NME Singles Chart: January 8, 1972

The NME Top 30 Singles Chart for the week ending January 8, 1972, featured glam rock holding strong with T. Rex at number 6 with "Jeepster", Slade at number 17 with "'Cos I Luv You", and Faces at number 27 with "Stay with Me".

1. I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing – New Seekers (Polydor)

2. Ernie – Benny Hill (Columbia)

3. Theme from "Shaft" – Isaac Hayes (Stax)

4. Something Tells Me – Cilla Black (Parlophone)

5. No Matter How I Try – Gilbert O'Sullivan (MAM)

6. Jeepster – T. Rex (Fly)

7. Softly Whispering I Love You – Congregation (Columbia)

8. Soley, Soley – Middle of the Road (RCA)

9. Sleepy Shores – Johnny Pearson (Penny Farthing)

10. Tokoloshe Man – John Kongos (Fly)

11. It Must Be Love – Labi Siffre (Bell)

12. I Just Can't Help Believing – Elvis Presley (RCA)

13. Mother of Mine – Neil Reid (Decca)

14. Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves – Cher (MCA)

15. Banks of the Ohio – Olivia Newton-John (Pye International)

16. Morning – Val Doonican (Philips)

17. 'Cos I Luv You – Slade (Polydor)

18. Family Affair – Sly & The Family Stone (Epic)

19. Fireball – Deep Purple (Harvest)

20. Is This the Way to Amarillo – Tony Christie (MCA)

21. Horse with No Name – America (Warner Bros.)

22. Brand New Key – Melanie (Buddah)

23. The Persuaders – John Barry Orchestra (CBS)

24. Onedin Line Theme – Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (Decca)

25. Till – Tom Jones (Decca)

26. Morning Has Broken – Cat Stevens (Island)

27. Stay with Me – Faces (Warner Bros.)

28. Kara Kara – New World (RAK)

29. Hooked on a Feeling – Jonathan King (Decca)

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Notes:

- Glam rock representation: T. Rex at #6, Slade at #17, and Faces at #27 – showing the genre's strong presence even as festive and novelty hits dominated the top spots.

- This chart captures the post-Christmas period, with Benny Hill's "Ernie" still holding high after its festive run.