A glam‑charged week where Slade stormed to No. 1, Elton John ruled the album charts, and the UK and U.S. scenes revealed two very different musical identities.

A snapshot of March 1973 in full colour — glam at its peak, soul rising, and the charts shifting beneath the glitter.

A genre‑blending snapshot of March 1973, with Strawbs, Sweet, Elton John, and Neil Diamond leading the charts.

The *New Musical Express* British Singles Chart for the week published on **January 27, 1973** captured a pivotal moment in early‑’70s pop and glam. With Sweet’s “Blockbuster” taking the top spot and David Bowie’s “The Jean Genie” close behind, the chart reflected the peak of glam‑rock dominance, alongside soul, MOR, and emerging rock crossovers. Compiled from sales up to Tuesday, January 23, the listing remains one of the most iconic snapshots of the era. Publication: New Mu