Dana Gillespie (January 11, 1975) “Ain’t Gonna Play No Second Fiddle” Single & Album Advertisement – Melody Maker

The January 11, 1975 edition of Melody Maker features a full-page advertisement promoting Dana Gillespie’s new single “Ain’t Gonna Play No Second Fiddle” and her album Really Love The Man.

Publication: Melody Maker Date: January 11, 1975

Country: United Kingdom Location: London

Section: Single / Album Advertisement

THE STORY

The bold advert showcases a provocative photo of Dana Gillespie bending over to pet a black cat, promoting both the new single and album with MainMan and RCA branding.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This advert continues Dana Gillespie’s glam-era releases under the MainMan umbrella. By early 1975, she was establishing a distinctive, theatrical persona blending rock, soul, and cabaret influences.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Single & album promotional advertisement

Era: 1975 (Post-Glam / Theatrical Rock era)

Tone: Bold, playful, provocative Photography: Striking black & white studio shot of Dana Gillespie with a cat

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Bold headline “REALLY LOVE THE MAN” and “AIN’T GONNA PLAY NO SECOND FIDDLE”

• Dramatic photo of Dana in a short dress and heels with a black cat

• Catalogue numbers and RCA/MainMan logos

• Full-page glossy magazine advert layout

RELATED MATERIAL

• February 2, 1974 Melody Maker “Weren’t Born A Man” single advert

• February 16, 1974 Disc “Dana Gillespie” profile

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SOURCES

• Melody Maker, January 11, 1975

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