New Musical Express – Singles Page: May 6 1972

Publication: New Musical Express   Date: May 6 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Singles Reviews (Page 15) Title: Bolan Slips as McCartney Rips

Overview

This NME singles page from May 6 1972 features Danny Holloway’s weekly review column, spotlighting new releases from major artists including T. Rex, Paul McCartney & Wings, and The Kinks. The headline — “Bolan Slips as McCartney Rips” — captures the critic’s comparative tone, contrasting Marc Bolan’s latest single “Metal Guru” with McCartney’s “Mary Had a Little Lamb.”

The article reflects the shifting critical mood of spring 1972: Bolan’s glam‑rock dominance meeting the resurgence of McCartney’s post‑Beatles output. Beneath the main review, a smaller section titled “Kinks’ Rocket” discusses the band’s new single, while the lower half of the page advertises current Decca Group Records releases under the banner “Sure Shots!”

NME Singles Page – May 6 1972, featuring Marc Bolan, Paul McCartney and  The Kinks.

Featured Singles — May 6 1972

T. Rex – Metal Guru (EMI / T. Rex Wax Co., MARC 1)

Paul McCartney & Wings – Mary Had a Little Lamb (Apple R 5937)

• McCartney’s whimsical follow‑up to Give Ireland Back to the Irish, reviewed as “surprisingly effective pop craftsmanship.”

The Kinks – Supersonic Rocket Ship (RCA 2197)

• Ray Davies’ tropical‑flavoured single noted for its social commentary and melodic charm.

Other Singles Mentioned

• Neil Diamond – Song Sung Blue

• Al Green – Look What You Done for Me

• The Chi‑Lites – Oh Girl

• Donnie Elbert – Little Piece of Leather

• Tony Christie – Don’t Go Down to Reno

• Sonny & Cher – A Cowboy’s Work Is Never Done

• The Moody Blues – Isn’t Life Strange

• The Leeds United Football Team – Leeds United

Sources — NME Singles Page 

(May 6 1972)

• Publication data sourced from NME

   archive records (1972)

• Review authored by Danny Holloway

• Release information from EMI, Apple, and RCA catalogue listings

Related Material — NME Singles 

Page (May 6 1972)

• Associated Entries: T. Rex – Metal Guru Advert (NME May 6 1972), 

• Record Mirror – May 5 1979

• Additional formats and promotional material listed in the archive index

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