Kill or Save: UK No. 1-hits of the 70s

[Book 3,545]

 

A few years ago I was an active member of a German music forum. I remember that polls has brought me there: What's the best German No. 1 hit, what's the best Oscar winning song, what's the best charting song of 2014 etc.

In this context one smart member created a game called “Kill or Save”.

We did artists songs (e.g. every released song by The Beatles, ABBA, Rihanna, Take That, Elvis Presley, Bananarama...), 80s songs, Best No. 2 songs – whatever came into our minds.

 

The Rules:

“Kill or Save” is all about finding the best or the favorite song within one topic.

Initially, each song has 20 points. To increase or decrease the number of points, you can award 4 points and subtract 6 in each round. Deduction and addition of points can vary, e.g. add 2 x 2 points or subtract 2 x 3 points. Important: You can only vote once a day to keep it fair. Yes, I know it might get a bit confusing due to the different time zones we all live in, but I'm just appealing for fairness and honesty. So please only vote once a day!

You always have to use the last vote as a guide.

For a better overview, please mark your voting (+ 2, + 4 or -3, - 6) and classify the song according to its current value.

 

 

Example:

 

Starting round:

20 Agnetha – Song One

20 Liam – Song Two

20 Ringo – Song Three

 

First Voter:

24 Agnetha – Song One +4

20 Ringo – Song Three

14 Liam – Song Two -6

 

Second Voter:

24 Agnetha – Song One

24 Ringo – Song Three +4

08 Liam – Song Two -6

 

Third Voter:

28 Agnetha – Song One +4

21 Ringo – Song Three -3

05 Liam – Song Two -3

 

Fourth Voter:

28 Agnetha – Song One

25 Ringo – Song Three +4

 

00 Liam – Song Two -6

The point value for kicking doesn't have to be an exact match, but you can't keep any points either, in which case there is no point returned since Liam could have been kicked with 5.

Edit 30.10.2022: Kicking my own rule here because I didn't remember

 

The winner will now be the one who doesn't get downvoted to zero. The next round will start.

 

 

 

And so I thought to bring this little game to you, my dear Deathlisters. I hope that enough people will join this game to have a little fun.

As this is a UK-centric forum I will start with a poll about the UK-No.1-songs of the 70s.

 

Here are the UK-No.1-songs of the 70s (spoiler):

Spoiler

31.01.70 Edison Lighthouse – Love grows (where my Rosemary goes) (5)

07.03.70 Lee Marvin – Wandrin´Star (3)

28.03.70 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water (3)

18.04.70 Dana – All kinds of everything (2)

02.05.70 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky (2)

16.05.70 England World Cup Squad – Back home (3)

06.06.70 Christie – Yellow River (1)

13.06.70 Mungo Jerry – In the summertime (7)

01.08.70 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you (6)

12.09.70 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a clown (1)

19.09.70 Freda Payne – Band of gold (6)

31.10.70 Matthews Southern Comfort – Woodstock (3)

21.11.70 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile (1)

28.11.70 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking (6)

 

09.01.71 Clive Dunn – Grandad (3)

30.01.71 George Harrison – My sweet Lord (5)

06.03.71 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump (2)

20.03.71 T.Rex – Hot love (6)

01.05.71 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel (2)

15.05.71 Dawn – Knock three times (5)

19.06.71 Middle of the road – Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep (5)

24.07.71 T.Rex – Get it on (4)

21.08.71 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting (4)

18.09.71 Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me (3)

09.10.71 Rod Stewart – Maggie May (5)

13.11.71 Slade – Coz I luv you (4)

11.12.71 Benny Hill – Ernie (The fastest milkman in the west) (4)

 

