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🔘 Look What You’ve Been Missing – Single: Feb. 1977
Released on February 11, 1977, “Look What You’ve Been Missing” marked The Glitter Band’s return to their original name after a period recording as The G Band. Having moved to CBS Records and later Epic, the group attempted to re‑establish themselves during a period when glam rock’s commercial power was fading. Co‑written by John Rossall and Gerry Shephard, the single carried the hallmarks of their classic sound but ultimately failed to chart.

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Feb 12, 19772 min read


🔘People Like You and People Like Me – Single: Feb. 1976
The Glitter Band’s People Like You and People Like Me (1976) — a UK Top 5 single on Bell Records.

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Feb 13, 19763 min read


🔘 The Tears I Cried – Single: Apr. 1975
A driving, emotional slice of mid‑70s glam, “The Tears I Cried” arrived as The Glitter Band were at the height of their commercial power. Built on tight harmonies, melodic drama, and the group’s signature rhythmic stomp, the single became one of their biggest UK hits—showcasing the band’s ability to stand on their own beyond their origins as Gary Glitter’s backing group. Released on April 4 1975 by Bell Records (BELL 1416), the single paired the anthemic A‑side with “Until To

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Apr 4, 19754 min read


🔘 Goodbye My Love – Single: Jan. 1975
Released in the UK on January 10, 1975, The Glitter Band’s “Goodbye My Love,” backed with “Got To Get Ready For Love,” appeared as a 7-inch vinyl single on Bell Records (BELL 1391). Written by band members and produced within the Bell Records glam-pop framework, the track showcased the group’s shift toward a more melodic, emotional sound while retaining their signature stomping glam rhythm. Entering the Official Singles Chart on January 18, 1975, it climbed to No. 2 and remai

Glitter Band
Jan 10, 19753 min read


Glitter Band (May 4 1974) Scandal– Feature
Publication: Disc Magazine Date: May 4 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature (1 page) Title: Scandal! Shock! Sensation! Overview This Disc Magazine feature from May 4 1974 captures the Glitter Band at the height of their glam‑rock fame. Written in the tabloid style typical of Disc, the article opens with a tongue‑in‑cheek lament about the difficulty of finding scandal among “pop’s nice guys.” The band — John Rossall, Gerry Shephard, Pete Phipps, Tony Leonard

Glitter Band
May 4, 19741 min read


📰 The Man Behind Glitter – Cover: Apr. 1974
A bright, tightly composed snapshot of glam‑era pop culture, this DISC cover captures the energy and theatricality of 1974’s music landscape. The Glitterband’s confident pose anchors a page filled with star‑driven headlines and chart‑era urgency. A glam‑rock moment preserved in print. Arriving during a period when UK music weeklies shaped fan identity and taste, this issue blends celebrity access with cultural cross‑currents like TV martial‑arts mania and rising chart stars.

Glitter Band
Apr 6, 19743 min read
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