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ELO - 10538 Overture

I have this tune somewhere but don't know where it is at the moment. Wish I could get my hands on it because I absolutely love it. Was glad to find this video online featuring the song. But in this vid, is that Roy Wood I see playing? My goodness. The Move. Wizzard. How many groups has he been in? I didn't realise he was in ELO as well! Anyway, despite his fun antics performing as part of Wizzard, he is obviously a very talented guy, along with the rest of ELO. And I really like the lead singer's voice!

(Update: I had mentioned before that I didn't know that Roy Wood had been in ELO. Well apparently ELO were formed from the ashes of the 60's group 'The Move' which Roy Wood had been in previously)

Supersonic

'A Photo from the first show of Supersonic with Linda Lewis, David Essex, Gilbert O' Sullivan, Suzi Quatro and Alvin Stardust.

Introduced,Produced & Directed by Mike MansfieldLondon Weekend Television/ITV Network1st Series: 6th September 1975- April 19762nd Series: September 1976-2nd April 1977

'Supersonic' Began in September 1975 as part of 'Saturday Scene' hosted by Sally James (When it acted as an occasional substitute for Kid Jensen's 'Rock on With 45').It was launched in it's own right on 6th september.Supersonic was a studio full of explosions,dry ice and bubbles.Debut performers included Suzi Quatro,Gilbert O'Sullivan,Linda Lewis and David Essex,then at No1 in the Charts.
· The Show Tapped into a new style of pop broadcasting,against a tired looking Top of the Pops,but after little more than a year,ratings and distribution had dwindled.The Final series began in September 1976 ,by this time 'Supersonic' had been relegated to the Midday slot as part of the newly-merged children's programme,'Supersonic Saturday Scene'.The Final Edition went out at 11.00am on 2nd April that year.The Guest Line-up included:The Kinks,Elkie Brooks,Marc Bolan,who played out with 'Soul of my Suit' and 'Sweet Little Rock'n'Roller',joined by Ray Davies,Dave Edmunds,John Lodge and Alvin Stardust.

No 1's Of The 70's

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Track listing
1. Metal Guru - T-Rex
2. Blockbuster - Sweet
3. School's Out - Cooper, Alice
4. Jealous Mind - Alvin Stardust
5. Rubber Bullets - 10cc
6. Devil Gate Drive - Quatro, Suzi
7. Son Of My Father - Chicory Tip
8. Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) - Edison Lighthouse
9. Yellow River - Christie
10. Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree - Dawn
11. Twelfth Of Never - Osmond, Donny
12. Hold Me Close - Essex, David
13. When Will I See You Again - Three Degrees
14. Rock Your Baby - McCrae, George
15. Kung Fu Fighting - Douglas, Carl
16. Double Barrel - Barker, Dave & Ansel Collins
17. In The Summertime - Mungo Jerry
18. Band Of Gold - Payne, Freda
19. Love Me For A Reason - Osmonds
20. Sad Sweet Dreamer - Sweet Sensation
21. Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel

1. Bye Bye Baby - Bay City Rollers
2. Coz I Luv U - Slade
3. January - Pilot
4. Under The Moon Of Love - Showaddywaddy
5. You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me - New Seekers
6. Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep - Middle Of The Road
7. Save Your Kisses For Me - Brotherhood Of Man
8. When A Child Is Born - Mathis, Johnny
9. I Only Have Eyes For You - Garfunkel, Art
10. Free - Williams, Deniece
11. When I Need You - Sayer, Leo
12. Stand By Your Man - Wynette, Tammy
13. Tears On My Pillow - Nash, Johnny
14. Barbados - Typically Tropical
15. December '63 (Oh What A Night) - Four Seasons
16. I Love To Love (But My Baby Loves To Dance) - Charles, Tina
17. You To Me Are Everything - Real Thing
18. Show You The Way To Go - Jacksons
19. I Feel Love - Summer, Donna
20. Are Friends Electric - Tubeway Army

Any of these classics bring back memories? Personally, some of my favourite no.1's of the 70's would have to be 'I'm not in love' by 10.CC, 'The Logical Song' by Supertramp, 'Haitian Divorce' by Steeley Dan, 'The Dean And I' by 10.CC, and Something In The Air By Thunderclap Newman. Oh, and also 'Breakfast in America' by Supertramp. (what a voice!) What, some of them weren't number ones? Well they all were in my book.

Talking Of 70's Number 1's.....

... or songs that should have been number 1. What about that beautiful tune 'Haitian Divorce' by Steeley Dan? I used to love this song in the 70's, used to almost bring tears to my eyes. (Maybe cause it sounded kind of sad at times) But even though I absolutely loved the song, I didn't quite get all of the lyrics. And if anyone out there did know them, I wonder if anyone actually understood their meaning?

'Babs and Clean Willie were in love they said
So in love the preacher's face turned red
Soon everybody knew the thing was dead
He shouts, she bites, they wrangle through the night
She go crazy
Got to make a getaway
Papa say

CHORUS:
Oh - no hesitation
No tears and no hearts breakin'
No remorse
Oh - congratulations
This is your Haitian divorce'

Well, I really don't care what the lyrics were about, that was, (and still is) an absolutely beautiful tune. Top points to Steeley Dan!

Sweet - Little Willy