08.01.72 New Seekers – I´d like to teach the world to sing (4)

05.02.72 T.Rex – Telegram Sam (2)

19.02.72 Chicory Tip – Son of my father (3)

11.03.72 Nilsson – Without you (5)

15.04.72 Royal Scots Dragoon Squad – Amazing Grace (5)

20.05.72 T.Rex – Metal Guru (4)

17.06.72 Don McLean – Vincent (2)

01.07.72 Slade – Take me back ´ome (1)

08.07.72 Donny Osmond – Puppy love (5)

12.08.72 Alice Cooper – School´s out (3)

02.09.72 Rod Stewart – You wear it well (1)

09.09.72 Slade – Mama, weer all crazee now (3)

30.09.72 David Cassidy – How can I be sure (2)

14.10.72 Lieutenant Pigeon – Mouldy old dough (4)

11.11.72 Gilbert O´Sullivan – Clair (2)

25.11.72 Chuck Berry – My ding-a-ling (4)

23.12.72 Little Jimmy Osmond – Long haired lover from Liverpool (5)

 

27.01.73 The Sweet – Blockbuster (5)

03.03.73 Slade – Cum on feel the noize (4)

31.03.73 Donny Osmond – The twelfth of never (1)

07.04.73 Gilbert O´Sullivan – Get down (2)

21.04.73 Dawn ft. Tony Orlando – Tie a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree (4)

19.05.73 Wizzard – See my baby jive (4)

16.06.73 Suzi Quatro – Can the can (1)

23.06.73 10CC – Rubber Bullets (1)

30.06.73 Slade – Skweeze me, pleeze me (3)

21.07.73 Peters & Lee – Welcome home (1)

28.07.73 Gary Glitter – I´m the leader of the gang (I am) (4)

25.08.73 Donny Osmond – Young love (4)

22.09.73 Wizzard – Angel Fingers (1)

29.09.73 Simon Park Orchestra – Eye Level (4)

27.10.73 David Cassidy – Daydreamer/ The Puppy Song (3)

17.11.73 Gary Glitter – I love you love me love (4)

15.12.73 Slade – Merry X-mas everybody (5)

 

19.01.74 New Seekers – You won´t find another fool like me (1)

26.01.74 Mud – Tiger Feet (4)

23.02.74 Suzi Quatro – Devil Gate Drive (2)

09.03.74 Alvin Stardust – Jealous mind (1)

16.03.74 Paper Lace – Billy don´t be a hero (3)

06.04.74 Terry Jacks – Seasons in the sun (4)

04.05.74 ABBA – Waterloo (2)

18.05.74 Rubettes – Sugar Baby Love (4)

15.06.74 Ray Stevens – The Streak (1)

22.06.74 Gary Glitter – Always yours (1)

29.06.74 Charles Aznavour – She (4)

27.07.74 George McCrae – Rock your baby (3)

17.08.74 Three Degrees – When will I see you again (2)

31.08.74 Osmonds – Love me for a reason (3)

21.09.74 Carl Douglas – Kung Fu fighting (3)

12.10.74 John Denver – Annie´s Song (1)

19.10.74 Sweet Sensation – Sad sweet dreamer (1)

26.10.74 Ken Boothe – Everything I own (3)

16.11.74 David Essex – Gonna make you a star (3)

07.12.74 Barry White – You´re the first, the last, my everything (2)

21.12.74 Mud – Lonely this Christmas (4)

 

18.01.75 Status Quo – Down down (1)

25.01.75 Tymes – Miss Grace (1)

01.02.75 Pilot – January (3)

22.02.75 Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel – Make me smile (Come up and see me) (2)

08.03.75 Telly Savallas – If (2)

22.03.75 Bay City Rollers – Bye bye baby (6)

03.05.75 Mud – Oh boy (2)

17.05.75 Tammy Wynette – Stand by your man (3)

07.06.75 Windsor Davies & Don Estelle – Whispering grass (3)

28.06.75 10CC – I´m not in love (2)

12.07.75 Johnny Nash – Tears on my pillow (1)

19.07.75 Bay City Rollers – Give a little love (3)

09.08.75 Typically Tropical – Barbados (1)

16.08.75 The Stylistics – I can´t give you anything (but my love) (3)

06.09.75 Rod Stewart – Sailing (4)

04.10.75 David Essex – Hold me close (3)

25.10.75 Art Garfunkel – I only have eyes for you (2)

08.11.75 David Bowie – Space Oddity (2)

22.11.75 Billy Connolly – D.I.V.O.R.C.E. (1)

29.11.75 Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody (9)

