Tag Archives: Cockney Rebel

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Top 10: Glam rock

Posted on 18 September 2025 by Alwyn Turner • 1 Comment

Pretentious, preposterous and perfectly flawed, it’s the best of glam rock – selected by ALWYN TURNER. Continue reading →

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Revive 45: July 1975

Posted on 4 July 2020 by Alwyn Turner • Leave a comment

ALWYN TURNER revisits more of the music of his childhood: 10cc, Mud, Gary Glitter, the Top of the Pops Orchestra… Continue reading →

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Revive 45: February 1975

Posted on 15 February 2020 by Alwyn Turner • Leave a comment

Pilot, the Glitter Band, Johnny Wakelin… It must be the top ten from 45 years ago, concludes ALWYN TURNER Continue reading →

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Revive 45: September 1974

Posted on 7 September 2019 by Alwyn Turner • Leave a comment

ALWYN TURNER on the top pop hits from the month that gave us Ceefax and Kung Fu Fighting. Continue reading →

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First lines: 1970s – part 1

Posted on 23 March 2019 by Alwyn Turner • Leave a comment

The best opening lines in British pop 1970-75, from Black Sabbath to the Goodies, chosen by ALWYN TURNER. Continue reading →

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Start! British debut singles: Part 3

Posted on 18 March 2017 by Alwyn Turner • 1 Comment

The final part of ALWYN TURNER’s guide to the best debuts in British pop history. Continue reading →