📰 Ain’t Gonna Play No Second Fiddle Dana Gillespie - Advert : Jan. 1975
- David Bowie
- Jan 11, 1975
- 2 min read
A full-page Melody Maker advertisement promoting Dana Gillespie’s new single “Ain’t Gonna Play No Second Fiddle” and the album *Really Love The Man*.
Really Love The Man — a new single from Ain’t Gonna Play No Second Fiddle — a new album from Dana Gillespie.
Melody Maker
Date: January 11, 1975
Length: 3 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• Bold headline announcing the single “Ain’t Gonna Play No Second Fiddle” and the album *Really Love The Man*
• Striking black-and-white photograph of Dana Gillespie in a provocative pose, bending over to pet a black cat
• Catalogue references for the single and album
• MainMan and RCA branding with “Also available on tape”
• Strong, confident glam-era visual style
đź“° Overview
Published on January 11, 1975, this advert in Melody Maker launched Dana Gillespie’s new single and promoted her album, continuing her association with the MainMan stable and her bold, theatrical image.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Melody Maker
Date: January 11, 1975
Format: Full-page single and album advertisement
Provenance Notes: Original 1975 Melody Maker advert from RCA Records / MainMan.
đź“° The Story
The advert used a playful yet provocative image of Dana with a cat to promote “Ain’t Gonna Play No Second Fiddle”, positioning it as a strong follow-up while highlighting the new album *Really Love The Man*.
đź“° Visual Archive
Dramatic black-and-white studio photograph of Dana Gillespie in a short dress and high heels, bent forward petting a black cat, with strong lighting and direct eye contact.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This January 1975 Melody Maker advert showcases Dana Gillespie’s confident, sensual glam-pop style — continuing her MainMan-era releases with attitude and flair.
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