 

31.01.76 ABBA – Mamma Mia (2)

14.02.76 Slik – Forever and ever (1)

21.02.76 Four Seasons – December 1963 (Oh what a night) (2)

06.03.76 Tina Charles – I love to love (But my baby loves to dance) (3)

27.03.76 Brotherhood of Man – Save your kisses for me (6)

08.05.76 ABBA – Fernando (4)

05.06.76 J.J. Barrie – No charge (1)

12.06.76 Wurzels – Combine Harvester (Brand New Key) (2)

26.06.76 The Real Thing – You to me are everything (3)

17.07.76 Demis Roussos – Phenomenon EP (1)

24.07.76 Elton John & Kiki Dee – Don´t go breaking my heart (6)

04.09.76 ABBA – Dancing Queen (6)

11.10.76 Pussycat – Mississippi (4)

13.11.76 Chicago – If you leave me now (3)

04.12.76 Showaddywaddy – Under the moon of love (3)

25.12.76 Johnny Mathis – When a child is born (Soleado) (3)

 

15.01.77 David Soul – Don´t give up on us (4)

12.02.77 Julie Covington – Don´t cry for me Argentina (1)

19.02.77 Leo Sayer – When I need you (3)

12.03.77 Manhattan Transfer – Chanson d´amour (3)

02.04.77 ABBA – Knowing me, knowing you (5)

07.05.77 Deniece Williams – Free (2)

21.05.77 Rod Stewart – I don't want to talk about it / First cut is the deepest (4)

18.06.77 Kenny Rogers – Lucille (1)

25.06.77 The Jacksons – Show you the way to go (1)

02.07.77 Hot Chocolate – So you win again (3)

23.07.77 Donna Summer – I feel love (4)

20.08.77 Brotherhood of Man – Angelo (1)

27.08.77 Floaters – Float on (1)

03.09.77 Elvis Presley – Way down (5)

08.10.77 David Soul – Silver Lady (3)

29.10.77 Baccara – Yes Sir, I can boogie (1)

05.11.77 ABBA – The name of the game (4)

03.12.77 Wings – Mull of Kintyre / Girls' School (9)

 

04.02.78 Althia & Donna – Up Town Top Ranking (1)

11.02.78 Brotherhood of Man – Figaro (1)

18.02.78 ABBA – Take a chance on me (3)

11.03.78 Kate Bush – Wuthering Heights (4)

08.04.78 Brian & Michael – Matchstalk men and matchstalk cats and dogs (3)

29.04.78 Bee Gees – Night Fever (2)

13.05.78 Boney M. – Rivers of Babylon / Brown girl in the ring (5)

17.06.78 Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta – You´re the one that I want (9)

19.08.78 Commodores – Three times a lady (5)

23.09.78 10CC – Dreadlock Holiday (1)

30.09.78 Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta – Summer Nights (7)

18.11.78 Boomtown Rats – Rat Trap (2)

01.12.78 Rod Stewart – Da ya think I´m sexy (1)

09.12.78 Boney M. – Mary´s boy child / Oh my Lord (4)

 

06.01.79 Village People – Y.M.C.A. (3)

27.01.79 Ian Dury & the Blockheads – Hit me with your rhythm stick (1)

03.02.79 Blondie – Heart of glass (4)

03.03.79 Bee Gees – Tragedy (2)

17.03.79 Gloria Gaynor – I will survive (4)

14.04.79 Art Garfunkel – Bright eyes (6)

26.05.79 Blondie – Sunday Girl (3)

16.06.79 Anita Ward – Ring my bell (2)

30.06.79 Tubeway Army – Are “friends” electric (4)

28.07.79 Boomtown Rats – I don´t like Mondays (4)

25.08.79 Cliff Richard – We don´t talk anymore (4)

22.09.79 Gary Numan – Cars (1)

29.09.79 Police – Message in a bottle (3)

20.10.79 Buggles – Video killed the radio star (1)

27.10.79 Lena Martell – One day at a time (3)

17.11.79 Dr. Hook – When you´re in love with a beautiful woman (3)

08.12.79 Police – Walking on the moon (1)

15.12.79 Pink Floyd – Another brick in the wall (5)

 

 

(There will be some songs with a double a-side, e.g. "I don't want to talk about it / The first cut is the deepest". This is counted as one song.)

