Dana Gillespie (February 2, 1974) “Weren’t Born A Man” Single Advertisement – Melody Make

The February 2, 1974 edition of Melody Maker features a full-page advertisement for Dana Gillespie’s provocative new single “Weren’t Born A Man”, released on RCA/MainMan

Publication: Melody Maker Date: February 2, 1974

Country: United Kingdom Location: London

Section: Single Advertisement

THE STORY

The striking black & white advert shows Dana Gillespie in a glamorous, theatrical pose, promoting the single with bold lettering and RCA/MainMan branding. It highlights her connection to the glam scene and the MainMan roster.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

Dana Gillespie, associated with David Bowie and the MainMan stable, released this single during the later glam rock period. The advert’s bold, sensual imagery fits the provocative, gender-bending themes'

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Single promotional advertisement Era: 1974 (Glam Rock era)

Tone: Bold, seductive, theatrical Photography: Dramatic black & white studio portrait of Dana Gillespie

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Bold headline “Dana Gillespie ‘Weren’t Born A Man’”

• Large, striking photo of Dana reclining in elegant attire

• Catalogue number APBO 0211 and RCA/MainMan logos

• Full-page glossy magazine advert layout

RELATED MATERIAL

• (No direct 1974 T. Rex entries in current collection)

• For context: 1973–1974 glam scene features in previous posts

For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

SOURCES

• Melody Maker, February 2, 1974

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