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Best Sellers Charts: 1972
Harry Nilsson's "Without You" tops the 1972 best sellers singles chart, and Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" tops the best sellers album chart, as published in Melody Maker, December 30, 1972. Harry Nilsson released "Without You" in October 1971 as a single from his album Nilsson Schmilsson , on RCA Records. Originally written and recorded by Badfinger in 1970, Nilsson’s cover transformed the song into a dramatic, heart-wrenching ballad. His soaring vocals, pa

Charts
Dec 30, 19722 min read


My Ding-A-Ling Single: 1972
Record Mirror / BBC UK Top 50 Singles Chart A My Ding-A-Ling Xmas No. 1 Freeze Published in Record Mirror on December 9, 1972, this official Record Mirror / BBC Top 50 singles chart shows Chuck Berry – My Ding-A-Ling holding the No. 1 spot for the fourth consecutive week — the longest-running UK No. 1 of 1972. Slade’s “Gudbuy T’Jane sits at No. 3, and T. Rex’s “Solid Gold Easy Action” enters at No. 8. A frozen pre-Christmas chart classic. Chart Overview Publication Details M

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Dec 9, 19721 min read


Gilbert O'Sullivan: Clair Single Chart (1972)
Gentle "Clair" climbs to the top spot! up one place on this weeks Singles Chart, to number one in the POP 30 as published in Melody Maker, November 18, 1972. Gilbert O’Sullivan released "Clair" in October 1972 as a single from his album Back to Front on MAM Records. The Irish singer-songwriter’s tender ballad, written for his manager’s young daughter, Clair Mills, showcases his knack for melodic pop with heartfelt lyrics. Featuring O’Sullivan’s soft vocals, gentle piano, and

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Nov 18, 19721 min read


Rod Stewart: "Never A Dull Moment" Album (1972)
Rod Stewart's "Never a Dull Moment" remains at the number one position in the NME British album chart as published in New Musical Express, October 14, 1972. Rod Stewart released Never a Dull Moment in July 1972, his fourth solo album, on Mercury Records. Following the success of Every Picture Tells a Story , this album solidified Stewart’s blend of rock, folk, and soul, showcasing his raspy vocals and knack for storytelling. Recorded at Morgan and Olympic Studios in London,

Charts
Oct 13, 19721 min read


T. Rex: "Children of the Revolution" Single (1972)
T. Rex's single "Children of the Revolution" moves up five places to number one in the Pop 30 Chart as published in Melody Maker,...

T.Rex
Sep 29, 19721 min read


Alice Cooper Group: "School's Out" Single (1972)
Alice Cooper Group's "School's Out" remains a non-mover at the number one position on the Record Mirror / BBC chart as published in...

Charts
Sep 1, 19721 min read


Sweet: "Little Willy" Single No.1 (1972)
Sweet's "Little Willy" at number one in charts, as reported by Bravo magazine August 23, 1972. In the UK: T. Rex's "Electric Warrior" is...

Sweet
Aug 22, 19721 min read


T.Rex: Single & Album Second Only (1972)
T. Rex's "Telegram Sam" and "Electric Warrior" at number two position in their respective UK charts - Melody Maker, February 5, 1972

Charts
Feb 5, 19721 min read


T. Rex: "Electric Warrior" Album (1971)
T. Rex's "Electric Warrior" resides at the number one position on the 50 albums chart as published in Record Mirror, January 15, 1972.

Charts
Jan 15, 19721 min read


NME Singles Chart: January 8, 1972
The NME Top 30 Singles Chart for the week ending January 8, 1972, featured glam rock holding strong with T. Rex at number 6 with "Jeepster", Slade at number 17 with "'Cos I Luv You", and Faces at number 27 with "Stay with Me". 1. I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing – New Seekers (Polydor) 2. Ernie – Benny Hill (Columbia) 3. Theme from "Shaft" – Isaac Hayes (Stax) 4. Something Tells Me – Cilla Black (Parlophone) 5. No Matter How I Try – Gilbert O'Sullivan (MAM) 6. Jeepster – T

Charts
Jan 8, 19722 min read
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