📰 See My Baby Jive – Poll Result : Dec. 1973
- Wizzard
- Dec 29, 1973
- 2 min read
A celebratory one-page feature in Record Mirror’s year-end poll supplement announces Wizzard’s “See My Baby Jive” as the winner of the British Single category in the 1973 RRM Poll, highlighting Roy Wood’s Wall of Sound production and the band’s colourful glam-pop appeal.
The page includes a striking portrait of Roy Wood and detailed commentary on the song’s massive chart success and enduring festive energy.
This December 29, 1973 Record Mirror poll result captures Wizzard at the absolute peak of their commercial and cultural impact, cementing “See My Baby Jive” as one of the defining singles of the 1973 glam-rock explosion.
🗞 Record Mirror
📅 Date: December 29, 1973
⏱ Length: 5 min read
📰 Key Highlights
• Wizzard’s “See My Baby Jive” voted best British single in the 1973 RRM Poll
• Roy Wood praised for his ambitious Wall of Sound production and festive glam style
• The single’s huge chart success and its status as a Christmas favourite noted
• Emphasis on Wizzard’s distinctive brass-heavy, theatrical sound
• Context of the band’s strong showing across multiple poll categories
📰 Overview
In the 1973 Record Mirror year-end poll supplement, Wizzard’s stomping glam anthem “See My Baby Jive” was crowned the best British single. The feature reflects the song’s enormous popularity and Roy Wood’s creative vision, which blended Phil Spector-style production with British music-hall energy and glam theatrics.
📰 Source Details
Publication / Venue: Record Mirror (RRM Poll Supplement)
Date: December 29, 1973
Format: Poll result feature
Provenance Notes: Verified directly from the preserved poll page; bold headline, large portrait of Roy Wood, and accompanying text detailing the voting results and song’s impact.
📰 The Story
The article celebrates “See My Baby Jive” as the clear winner in the British Single category, noting its massive chart performance and its role as a festive sing-along favourite. Roy Wood is credited with crafting a dense, joyous Wall of Sound that perfectly suited Wizzard’s flamboyant image and brass-driven arrangements.
The piece also places the win in the broader context of Wizzard’s strong 1973, mentioning their colourful stage presence and ability to deliver both rock energy and pop accessibility. Fans and critics alike are quoted praising the song’s infectious chorus and larger-than-life production.
📰 Visual Archive
Large black-and-white portrait of Roy Wood with his signature wild hair and eccentric style, positioned alongside the poll results text and headline “Wizzard crowned best British single.”
Caption: Roy Wood of Wizzard featured in the Record Mirror 1973 poll result for “See My Baby Jive,” December 29, 1973.
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📰 Closing Notes
This December 1973 Record Mirror poll feature immortalises “See My Baby Jive” as one of the standout singles of the glam era. Roy Wood’s triumphant production and Wizzard’s unapologetic theatricality turned a simple pop song into a joyous, brass-filled anthem that perfectly summed up the exuberant spirit of 1973 British pop.
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