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Roy Wood (June 8, 1974) “Goin’ Down The Road” - Full Page Advertisement - Disc UK

  • Writer: Wizzard
    Wizzard
  • Jun 8, 1974
  • 2 min read

Full-page illustrated advertisement in Disc magazine promoting Roy Wood’s new solo single “Goin’ Down The Road (A Scottish Reggae Song)” backed with “The Premium Bond Theme”


PUBLICATION:

Date: June 8, 1974

Country: United Kingdom

Title: DISC

Page: 7 Format: Full-page advertisement


THE STORY

The eye-catching ad features a detailed black-and-white cartoon illustration of a bearded, long-haired Roy Wood playing bagpipes, surrounded by sheep, farm animals, people, and a rural Scottish landscape with plaid background. It announces the single on Harvest Records (HAR 5083) and highlights its quirky description as “A Scottish Reggae Song”.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

Roy Wood, founder of The Move and Wizzard, was enjoying a prolific solo and side-project phase in the early 1970s. This eccentric single reflects his playful, genre-blending style during the glam era. The ad appeared in the same June 8, 1974 issue of Disc that featured Bryan Ferry, Les Green / Rod Stewart lookalikes, David Cassidy letters, and other rock news.


FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Era: Glam / Eccentric Rock (1974) Tone: Fun, whimsical, cartoon-style Artwork: Highly detailed line drawing with humorous rural/Scottish theme


Key Text: 

“Goin’ Down The Road (A Scottish Reggae Song)” / “His New Solo Single on Harvest”



WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

  • Full-page advertisement with large central illustration

  • Prominent Roy Wood cartoon character playing bagpipes

  • Plaid border design and clear single information


RELATED MATERIAL

 (Same Issue)

  • Bryan Ferry / Roxy Music (June 8, 1974) “Anyone for Tennis?” - Disc UK

  • Rod Stewart / Les Green (June 8, 1974) “Ooze This???? Geezer Fink?? EE Is???????” - Disc UK

  • David Cassidy (June 8, 1974) Letters Page - Disc UK

  • “Faces Open In London” News Page - Disc UK

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