BOB ROWE'S MUSIC BOX - BLOCKBUSTER

BOB ROWE'S MUSIC BOX was one of many INSTRUMENTAL SYNTH-POP COVER LP's that were released in the wake of ''POPCORN'' by HOT BUTTER {a huge hit in 1972}. His 'CHICORY TIP meets SWEET' version of ''BLOCKBUSTER'' is a highlight from the 1973 release that also included a take on ''SON OF MY FATHER''

FOX - MY OLD MAN'S AWAY

''YOU HAD TO SEE A CLIENT OUTSIDE OF TOWN
ABOUT TO CLINCH A DEAL OR THAT'S WHAT YOU SAID
THE LINES YOU WOVE I NEVER NEEDED A DOUBT
BUT WORD GOT BACK ABOUT THAT LITTLE REDHEAD

MY OLD MAN'S AWAY
NOW'S OUR CHANCE TO PLAY
IT'S LOVELY WEATHER
LET'S GET TOGETHER''


FOX were a UK based group put together by the American Songwriter/producer KENNY YOUNG.Young had been active in the music industry for a number of years and his most notable achievement had been co-writing ''UNDER THE BOARDWALK'' for the DRIFTERS {Future Garry Glitter collaborator Mike Leander was responsible for the arrangement}.The band had a number of hits in the UK and were fronted by the charismatic vocalist NOOSHA FOX who possessed a distinctive and alluring voice and an elegant retro dress sense inspired by Marlene Dietrich

Their time in the limelight was brief and the bands last notable hit was ''S-S-S-SINGLE BED'' which was a top 5 hit in mid 1976.In the following year they released their third {and final} LP BLUE HOTEL

On their previous LP {TAILS OF ILLUSION} they made the mistake of relegating Noosha to a minor role and she had only provided lead vocals on some of the tracks.BLUE HOTEL {which included the previous hit ''S-S-S-SINGLE BED''} should have given them fresh impetus as it contained some great songs and marked a genuine return to form.Despite the quality of the record,it failed to produce any additional hits as the next single pulled from it ''MY OLD MAN'S AWAY'' failed to sell in substantial quantities.The songs lack of success is surprising as it was one of their best,containing a catchy guitar riff,strong melody,a contemporary sounding disco tinged rhythm and great lyrics {in the mold of ''ME AND MRS JONES'' by BILLY PAUL} which are perfectly complimented by Noosha's sultry trademark tone

THE HUSH - GET FLARED!

''Come On,Get Em' On
A Pair Of Flares,Long And Strong
Far Out,Look Just Right
Wear Em' Everyday And Night''

''GET FLARED'' was issued as a one sided promo record for the AUSTRALIAN jeans company COLONIAL in 1974.The Hush were from SYDNEY and played in a HARD ROCK/GLAM BOOGIE style that another local band:AC/DC would later conquer the world with

The band were starting to hit big down under and their first studio LP ''GET ROCKED'' had just been released.This promo single contained a reworked version of the albums title track

The Hush went from strength to strength after this.Their version of LARRY WILLIAMS ''BONY MARONIE'' hit the No.1 spot in Australia the following year and the group established themselves as a major live draw with a string of top selling LP's

IT'S CRUNCH TIME!

I never thought I would see footage of the super obscure UK glam rockers CRUNCH powering their way through the BOVVER STOMPIN' classic ''LET'S DO IT AGAIN,but look what's just turned up on YouTube! Stare in wonder as the boys clad in pastel leather and silver platforms give it their all for an exuberant audience on the SWISS TV SHOW ''HITS A GO GO''