 

 

Form each round songs will enter the last round, the Grand Finale, consisting of 25 songs:

1970/71: 27 songs = the last 4 songs will enter the Grand Finale

1972/73: 34 songs = the last 5 songs will enter the Grand Finale

1974/75: 41 songs = the last 6 songs will enter the Grand Finale

1976/77: 34 songs = the last 5 songs will enter the Grand Finale

1978/79: 32 songs = the last 5 songs will enter the Grand Finale

 

In the Grand Finale, the best UK No.1 song of the 70s will be chosen by the DeathList forum users!

 

We start with the years 1970 and 1971:

 

1970 - 1971

20 Edison Lighthouse – Love grows (where my Rosemary goes)

20 Lee Marvin – Wandrin´Star

20 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water

20 Dana – All kinds of everything

20 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky

20 England World Cup Squad – Back home

20 Christie – Yellow River

20 Mungo Jerry – In the summertime

20 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you

20 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a clown

20 Freda Payne – Band of gold

20 Matthews Southern Comfort – Woodstock

20 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile

20 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking

20 Clive Dunn – Grandad

20 George Harrison – My sweet Lord

20 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump

20 T.Rex – Hot love

20 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel

20 Dawn – Knock three times

20 Middle of the road – Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep

20 T.Rex – Get it on

20 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting

20 The Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me

20 Rod Stewart – Maggie May

20 Slade – Coz I luv you

20 Benny Hill – Ernie (The fastest milkman in the west)

 

Enjoy!

[Book 3,545]

24 Edison Lighthouse – Love grows (where my Rosemary goes)  + 4

20 Lee Marvin – Wandrin´Star

20 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water

20 Dana – All kinds of everything

20 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky

20 England World Cup Squad – Back home

20 Christie – Yellow River

20 Mungo Jerry – In the summertime

20 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you

20 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a clown

20 Freda Payne – Band of gold

20 Matthews Southern Comfort – Woodstock

20 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile

20 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking

20 Clive Dunn – Grandad

20 George Harrison – My sweet Lord

20 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump

20 T.Rex – Hot love

20 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel

20 Dawn – Knock three times

20 Middle of the road – Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep

20 T.Rex – Get it on

20 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting

20 The Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me

20 Rod Stewart – Maggie May

20 Benny Hill – Ernie (The fastest milkman in the west)

14 Slade – Coz I luv you  -6

[msc 18,421]

If the old hurt/heal games didn't make it to DL in 20 years, not sure if there's legs, but to be nice:

 

24 Edison Lighthouse – Love grows (where my Rosemary goes)  

24 Lee Marvin – Wandrin´Star +4

20 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water

20 Dana – All kinds of everything

20 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky

20 England World Cup Squad – Back home

20 Christie – Yellow River

20 Mungo Jerry – In the summertime

20 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you

20 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a clown

20 Freda Payne – Band of gold

20 Matthews Southern Comfort – Woodstock

20 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile

20 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking

20 Clive Dunn – Grandad

20 George Harrison – My sweet Lord

20 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump

20 T.Rex – Hot love

20 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel

20 Dawn – Knock three times

14 Middle of the road – Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep -6

20 T.Rex – Get it on

20 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting

20 The Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me

20 Rod Stewart – Maggie May

20 Benny Hill – Ernie (The fastest milkman in the west)

14 Slade – Coz I luv you  

[TQR 14,384]

The song I’ve knocked down is, I’d say, in the top 3 worst songs of all time. 70s wasn’t a strong decade IMO but this should be fun.

