đź“° Love Me Tender Mick Ronson - Advert : Jan. 1974
- Mick Ronson
- Jan 26, 1974
- 2 min read
A full-page Disc advertisement promoting Mick Ronson’s solo single “Love Me Tender”.
Love Me Tender — Mick Ronson. A single APBO 0212.
Disc
Date: January 26, 1974
Length: 3 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• Close-up black-and-white portrait of Mick Ronson with striking blonde hair and striped top
• Bold headline “LOVE ME TENDER” and artist name “MICK RONSON”
• Catalogue number APBO 0212 clearly displayed
• MainMan and RCA Records and Tapes branding
• Tie-in to his post-Spiders solo era and the album *Slaughter on 10th Avenue*
đź“° Overview
Published on January 26, 1974, this advert in Disc launched Mick Ronson’s soulful cover of the Elvis Presley classic “Love Me Tender” as a solo single following his departure from David Bowie’s Spiders From Mars.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Disc
Date: January 26, 1974
Format: Full-page single advertisement
Provenance Notes: Original 1974 Disc magazine advert from RCA Records / MainMan.
đź“° The Story
The advert presented Ronson’s tender, emotional take on “Love Me Tender” as his first major solo release, capitalising on his enormous popularity as Bowie’s guitarist and the anticipation surrounding his solo album *Slaughter on 10th Avenue*.
đź“° Visual Archive
Intimate black-and-white close-up photograph of Mick Ronson looking upward, with soft lighting, tousled blonde hair, and a striped sailor-style top with a white scarf.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This January 1974 Disc advert marks a significant moment in Mick Ronson’s solo journey — stepping out from the shadow of Ziggy to deliver his own heartfelt version of a rock ’n’ roll standard.
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