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Blackfoot Sue ( May 4 1974) – Feature

May 4, 1974
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 Blackfoot Sue – “Secret Weapon” feature — Paul Burnett – “Win Enemies Without Really Trying” — Disc Magazine, May 4 1974.
 Blackfoot Sue – “Secret Weapon” feature — Paul Burnett – “Win Enemies Without Really Trying” — Disc Magazine, May 4 1974.

Paul Burnett 

Title: 

How to Win Enemies Without Really Trying  

Writer: Rosemary Horide

This companion article features DJ Paul Burnett, interviewed by Rosemary Horide. Known for his wit and irreverence, Burnett discusses his career trajectory from Radio Luxembourg to the BBC, offering candid reflections on broadcasting and public perception. Horide’s tone is light and conversational, portraying Burnett as a charming provocateur who thrives on controversy and humour.

A portrait of Burnett in a plaid jacket accompanies the piece, reinforcing his image as a cheeky, self‑aware radio personality of the era. Together, the two features — Blackfoot Sue’s rock revival and Burnett’s radio banter — capture the eclectic energy of Disc’s editorial mix in spring 1974.

This Disc Magazine feature spotlights Blackfoot Sue, the Birmingham‑based rock band best known for their 1972 hit Standing in the Road. Written by Beverley Legge, the article explores the group’s renewed momentum after a brief lull in the charts, emphasizing their distinctive image and musical evolution. Legge humorously refers to their “secret weapon” — the brothers’ claimed Native American ancestry — as part of their mystique and stage identity.

The accompanying photograph shows the band in relaxed formation, framed by a whimsical elephant‑head backdrop, symbolizing their playful yet confident approach to rock presentation. The piece highlights their commitment to songwriting and performance, noting that they’ve “acquired an astonishing new weapon” in their creative arsenal.


Publication Details

  • Disc Magazine (UK)

  • Issue: May 4 1974

  • Features: Blackfoot Sue’s Secret Weapon / Paul Burnett Interview

  • Writers: Beverley Legge and Rosemary Horide

  • Photographers: Uncredited

  • Page: 28




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