NOWHERE MEN – LIVERPOOL 1967-1972
In trying to restart the trophy bandwagon, Shankly made a number of expensive, not altogether successful signings, but devotion toward him from The Kop never wavered.
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MACHINE PRECISION: Linda Ronstadt & ‘HEART LIKE A WHEEL’
‘HEART LIKE A WHEEL’ (1974) propelled Ronstadt to superstardom and ended all debate regarding the finest female rock singer on the planet.
NOT WHAT THE DOC ORDERED – the 1973-74 relegation season of Manchester United
During the 1973-74 season, the UK experienced industrial action by car workers and miners – strikers to be found everywhere but Old Trafford.
NODDING TERMS: Faces – A Nod Is as Good as a Wink….to a Blind Horse (1971)
At a time when rock was taking itself seriously the Faces brought back a sense of fun, always more likely to engage with a cocktail cabinet than concept album.
STRIKE ACTION – Top goalscorers in England 1970-1979:
Top goal scorers in England 1970-79: Ted MacDougall – once, twice, three times a leader………….
A CUP of STOKOE – the 1973 FA Cup Final……..
The 1973 FA Cup Final: An unlikely victory for Sunderland – going loco all because of Stokoe…….
MOTT’S GOING ON – Mott The Hoople & ‘MOTT’ (1973)
MOTT (1973): Ian Hunter describes success in bittersweet terms, reflecting on what has been gained and lost along the way.
SHOOTING STARS – Top goalscorers in England 1960-69
Top Goal Scorers in England 1960-69: ‘Sir’ Roger (1966) – joint leading goal scorer, league championship medal, World Cup winner;
THE BALLAD OF DON & STOKOE – the FA Cup Semi-Finals of 1972-73:
THE BALLAD OF DON & STOKOE: Leeds United and Sunderland triumph in the FA Cup semi-finals of 1972-1973:
RAISED ON PROMISES – Tom Petty & ‘FULL MOON FEVER’ (1989)
Petty draws on influences from Buddy Holly to The Byrds, Dylan to The Who, producer Jeff Lynne giving it all a Beatlesque spin.