Various Artists (October 27, 1973) – “Rosie’s Singles Review” - Disc
This Disc singles-review page by Rosemary Horide surveys a broad selection of new releases from October 1973, with Paul McCartney & Wings, Suzi Quatro, Steve Miller Band, Springfield Revival, Billy Preston, Curtis Mayfield, Barry Blue, Golden Earring, McGuinness Flint and Dennis Linde all receiving individual assessments. Suzi Quatro receives particularly prominent treatment through the large photograph dominating the left-hand side of the page, while Paul McCartney’s latest Wings single supplies the main headline.
Publication: Disc
Date: October 27, 1973
Country: United Kingdom
Column: Rosie’s Singles Review
Reviewer: Rosemary Horide
THE PAGE
Published under the banner “Rosie’s Singles Review”, the page brings together Rosemary Horide’s reactions to a varied collection of contemporary singles.
The largest headline reads:
“McCartney’s rockin’ rover”
while a substantial black-and-white photograph of Suzi Quatro occupies much of the left side of the page.
The accompanying photograph caption reads:
“SUZI aims for the top spot”
The page therefore combines a strong visual emphasis on Quatro with a headline focused on Paul McCartney’s new Wings release.
PAUL McCARTNEY & WINGS
Paul McCartney & Wings are reviewed with:
“Helen Wheels”
The reviewer describes the record as:
“A good rocking single from the prolific pen of Mr. McCartney.”
The song is characterised as a lively rocker, although the review also comments on McCartney’s recent output and expresses a preference for some of his earlier compositions.
SUZI QUATRO
Suzi Quatro receives one of the page’s most prominent reviews alongside the large photograph.
The single reviewed is:
“Daytona Demon”
The review describes it as:
“Here’s slinky, sexy Suzi making another onslaught on the Number One spot.”
The article notes the familiar hard-driving beat associated with Quatro’s records and predicts another strong chart contender.
STEVE MILLER BAND
Steve Miller Band are reviewed with:
“The Joker”
The reviewer describes the song as a long-established favourite within Steve Miller’s live repertoire before its release as a single.
The review comments positively on the record and its commercial possibilities.
SPRINGFIELD REVIVAL
Springfield Revival appear with:
“Riverboat Queen”
The reviewer notes that the single initially appears relatively conventional before developing into something stronger.
The record receives a favourable assessment and is described as a pleasant offering.
BILLY PRESTON
Billy Preston is reviewed with:
“Space Race”
The review describes Preston’s keyboard playing prominently and comments on the instrumental character of the record.
The writer regards it as another effective instrumental release.
CURTIS MAYFIELD
Curtis Mayfield appears with:
“Back To The World”
The review comments on Mayfield’s distinctive vocal sound and the qualities of the track, presenting it as a record aimed particularly at listeners already familiar with Mayfield’s style.
BARRY BLUE
Barry Blue is reviewed with:
“Do You Wanna Dance?”
The writer is less enthusiastic about this release, suggesting that the record does not particularly distinguish itself from similar material.
A separate black-and-white portrait accompanies the Barry Blue review in the lower-right section.
GOLDEN EARRING
Golden Earring appear with:
“Radar Love”
The review describes the single as a lengthy record and comments on its driving beat.
The writer notes that the track takes time to develop but considers it capable of making an impact.
McGUINNESS FLINT
McGuinness Flint are reviewed with:
“Ride On My Rainbow”
The writer comments on the song’s production and melodic qualities, although the review expresses some reservations about its commercial prospects.
DENNIS LINDE
Dennis Linde appears with:
“Hello, I Am Your Heart”
The review characterises Linde as an interesting performer and comments favourably on the sound of the single.
PERFORMERS AND SINGLES
Paul McCartney & Wings – Helen Wheels
Suzi Quatro – Daytona Demon
Steve Miller Band – The Joker
Springfield Revival – Riverboat Queen
Billy Preston – Space Race
Curtis Mayfield – Back To The World
Golden Earring – Radar Love
McGuinness Flint – Ride On My Rainbow
Dennis Linde – Hello, I Am Your Heart
Barry Blue – Do You Wanna Dance?
JORGE BEN ADVERTISEMENT
The lower-left section of the page contains a large Philips advertisement promoting Brazilian composer and performer Jorge Ben.
The advertisement carries the wording:
“New sounds from Brazil”
and promotes a single featuring:
“Taj-Mahal”
backed with:
“Domingo 23”
The advertisement is visually separate from Rosemary Horide’s singles reviews but forms a substantial part of the complete page.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
This issue of Disc provides a particularly useful cross-section of new releases circulating in late October 1973.
For a glam-rock archive, Suzi Quatro is the strongest direct connection, receiving both a dedicated review of “Daytona Demon” and the largest artist photograph on the page.
However, the full page is best preserved as a Various Artists Chronicle because Rosemary Horide’s column ranges far beyond a single performer or genre.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: Rosie’s Singles Review
Publication Date: October 27, 1973
Reviewer: Rosemary Horide
Principal Headline: “McCartney’s Rockin’ Rover”
Principal Photography: Large black-and-white Suzi Quatro photograph
Era: 1973 British music press
WHAT THE PAGE SHOWS
• Paul McCartney & Wings reviewed with “Helen Wheels”
• Suzi Quatro reviewed with “Daytona Demon”
• Large Suzi Quatro photograph captioned “SUZI aims for the top spot”
• Steve Miller Band reviewed with “The Joker”
• Billy Preston reviewed with “Space Race”
• Curtis Mayfield reviewed with “Back To The World”
• Golden Earring reviewed with “Radar Love”
• Reviews of Springfield Revival, McGuinness Flint, Dennis Linde and Barry Blue
• Large Philips advertisement for Jorge Ben
• A broad snapshot of new singles being assessed by the British music press in October 1973
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