The very last UK hit single from "The Sweet"; not that they were spitting up anytime soon (I'll explain later on), with this call to arms for the next generation, who would one day be taking over the world... Read On...

The smooth sounds of this Philly band were just coming into a transition phase in their career. Up till now, even though they'd had plenty of hits already in the U.S., their chart presence here in the UK had been more sporadic; but beginning with this single, that trend was now going to flip the other way... Read on...

The oldest song to feature in this chart, sung by one of the youngest new artists to grace it. A happy and immensely talented 10-year-old, who was just embarking on an exciting voyage of discovery. This little girl had truly captured the hearts of the British public...

"The Walrus of Love", as us Brits would end up affectionately calling him, is enjoying this single's highest position this week... Read on... #BarryWhite #70sMusic #SoulMusic #ClassicSoul #70s #RetroMusic #UKCharts #OldSchool #DiscoSoul #1970s #NeverNeverGonnaGiveYaUp #WalrusOfLove #UKSinglesChart

Here's the second Beatle to grace the UK Singles Chart on one of my birthdays so far, and at this point in his career, Ringo is shining brighter than both Lennon and McCartney... Read on... #Beatles #RingoStarr #ClassicRock #70sMusic #MusicHistory #TheBeatles #1970s #RockMusic #Vinyl #RetroMusic #UKCharts #SinglesChart #Beatlemania #JohnLennon #PaulMcCartney

A new single for Marc, and also a change of dynamic in many aspects, since T. Rex as a whole had last appeared along my Musical Road... Read on... #MarcBolan #TRex #GlamRock #TeenageDream #MarcBolanAndTRex #1970sMusic #70sRock #Trexband #ElectricWarrior #ClassicRock #MusicHistory #UKCharts #RetroMusic #70sMusic #RockLegends

A big hit, from a superb drummer. Highly regarded, much sought after, and hugely respected; it wasn't a surprise to find his name in the upper echelons as one of the greatest drummers in the history of the modern music age. His influences spanned everything he could shake a stick at... #ClassicRock #70sMusic #RockHistory #MusicHistory #70sRock #Drummer #RockMusic #1970s #Instrumental #UKCharts #CozyPowell #DanceWithTheDevil

The house I was living in at the time wouldn't be far away from reverberating to the sound of the Bay City Rollers; although my sister and best cousin, were most probably only now being introduced to them, just like the rest of the UK at this point... #BayCityRollers #70sMusic #RememberShaLaLaLa #UKCharts #1974 #ClassicHits #RetroMusic #70sPop #MusicHistory #Nostalgia #UKSinglesChart #1970s

An absolute classic of a composition, which, in its full unadulterated version, formed the centre-piece of Stevie's latest LP; an album which would become one of my all-time favourites later on in my life, "Innervisions"... #StevieWonder #LivingForTheCity #Innervisions #SoulMusic #Funk #Motown #1970sMusic #ClassicSoul #UKCharts #MusicHistory #Vinyl #RetroMusic

An amalgamation of two compositions, begins my journey through the Top 20 as I turn 2. I personally remember this one playing on the radio a lot around this time, most probably downstairs in the kitchen, as my mum would have that radio on all day in there; and I came to grow fond of this song very much... #70sMusic #ClassicCountry #Countrypolitan #RetroMusic #MusicHistory #UKCharts #1970s #VintageMusic #CountryMusic #Nostalgia #Oldies #CharlieRich #TheMostBeautifulGirl #UKSinglesChart #1974Music

A stand-alone single, which comes between Gilbert's 3rd and 4th albums, occupies this position this week of my 2nd birthday. The first years of the 1970's had seen this singer / songwriter have tremendous, success, not just in the United Kingdom, but also in the United States; and with such accomplishment came some very deserved rewards, including three prestigious Ivor Novello's for his prolific work so far... #GilbertOSullivan #HappinessIsMeAndYou #UKSinglesChart #1974Music #1970sHits #RetroMusic #ChartHistory #BritishMusic #SongwriterSuccess #MusicThrowback #PopMusic #ClassicTunes #MusicMemories #VintageCharts #SeventiesStyle

Step back to February 1974 and uncover Alice Cooper's 'Teenage Lament '74' at No.22 on the UK Singles Chart—right on my 2nd birthday. Dive into the band's album struggles, a near-miss James Bond theme...

Dive into the UK Singles Chart magic of February 1974, where Prelude's haunting vocal take on Neil Young's "After The Goldrush" claimed No.23 on the week of a special 2nd birthday. Uncover the band's ...

Step back to February 1974 and uncover the story behind Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes' funky hit 'The Love I Lost' at No.24 on the UK Singles Chart—originally a ballad that sparked the disco revoluti...

Dive into the UK Singles Chart magic of February 1974, spotlighting Medicine Head's "Slip And Slide" at No.25—right on my 2nd birthday! Uncover the band's gritty blues roots, a wild fun fact about nea...

Discover the soulful journey of The Isley Brothers' "Highways Of My Life" at No.26 on the UK Singles Chart during the week of February 20, 1974—my 2nd birthday. Dive into their career shifts, the hit'...

Discover the story behind The New Seekers' 'You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me' at No.27 on the UK Singles Chart during my 2nd birthday week in February 1974. From its rise to No.1 glory, Lyn Paul's ...

Uncover the wild true story of Alvin Stardust's 1974 glam hit 'My Coo Ca Choo' – voiced not by the star himself, but by its creator Peter Shelley. Bernard Jewry steps in to bring the black-clad myth t...

The advent of big success became a contributing factor to bringing this group to the verge of disintegration. The key difference was that the duo themselves became the band, and everybody else left in...

We have a new chap here with his first chart hit; even though it wasn't his first single... #UKCharts #1970sMusic #LeoSayer #TheShowMustGoOn #UKSinglesChart #1974 #RetroMusic #ClassicPop #70sMusic #Mu...

With Ronnie's role with the Faces now just a memory, the co-founder of both that group and its predecessor the Small Faces, was now striding out into new territory... #ClassicRock #RockMusic #70sMusic...

A song which took 6 years to become a UK hit.Robert, who had experienced some regional success with the song in his native United States, hailed from the city of Franklin in Williamson County, Tenness...

It's great to see Neil again in the UK Singles Chart around my birthday, a year on from when he first showed up along my Musical Road... #Nostalgia #Retro #70s #Vintage #Music #1970s #ClassicMusic #Ol...

For most of the TV audience, who were around at this time, this familiar and recognisable theme tune to "The Adventures of Black Beauty", will bring back some fond memories... #Nostalgia #70s #70sMusi...