On 11/01/2021 20:15, Chris Brown wrote:
You probably noticed it was the anniversary of David Bowie's death, so
here's a chart he was in.
Playlists here, typically a bit blank in the 70s https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7dUhbhLsTVo0P3IAef8fw2?si=GfciNij2Q2O5EdgdAQXr-A
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdiUvgvgpgNoGJzXznYZ3dyIZXFH32fZQ
Chart dated 17th January 1976
1. (1) Queen Bohemian Rhapsody
It's 7th week at number 1. If I recall, by now Top Of The Pops were just playing the second half of the video.
2. (4) Sailor Glass Of Champagne
A record that was still being played quite a lot as an oldie in
1979/1980 by my local ILR station (Metro). I quite like it now but think
I found it annoying back then, probably from being played too much.
3. (12) ABBA Mamma Mia
Heading to the top spot and kickstarting their 2 year period of
dominance where they had 6 number 1 singles out of 7 releases. Another I
didn't like back then but don't mind now.
4. (21) Mike Oldfield In Dulce Jubilo/On Horseback
Although seen as a Christmas hit it didn't burst into life until after
the new year. I remember Tom Browne of the Sunday Radio 1 top 20 chart
show playing 'On Horseback' at one point. I guess by February the main
side was quite unseasonal.
5. (7) 10cc Art For Art's Sake
Some of 10cc's singles were just far too clever for their own good and
this is one of them.
6. (5) Chubby Checker Let's Twist Again/The Twist
The 60s revival was under way. Soon there would be a 1930s and 1940s
revival too and even the 1950s got a look in.
7. (6) Andy Fairweather-Low Wide Eyed And Legless
Another record that Metro Radio loved and I found annoying. After this
the hits dried up.
8. (18) Billy Howard King Of The Cops
A not very funny parody song of the famous American TV detectives of the
time.
9. (23) Small Faces Itchycoo Park {1975 reissue}
Another hit from the 1960s revived. Good song.
10. (11) Demis Roussos Happy To be On An Island In The Sun
Awful record by Mr Warbly Voice.
11. (2) Laurel And Hardy With The Avalon Boys featuring Chill Wills
The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine
I don't think either Laurel or Hardy sang on this record. Stan Laurel
lived in my town for a while, as well as other places in the north east.
12. (8) David Bowie Golden Years
Great song. I love this era of David Bowie. My aunt, who had been a
massive Bowie fan, didn't and she stopped buying his albums.
13. (13) David Essex If I Could
Dreary song and proof that David Essex wasn't a natural singer.
14. (9) Dana It's Gonna Be A Cold Cold Christmas
The Christmas hits hung around the charts for much longer back then.
This one is a seemingly forgotten Christmas song which I quite like.
15. (28) Barry White Let The Music Play
Good song by Barry.
16. (45) The Miracles Love Machine
This one takes me back to hearing it on Radio Luxembourg more than any
other song on the chart. Great soul track.
17. (43) R & J Stone We Do It
Naughty lyrics yet the record never got a ban on Radio 1. Produced by
Phil "The Collector" Swern.
18. (3) Greg Lake I Believe In Father Christmas
Almost a Christmas number 1 this is one of the best Christmas songs in
my opinion. The lyrics were written by Peter Sinfield who alos wrote
'The Land Of Make Believe' by Bucks Fizz. It seems he liked to write
songs with lyrics that could best be described as taking a cynical view
of life.
19. (10) The Drifters Can I Take You Home Little Girl
Another dull song by the 70s version of The Drifters.
20. (24) The Fatback Band Do The Bus Stop
I always wondered, was the Bus Stop meant to be a dance? If so, it's a
silly name for one.
21. (25) Crispy And Company Get It Together
I quite like this forgotten disco song.
25. (30) Paul Davidson Midnight Rider
This is a great reggae song.
27. (46) Electric Light Orchestra Evil Woman
This kickstarted their most successful period. Good song.
33. (NE) Walker Brothers No Regrets
It was almost 9 years previosuly since their last hit. This is a great song.
37. (NE) Donna Summer Love To Love You Baby
Another naughty song. Apparently Donna ran up and down a flight of
stairs several times before recording her vocals tgo this song. Banned
by Radio 1 but I got to hear it on Radio Luxembourg.
38. (47) Paul Simon 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
A US number 1. Poor song by his standards.
39. (NE) Slik Forever And Ever
Tipped to be the next big thing but they struggled to follow up this
number 1. Good song and the first appearance on the charts of Midge Ure.
He would later launch his solo career with a cover of the record at
number 33.
46. (NE) Osibisa Sunshine Day
Good song. I doubt the band ever made much money as years later I did a
home visit to one of the band (I won't mention who it was) when I was
working as a Visiting Officer for the old DHSS. Quite sad really to see
someone who had been on Top Of The Pops down on his luck.
47. (39) Ethna Campbell The Old Rugged Cross
The record that spent 11 weeks in the Breakers Chart and then the same
again in the top 50.
Chris
STAR BREAKERS
b01 (NEW) THE WAY I WANT TO TOUCH YOU - Captain & Tennille (Chart Entry 24-Jan-1976 at No. 42)
b02 (NEW) SOMETHING'S BEEN MAKING ME BLUE - Smokie
b03 (NEW) BABY FACE - Wing & Prayer Fife & Drum Corps (Chart Entry
24-Jan-1976 at No. 30)
b04 (b10) IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ME - Yvonne Fair (Chart Entry 24-Jan-1976
at No. 47)
b05 (NEW) SQUEEZE BOX - Who (Chart Entry 24-Jan-1976 at No. 44)
b06 (NEW) EIGHTEEN WITH A BULLET - Derrick Harriot (Trojan TR 7973)
b07 (NEW) LIES IN YOUR EYES - Sweet (Chart Entry 24-Jan-1976 at No. 39)
b08 (NEW) LADY - Supertramp
b09 (RE) RODRIGO'S GUITAR CONCERTO DE ARANJUEZ - Manuel & The Music Of
The Mountains
b10 (b02) LUMBERJACK SONG - Monty Python's Flying Circus
The three hour number 1 record is at number 9. Manuel was otherwise
known as Geoff Love.
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