NME Top 30 – Chart: Feb12. 1971

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Feb 12, 1971
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The New Musical Express singles chart for the week ending February 10, 1971, published February 13, 1971.

📰 Excerpt

A snapshot of the UK pop landscape in early 1971, featuring George Harrison at No. 1 with “My Sweet Lord,” alongside major chart entries from T. Rex, Elton John, the Supremes, Badfinger, and the Partridge Family.

📰 Overview

This New Musical Express chart from February 13, 1971 reflects a diverse and transitional moment in British pop. The Top 30 includes ex‑Beatles success, Motown staples, emerging glam‑rock names, established pop favourites, and new television‑driven acts. The chart captures the musical variety of early 1971, with rock, soul, bubblegum pop, and singer‑songwriter material all represented.

📰 Source Details

Publication: New Musical Express

Date: February 13, 1971

Issue: Weekly Top 30 Singles Chart

Provenance Notes: Original print edition; week ending February 10, 1971.

📰 The Story

The chart is led by George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord,” continuing its strong run at No. 1. The Mixtures’ “Pushbike Song” and the Supremes’ “Stoned Love” follow closely behind, showing the mix of UK novelty pop and Motown influence dominating the early months of the year. T. Rex’s “Ride a White Swan,” a key early glam‑rock single, sits just outside the Top 10, while Elton John’s “Your Song” continues its steady climb.

The chart also highlights the growing presence of television‑driven pop, with the Partridge Family entering at No. 30 with “I Think I Love You.” Established names such as Tom Jones, Elvis Presley, Cliff Richard, and Neil Diamond appear alongside rising acts like Badfinger and McGuinness Flint, illustrating the broad appeal of the UK singles market at the time.

📰 Key Highlights

George Harrison holds No. 1 with “My Sweet Lord”

Strong Motown presence with the Supremes, Jackson Five, and Martha Reeves & the Vandellas

T. Rex’s “Ride a White Swan” continues its chart run

Elton John’s “Your Song” remains in the Top 10

The Partridge Family enter the chart at No. 30

Mix of rock, pop, soul, and novelty hits typical of early 1971

📰 Visual Archive

New Musical Express Top 30 Singles Chart, week ending February 10, 1971.

📰 Article Text

The chart shows George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord” holding the top position, continuing its strong run across the UK. The Mixtures’ “Pushbike Song” and the Supremes’ “Stoned Love” follow, reflecting the blend of novelty pop and Motown that defined the early part of the year. Elton John’s “Your Song” remains a steady presence in the Top 10, while T. Rex’s “Ride a White Swan” continues its climb as one of the key emerging glam‑rock singles.

Further down the chart, established names such as Tom Jones, Elvis Presley, and Cliff Richard sit alongside newer acts like Badfinger and McGuinness Flint. The Partridge Family make their appearance at No. 30 with “I Think I Love You,” signalling the growing influence of television‑based pop groups in the UK market.

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📰 Closing Notes

This chart offers a clear snapshot of early‑1970s British pop, capturing the mix of established stars, rising talent, and new media‑driven acts that shaped the decade’s musical landscape.

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