Alvin Stardust (June 22, 1974) – Music Star – “Stardust Gets In Your Eyes” (Red Dress Lyrics)
- Alvin Stardust
- Jun 22, 1974
- 2 min read
The June 22, 1974 issue of Music Star magazine features a dedicated page titled “STARDUST GETS IN YOUR EYES”, presenting Alvin Stardust and the full lyrics to his hit single “Red Dress”.
Publication: Music Star
Date: June 22, 1974
Country: United Kingdom Location: London
Section: Song Lyrics / Artist Feature
THE STORY
The page highlights Alvin Stardust’s latest release, playfully noting his return “with another smash” and teasing the mystery of the girl dancing in the red dress. It includes the complete lyrics to “Red Dress” (written by Peter Shelley), along with a striking black & white photo of Alvin in his signature leather and glove look, raising his hand dramatically.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
Mid-1974 saw Alvin Stardust enjoying major success in the UK glam scene with his distinctive look and energetic singles. This Music Star feature gave fans the full lyrics to one of his popular tracks, typical of teen music magazines of the era that combined photos, news, and sing-along content.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: Lyrics feature with artist portrait
Era: 1974 (Glam Rock)
Tone: Playful, fan-service oriented Photography: Dramatic black & white studio shot of Alvin Stardust
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Bold headline: “STARDUST GETS IN YOUR EYES”
Large photo of Alvin Stardust in black leather, gloved hand raised
Full lyrics to “Red Dress” including verses and chorus
Credit: Words and Music by Peter Shelley, © 1974 Magnet Records
Classic dotted-border 1970s magazine design
RELATED MATERIAL
This lyrics feature appears in the same June 22, 1974 issue of Music Star as the Brian Connolly cover, Freddie Mercury series, Barry Blue spread, Mott the Hoople group photo, Roy Wood portrait, and Mud two-page feature.
For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.
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