 

24 Edison Lighthouse – Love grows (where my Rosemary goes)  

24 Lee Marvin – Wandrin´Star

20 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water

20 Dana – All kinds of everything

14 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky -6

20 England World Cup Squad – Back home

20 Christie – Yellow River

20 Mungo Jerry – In the summertime

20 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you

20 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a clown

20 Freda Payne – Band of gold

20 Matthews Southern Comfort – Woodstock

22 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile +2

20 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking

20 Clive Dunn – Grandad

20 George Harrison – My sweet Lord

20 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump

20 T.Rex – Hot love

20 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel

20 Dawn – Knock three times

14 Middle of the road – Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep

20 T.Rex – Get it on

20 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting

20 The Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me

20 Rod Stewart – Maggie May

20 Benny Hill – Ernie (The fastest milkman in the west)

16 Slade – Coz I luv you +2

[YoungWillz 21,018]

For the first three weeks of 1970 Rolf Harris' Two Little Boys was #1. Not seeing it...?

[msc 18,421]

8 minutes ago, YoungWillz said:

For the first three weeks of 1970 Rolf Harris' Two Little Boys was #1. Not seeing it...?

 

Hah, I thought "judicious editing" but Gary Glitters up there.

[Book 3,545]

9 minutes ago, YoungWillz said:

For the first three weeks of 1970 Rolf Harris' Two Little Boys was #1. Not seeing it...?

Good spot.

 

Next one please add

20 Rolf Harris - Two little boys

[ladyfiona 2,572]

Right I hope I got this correct.

 

24 Edison Lighthouse – Love grows (where my Rosemary goes)  

24 Lee Marvin – Wandrin´Star

20 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water

20 Dana – All kinds of everything

14 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky

20 England World Cup Squad – Back home

20 Christie – Yellow River

14 Mungo Jerry – In the summertime -6

20 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you

20 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a clown

20 Freda Payne – Band of gold

20 Matthews Southern Comfort – Woodstock

22 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile

20 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking

20 Clive Dunn – Grandad

24 George Harrison – My sweet Lord +4

20 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump

20 T.Rex – Hot love

20 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel

20 Dawn – Knock three times

14 Middle of the road – Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep

20 T.Rex – Get it on

20 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting

20 The Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me

20 Rod Stewart – Maggie May

20 Benny Hill – Ernie (The fastest milkman in the west)

20 Rolf Harris - Two little boys

16 Slade – Coz I luv you

[Book 3,545]

@ladyfiona Please +4 and -6. Please correct your vote.

Please add Rolf Harris to the list. Thanks 

[ladyfiona 2,572]

3 minutes ago, Book said:

@ladyfiona Please +4 and -6. Please correct your vote.

Please add Rolf Harris to the list. Thanks 

 

Corrected and added Rolf Harris.

[YoungWillz 21,018]

 

I've put it into points order, which I think was the intent.

 

24 Edison Lighthouse – Love grows (where my Rosemary goes)  

24 George Harrison – My sweet Lord

23 Lee Marvin – Wandrin´Star -1

22 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile

22 Christie – Yellow River +2

22 Freda Payne – Band of gold +2

20 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water

20 Dana – All kinds of everything

20 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you

20 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a clown

20 Matthews Southern Comfort – Woodstock

20 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking

20 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump

20 T.Rex – Hot love

20 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel

20 Dawn – Knock three times

20 T.Rex – Get it on

20 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting

20 The Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me

20 Rod Stewart – Maggie May

20 Rolf Harris - Two little boys

19 Clive Dunn – Grandad -1

19 Benny Hill – Ernie (The fastest milkman in the west) -1

17 England World Cup Squad – Back home -3

16 Slade – Coz I luv you

14 Middle of the road – Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep

14 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky

14 Mungo Jerry – In the summertime 

[theoldlady 2,295]

My first points starting Thursday October 20th:

28 George Harrison - My Sweet Lord +4

24 Edison Lighthouse – Love grows (where my Rosemary goes)  

23 Lee Marvin - Wanderin` Star

22 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile

22 Christie - Yellow River

22 Freda Payne – Band of Gold

20 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water

20 Dana – All kinds of everything

20 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you

20 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a clown

20 Matthews Southern Comfort – Woodstock

20 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking

20 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump 

20 T.Rex – Hot love

20 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel

20 Dawn – Knock three times

20 T.Rex – Get it on

20 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting

20 The Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me

20 Rod Stewart – Maggie May

20 Rolf Harris - Two little boys

19 Clive Dunn – Grandad 

19 Benny Hill - Ernie (The fastest milkman in the west)

17 England World Cup Squad — Back Home

16 Slade – Coz I luv you

14 Middle of the road – Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep

14 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky

8 Mungo Jerry – In the summertime -6

[Book 3,545]

@theoldlady Please add and subtract your points from the current value, e.g. 24+4=28 for George Harrison. Thanks.

