FOGG - Just Like Me

FOGG - Water In My Wine / Just Like Me (EMI 1974) 

First single from Newcastle outfit Fogg, who released about five singles and one LP between 1974 and 1975 and who's line-up included Derek Rootham (who joined Geordie in 1978), David Robson, Chris McPherson and Robert Porteous. "Just Like Me" is a high-energy rocker that can really make you stomp your feet! Produced by Ian McLintock, UK pressing.

BLACKFOOT SUE - You Need Love

 BLACKFOOT SUE - You Need Love / Tobago Rose (DJM 1974)
Here's the fifth single by Birmingham outfit Blackfoot Sue, a band formed by twin brothers Tom and David Farmer and Eddie Golga in 1970, who reached number 4 in the UK Singles Chart with the great "Standing In The Road". "You Need Love" is a superb powerful glam rock tune with a great melody, rough guitar and handclaps. UK issue, produced by Noel Walker.

CHERRY - Mommy's Little Baby

CHERRY - Mommy's Little Baby / We'Re Gonna Move It Up (Barclay 1975)

Belgian issue of this cool single released by obscure band Cherry.
Both sides are good but my favourite is "Mommy's Little Baby", a groovy T-Rex-style number produced by Keith Bonsoir who was also behind the fuzzed-up Bear Brothers's "Bondiago" and Bo-Jangles' "Run For Your Life". Enjoy!

DUKE AND THE DRIVERS - What You Got

DUKE AND THE DRIVERS - What You Got / Like I Want It (ABC 1975) 

A brilliant boogie stomper piece by Boston outfit Duke And The Drivers. "What You Got" is taken from their debut LP, "Cruisin' " released the same year and produced by the legendary Eddie Kramer. UK issue.

ONE HUNDRED TON AND A FEATHER - Let's Not Get Dirty

ONE HUNDRED TON AND A FEATHER - Don't Forget Me When You're On Your Island / Let's Not Get Dirty (UK 1976)
Here's another brilliant piece by British pop genius and UK records creator Johnathan King, who penned, produced and performed this powerful sounding tune under the pseudonym of One Hundred Ton And A Feather.
Enjoy!

SKIN ALLEY - You Got Me Danglin'

SKIN ALLEY - You Got Me Danglin' / Skin Valley Serenade (Transatlantic 1972)
"You Got Me Danglin'" is a Superior glitter rock piece by progressive West-London quartet Skin Alley, a band who came from the Hawkwind, High Tide, Trees, Pink Fairies circuit. The band split up in 1974 after releasing a bunch of singles and four albums. German issue, produced by Fritz Fryer.

ZEUS - Complete Discography

ZEUS - Complete Discography
Here are two great records by Austin based band ZEUS. Both singles came out the same year on Texas-based specialist jazz label, Fable.
Although my favourite track is "On The Steet", all their songs are great concoctions of hard rock, proto-punk and glam. High energy, catchy melodies and great production values. Enjoy!

ZEUS - On The Street / Don't Ask Me (Fable 1976)
Produced by Chet Himes and Zeus, US issue.
On The Street

Don't Ask Me


ZEUS - You Got Me / Take a Ride (Fable 1976)
Produced by Jay Podolnick, US issue.
You Got Me

Take a Ride

SCOTTIE - Sweet Rock N' Roll

SCOTTIE - Sweet Rock N' Roll / Don't Hold Back (United Artist 1976)
A great tune by another British obscure outfit. "Sweet Rock 'n' Roll", penned and produced by Pierre Tubbs, is a pure glam/pop tune with an unforgettable guitar riff. Enjoy!

AXE - Running Wild

AXE - Running Wild / Sing, Sing, Sing (MCA 1972)
First single released by British obscure outfit, Axe. "Running Wild" is a great hard glam number which precedes the excellent "People Come, People Go" and "Puttin' Me Down" that's already on the Blog.
UK issue produced by Bill Kimber and Rod Alexander.

AGNES STRANGE - Give Yourself a Chance / Clever Fool

AGNES STRANGE - Give Yourself a Chanche / Clever Fool (Bird Nest 1975)
Formed in Southhampton in 1972 by John Westwood, Alan Green and Dave Rodwell, Agnes Strange released two singles (check Purepop blog) and two LPs between 1974 and 1977.
Hard rock, glam, proto punk, boogie rock...Both sides are great!
Produced by Dave Travis, UK issue.

Give Yourself a Chance

Clever Fool