appeared in several domestic configurations, including solid-centr

Released in Canada on October 17, 1974, Please Please Me paired David Cassidy's interpretation of the Lennon and McCartney composition with Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield. Issued by Bell under catalogue number BELL 45605X, the single brought together Cassidy's versions of two songs originally associated with major pop successes of the previous decade. Both recordings were produced by David Cassidy and Barry Ainsworth. RECORDING RECORDI

Melody Maker devoted its cover and an exclusive three‑page picture spread to David Bowie as he unveiled a dramatic new musical direction. Recorded in Philadelphia with leading soul producers Gamble and Huff, the sessions revealed a markedly different Bowie, moving away from the theatrical world of Diamond Dogs and embracing a powerful soul‑influenced sound. Publication: Melody Maker Publication Date: October 12, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: August–October 1974 Phi