[YoungWillz 21,018]

1 minute ago, Book said:

@theoldlady Please add and subtract your points from the current value, e.g. 24+4=28 for George Harrison. Thanks.

Benny Hill has lost a point in the editing too, though I'm sure the poster is still editing. Just in case that is missed - should be on 19.

[Book 3,545]

Phew, this game is really tricky 

[justonecornetto 947]

28 George Harrison - My Sweet Lord

26 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile +4

24 Edison Lighthouse – Love grows (where my Rosemary goes)  

23 Lee Marvin - Wanderin` Star

22 Christie - Yellow River

22 Freda Payne – Band of Gold

20 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water

20 Dana – All kinds of everything

20 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you

20 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a clown

20 Matthews Southern Comfort – Woodstock

20 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking

20 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump 

20 T.Rex – Hot love

20 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel

20 Dawn – Knock three times

20 T.Rex – Get it on

20 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting

20 The Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me

20 Rod Stewart – Maggie May

20 Rolf Harris - Two little boys

19 Clive Dunn – Grandad 

19 Benny Hill - Ernie (The fastest milkman in the west)

16 Slade – Coz I luv you

14 Middle of the road – Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep

14 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky

11 England World Cup Squad — Back Home -6

8 Mungo Jerry – In the summertime 

[Bibliogryphon 9,565]

28 George Harrison - My Sweet Lord

24 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile -2

24 Edison Lighthouse – Love grows (where my Rosemary goes)  

22 Christie - Yellow River

22 Freda Payne – Band of Gold

21 Lee Marvin - Wanderin` Star -2

20 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water

20 Dana – All kinds of everything

20 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you

20 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a clown

20 Matthews Southern Comfort – Woodstock

20 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking

20 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump 

20 T.Rex – Hot love

20 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel

20 Dawn – Knock three times

20 T.Rex – Get it on

20 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting

20 The Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me

20 Rod Stewart – Maggie May

20 Rolf Harris - Two little boys

19 Clive Dunn – Grandad 

19 Benny Hill - Ernie (The fastest milkman in the west)

16 Slade – Coz I luv you

16 Middle of the road – Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep +2

16 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky +2

9 England World Cup Squad — Back Home -2

8 Mungo Jerry – In the summertime 

[TQR 14,384]

2 minutes ago, Bibliogryphon said:

24 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile -2

16 Middle of the road – Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep +2

16 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky +2

And so, our friendship must end.

[ladyfiona 2,572]

I'm just waiting for Queen to join the party in a few years. I don't have the best knowledge of 70's music outside of ex Beatles singers, Eurovision and Queen.

[time 8,581]

I think I've understood it!

 

24 George Harrison - My Sweet Lord -4
24 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile
24 Edison Lighthouse – Love grows (where my Rosemary goes)  
22 Freda Payne – Band of Gold
22 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking +2
22 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel +2
21 Lee Marvin - Wanderin` Star
20 Christie - Yellow River -2
20 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water
20 Dana – All kinds of everything
20 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you
20 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a clown
20 Matthews Southern Comfort – Woodstock
20 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump 
20 T.Rex – Hot love
20 Dawn – Knock three times
20 T.Rex – Get it on
20 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting
20 The Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me
20 Rod Stewart – Maggie May
20 Rolf Harris - Two little boys
19 Clive Dunn – Grandad 
19 Benny Hill - Ernie (The fastest milkman in the west)
16 Slade – Coz I luv you
16 Middle of the road – Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep
16 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky
9 England World Cup Squad — Back Home
8 Mungo Jerry – In the summertime 
 

[harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,684]

[Toast 16,126]

