December 28, 2008

AXE - Puttin’ Me Down



















AXE - Puttin’ Me Down / Save Me (Gull 1974)

Second record released by Gull, a Decca’s subsidiary. Produced by Rod Alexander and Bill Kimber for Hardcore Production, German issue.

December 23, 2008

ANGEL OF ISLINGTON - We Want A Superstar For Christmas


















ANGEL OF ISLINGTON - We Want A Superstar For Christmas / Have Yourself A Merry Christmas (Decca 1975)

Christmas is coming so, here’s the right song from the Angel Of Islington featuring the children of Kings Gate School, West Hampstead. Produced by Nick Tauber and Paul Curtis.

December 18, 2008

TRIUMVIRAT - Dancer’s Delight



















TRIUMVIRAT - Dancer’s Delight / Timothy (Harvest 1973)

Originally released by Harvest in ‘71, this is the 1973 reissue of the German power trio Triumvirat’s first single, a band which later become more popular in the prog rock circuit.

December 10, 2008

IRON CROSS - Everybody Rock On



















IRON CROSS - Everybody Rock On / All Of The Time (Palette 1974)
Another amazing record by Iron Cross. "Everybody Rock On" came out one year after their other single “Little Bit O’ Soul”. Produced by Barry Kingston, Dutch issue.

December 4, 2008

LOVE AND TEARS - Much Too Young



















LOVE AND TEARS - Much Too Youg / Action Man (Intercord 1973)

This is not another version of the Vulcan’s song “Much Too Youg” (check Purepop blog, http://purepop1uk.blogspot.com), it’s exactly the same!
In addition to this, Love And Tears’ works include three other singles, “Needles And Pins”, “Rock ‘n’ Roll Lullaby”, "Love Of Yesterday" and
one LP. Who knows if the Vulcan are the “fake” ones…
Having been produced by the German singer Micheal Holm, I guess they’re probably German too. Anyway, don’t miss the chance to hear again this great track. Enjoy!

November 25, 2008

SWEET REASON - Hundred Thousand Dollar (Twenty Carburettor Driving Machine)



















SWEET REASON - Hundred Thousand Dollar / How I Wish You Need Me (Deram 1974)

British issue, this single was produced for Camel Production by Reg Powell. Unlucky enough, I have no other information about this obscure band…

November 20, 2008

SLADE - Give Us A Goal


SLADE - Give Us A Goal (1978)

This great video was made at The Goldstone Ground football stadium, home ground of Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. between 1902 and 1997…“Stop your fancy footwork now and give us a goal!”

November 17, 2008

MABEL - Hey, I Love You!



















MABEL - Hey, I Love You! / Movin’ Generation (Polydor 1976)

Third single of this Danish 70s teen idol band, the first one featuring a young Mike Tramp on vocals. Produced by Bob Burrows.

November 11, 2008

CAPITAL CITY ROCKETS - Little Bit O’Fun



















CAPITAL CITY ROCKETS - Little Bit O’Fun / Breakfast In Bed (Elektra 1973)

USA Midwest quintet featuring the singer of the bubblegum band Music Explosion, Jamie Lyons. Produced by Michael Rosa.

November 7, 2008

BUZZ - Motorway Madness



















BUZZ - Motorway Madness / Love Games (Polydor 1976)
Not the same Buzz who released the singles “The Rock Roller Coaster” and “Mony Mony”. This record, produced by the arranger-guitarist Pip Williams, comes from another obscure UK band.

November 3, 2008

SCARFACE - Dance To The Band / Tootsie Roll Baby



















SCARFACE - Dance To The Band / Tootsie Roll Baby (DJM 1975)

Here’s another great single on DJM records, produced by Ron Rocker and Gerry Shury. In 1976 “Dance To The Band” was also included in a weird Brazilian EP issued by “Young” records, along with Black Sabbath, Procol Harum and Geno Washington.

Tootsie Roll Baby

Dance To The Band

October 29, 2008

CORDELLS - Annie Get Your Yo-Yo




































CORDELLS - Annie Get Your Yo-Yo / Me And Leahy (GTO 1975)

Italian and German issues of the Cordells’ single, produced, written and maybe performed by the legendary Ritchie Cordell who also penned bubblegum hits such as “Mony Mony, Gimme Gimme Good Lovin, Indian Giver” and co-produced the chart-topper “I Love Rock n Roll” by Joan Jett.

October 23, 2008

SKIN - Trucking Song



















SKIN - Trucking Song / Substitute (Seven Sun 1974)

German issue of this Skin's single produced by Don Lawson. "Trucking Song" is a superb glam rock track with killer synth and great vocal. The b side is a “peculiar” version of Who's “Substitute”. Here we go...

October 22, 2008

TIM DANDY - Run Run Run



















TIM DANDY - Run Run Run / Bony Maronie (Bellaphon 1975)

German press of Tim Dandy’s “Run Run Run” single, the UK issue is on Penny Farthyng. Boone Production.