This newspaper music feature reports on Rod Stewart's decision to give away free copies of his new album Foot Loose And Fancy Free following his much-publicised split from Britt Ekland. The article links the promotion to growing public interest surrounding Stewart's personal life and his latest record release. Publication: The Sydney Morning Herald Date: November 20, 1977 Country: Australia Appearing within the paper's Sounds Set music section, the article is headlined “Stewa

"We Are The Champions" was issued in the Netherlands on October 22, 1977 through EMI under catalogue number 5C 006-60045. The single brought together two Queen compositions, with Freddie Mercury's "We Are The Champions" on the A-side and Brian May's "We Will Rock You" on the reverse. Both recordings were produced by Queen and Mike Stone. RECORDING "We Are The Champions" was written by Freddie Mercury. "We Will Rock You" was written by Brian May. Both tracks were produced by Q

"Down By The Docks" was released in the Netherlands on October 22, 1977 through Epic Records under catalogue number EPC 5566. The single paired "Down By The Docks", written by G. Kajanus, with "Put Your Mouth Where The Money Is", written by Marsh and Serpell. Both sides were produced by Bruce Johnston and Curt Becher, giving the two-track release a consistent production partnership. RECORDING "Down By The Docks" was written by G. Kajanus. "Put Your Mouth Where The Money Is" w

Released in the Netherlands on October 15, 1977, "A Big Surprise" was issued by CBS Records under catalogue number CBS 5593. The single paired "A Big Surprise" with "Forever Young" and was credited to Sparks, the group formed by brothers Ron Mael and Russell Mael. The release formed part of the group's late-1970s CBS period and showcased the songwriting partnership of Ron and Russell Mael on both sides of the single. According to release information published by the Stichting

Released in the Netherlands on October 15, 1977, "Heroes" was issued by RCA Victor under catalogue number PB-1121. The single paired the title track from Bowie's then-current "Heroes" album with the instrumental album track "V-2 Schneider" as its B-side. Written during Bowie's celebrated late-1970s creative period, the release showcased two contrasting sides of his work. The A-side presented one of his most iconic compositions, co-written with Brian Eno, while the B-side high

Released on October 14, 1977, "Heroes" was David Bowie's twelfth studio album and the second instalment of the celebrated Berlin Trilogy. Issued by RCA Victor in the United Kingdom, the album followed Low earlier the same year and remains the only album from the trilogy recorded entirely in Berlin. Created during a period of artistic reinvention, the album saw Bowie continuing his collaboration with Brian Eno and producer Tony Visconti. While Low explored fragmented structure

Released on October 13, 1977, Queen's First E.P. was a Yugoslav-exclusive 7-inch extended play release issued by EMI / Jugoton. Rather than promoting a current single, the EP served as a compact retrospective of material drawn from several of Queen's most successful mid-1970s albums. The four-track release featured songs written by Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor and Brian May, showcasing the diversity of the band's catalogue. Included were selections from A Night At The Opera,

A major NME album feature examines David Bowie during one of the most dramatic transitions of his career, focusing on the end of one artistic phase and the emergence of another as Bowie continued to redefine his music, image and creative direction. Publication: New Musical Express Date: October 8, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Appearing in NME's Albums section, this feature is headlined “The Last Days Of David Bowie” with the subtitle “(New Music Next Und Tag)”. The article ce

Record Mirror reviews David Bowie’s latest musical direction, examining the growing acclaim surrounding his Berlin‑era work while considering the loyalty and expectations of his audience. Publication: Record Mirror Date: October 8, 1977 Country: United Kingdom This Record Mirror album review, written by James Hamilton, focuses on David Bowie’s contemporary work during his late‑1977 creative period. Headlined “Bowie — and Blind Faith”, the article explores the critical respons

A major Sounds interview finds David Bowie discussing film, directing, performance, artistic control and life beyond music, presenting a thoughtful portrait of Bowie during one of the most creative and experimental periods of his career. Publication: Sounds Date: October 8, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Conducted by Philippe Manoeuvre and Jonathan Farren for Rock & Folk Magazine and translated by Tony Bradman, this extensive interview focuses on David Bowie’s growing interest