24 George Harrison - My Sweet Lord
24 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile
24 Edison Lighthouse – Love grows (where my Rosemary goes)  
24 Freda Payne – Band of Gold  +2
22 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking
22 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel

22 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a Clown  +2
21 Lee Marvin - Wanderin` Star
20 Christie - Yellow River -2
20 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water
20 Dana – All kinds of everything
20 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you
20 Matthews Southern Comfort – Woodstock
20 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump 
20 T.Rex – Hot love
20 Dawn – Knock three times
20 T.Rex – Get it on
20 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting
20 The Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me
20 Rod Stewart – Maggie May
20 Rolf Harris - Two little boys
19 Clive Dunn – Grandad 
19 Benny Hill - Ernie (The fastest milkman in the west)
16 Slade – Coz I luv you
16 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky

10 Middle of the road – Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep   -6
9 England World Cup Squad — Back Home
8 Mungo Jerry – In the summertime 

[Death Impends 7,953]

I'm making sure to listen to all the songs unfamiliar in the States, even the dumb ones. However I note for 1972 and 73 there's several Osmonds songs that evaded US success; I choose to take that as a sign from God and steer clear!

 

26 Freda Payne – Band of Gold  +2
24 George Harrison - My Sweet Lord
24 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile
24 Edison Lighthouse – Love grows (where my Rosemary goes) 
22 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking
22 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel

22 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a Clown

22 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water +2
21 Lee Marvin - Wanderin` Star
20 Christie - Yellow River
20 Dana – All kinds of everything
20 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you
20 Matthews Southern Comfort – Woodstock
20 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump 
20 T.Rex – Hot love
20 Dawn – Knock three times
20 T.Rex – Get it on
20 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting
20 The Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me
20 Rod Stewart – Maggie May
19 Clive Dunn – Grandad 
19 Benny Hill - Ernie (The fastest milkman in the west)

17 Rolf Harris - Two little boys -3
16 Slade – Coz I luv you
16 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky

10 Middle of the road – Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep
8 Mungo Jerry – In the summertime
6 England World Cup Squad — Back Home -3

 

[LWCZ 185]

It ain't coming home. 

 

26 Freda Payne – Band of Gold 
25 George Harrison - My Sweet Lord +1
24 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile
24 Edison Lighthouse – Love grows (where my Rosemary goes)

24 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water +2

23 Rod Stewart – Maggie May  +3

22 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking
22 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel

22 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a Clown

21 Lee Marvin - Wanderin` Star
20 Christie - Yellow River
20 Dana – All kinds of everything
20 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you
20 Matthews Southern Comfort – Woodstock
20 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump 
20 T.Rex – Hot love
20 Dawn – Knock three times
20 T.Rex – Get it on
20 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting
20 The Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me
19 Clive Dunn – Grandad 
19 Benny Hill - Ernie (The fastest milkman in the west)

17 Rolf Harris - Two little boys
16 Slade – Coz I luv you
16 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky

10 Middle of the road – Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep
8 Mungo Jerry – In the summertime
2 England World Cup Squad — Back Home -4

[Toast 16,126]

13 minutes ago, LWCZ said:

It ain't coming home. 

 

26 Freda Payne – Band of Gold 
25 George Harrison - My Sweet Lord +1
24 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile
24 Edison Lighthouse – Love grows (where my Rosemary goes)

24 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water +2

23 Rod Stewart – Maggie May  +3

22 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking
22 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel

22 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a Clown

21 Lee Marvin - Wanderin` Star
20 Christie - Yellow River
20 Dana – All kinds of everything
20 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you
20 Matthews Southern Comfort – Woodstock
20 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump 
20 T.Rex – Hot love
20 Dawn – Knock three times
20 T.Rex – Get it on
20 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting
20 The Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me
19 Clive Dunn – Grandad 
19 Benny Hill - Ernie (The fastest milkman in the west)

17 Rolf Harris - Two little boys
16 Slade – Coz I luv you
16 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky

10 Middle of the road – Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep
8 Mungo Jerry – In the summertime
2 England World Cup Squad — Back Home -4

 

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