📰 RM Predicts the New Year Honours‑Article : Jan. 1973
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- Jan 6, 1973
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A lively Record Mirror roundup surveying musicians, hit‑makers and industry voices for their predictions on who will rise, fall or dominate in 1973 — a snapshot of pop optimism, glam‑era uncertainty and shifting musical tides.
Record Mirror
Date: January 6, 1973
Format: One‑page article
A moment of crystal‑ball gazing, chart speculation and early‑’70s pop prophecy.
đź“° Key Highlights
• Justin Hayward predicts a strong year for British music and tips David Bowie
• Francis Rossi backs Slade and expects Bowie to continue rising
• Gladys Knight champions David Cassidy
• Noddy Holder forecasts another successful year for Slade
• Tina Turner predicts a major year for soul
• Peter Skellern, Hurricane Smith and Judge Dread all touted as potential breakout names
• Feature questions whether Marc Bolan and Alice Cooper may be losing momentum
đź“° Overview
This Record Mirror feature gathers a cross‑section of artists to forecast the musical landscape of 1973. The tone is upbeat but occasionally provocative, contrasting confident self‑predictions with speculation about which stars may be fading. Bowie appears repeatedly as a name expected to surge even further, while Slade are treated as near‑certainties for continued success.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Record Mirror
Date: January 6, 1973
Format: One‑page article
Provenance Notes: Based on the original Record Mirror New Year predictions feature.
đź“° The Story
The article presents a series of short, punchy statements:
• Justin Hayward sees British music regaining strength and singles out Bowie as a major force
• Francis Rossi praises Slade’s staying power and expects Bowie, the Osmonds and the Jacksons to remain strong
• Gladys Knight predicts David Cassidy will “go a long way”
• Noddy Holder confidently forecasts another winning year for Slade
• Tina Turner anticipates a resurgence in soul music
• Peter Skellern and Hurricane Smith are highlighted as potential chart darlings
• Judge Dread boldly tips himself
• Photos tease debates over Marc Bolan’s trajectory and Alice Cooper’s future
The feature blends enthusiasm, rivalry and gentle controversy — a classic Record Mirror mix.
đź“° Visual Archive
• Photo panels of Slade, Marc Bolan, Peter Skellern, Alice Cooper, Judge Dread and Hurricane Smith
• Bold headline: RM Predicts the New Year Honours
• Multi‑column layout typical of early‑’70s Record Mirror
Pop in early 1973 — confident, competitive and brimming with shifting allegiances.
đź“° Closing Notes
This Record Mirror predictions page captures the mood of a new year in pop: hopeful, speculative and alive with the sense that anything — or anyone — could break big.
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