Still a lot of bubble gum, along with several proper classics from Labi Siffre, Diana Ross, Cher and Rod Stewart.
The likes of the Sweet and T Rex heralded the start of glam rock, and I was totally knocked out by Slade’s Coz I Luv You. Still one of my all-time faves and I’m proud to say I saw them live three times – the original good-time band.
- Slade – Coz I Luv You – 11-71
- Labi Siffre – It Must Be Love – 12-71
- Diana Ross – I’m Still Waiting – 08-71
- Cher – Gipsies Tramps & Thieves – 11-71
- Rod Stewart – Maggie May – 09-71
- Peter Noone – Oh You Pretty Things – 06-71
- Isaac Hayes – Theme From ‘Shaft’ – 12-71
- The Rolling Stones – Brown Sugar – 05-71
- The Congregation – Softly Whispering I Love You – 12-71
- The Sweet – Funny Funny – 04-71
- Lobo – Me And You And A Dog Named Boo – 07-71
- The Mixtures – The Pushbike Song – 01-71
- Redbone – Witch Queen Of New Orleans – 10-71
And a few which deserve an honorary mention:
Curved Air – Back Street Luv – 09-71
George Harrison – My Sweet Lord – 01-71
The Fortunes – Freedom Come Freedom Go – 10-71
Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline – 02-71
Dawn – Knock Three Times – 05-71
The Tams – Hey Girl Don’t Bother Me – 08-71
Andy Williams – (Where Do I Begin) Love Story – 04-71
The New Seekers – I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing – 12-71
As always, there are bound to be a few I’ve missed, so I’m keen to hear your best musical memories from 1971 – it may jog a memory or two.
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