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

[Bibliogryphon 9,586]

29 minutes ago, msc said:

 

It had to be done. 

 

(Still fucked off tbh. All of those yewtree sods generate a sense of disdain and dislike, only one felt like a personal betrayal. Rolf can fuck off.) 

I spent a Christmas record token on the single of Two Little Boys when I was about 5.

[TQR 14,400]

1 minute ago, Bibliogryphon said:

 

Is the the religious sentiment, the spectre of future covers or just one of those tuned that grates?

Mildly, moderately and MASSIVELY respectively.

[Great Uncle Bulgaria 1,287]

59 minutes ago, msc said:

0 Rolf Harris - Two little boys -5

In purely musical terms, whilst Rolf's song is pretty awful, surely Granddad is even worse?

All those sickly sweet kids sitting around him him singing their sickly sweet lyrics in a sickly sweet way?

If we're going to take off-field considerations into account, then surely the thought of Sally Carr's hot-panted rear ca 1971 should be enough to have MOTR rocketing up the charts...

[msc 18,476]

40 minutes ago, TQR said:

I am late-millennial, early-Z. Love Grows is a bit middle-of-the-roady for me. I shall, however, fight Slade’s corner to the bitter end, appalling spelling and mutton chops notwithstanding

 

As an apparent millennial too, I agree on Love Grows and also love Slade. 

 

Can't agree with the Spirit in the Sky hate though, it's a hilariously daft song imo. 

 

7 minutes ago, Great Uncle Bulgaria said:

In purely musical terms, whilst Rolf's song is pretty awful, surely Granddad is even worse?

All those sickly sweet kids sitting around him him singing their sickly sweet lyrics in a sickly sweet way?

If we're going to take off-field considerations into account, then surely the thought of Sally Carr's hot-panted rear ca 1971 should be enough to have MOTR rocketing up the charts...

 

I don't actually mind Grandad or Ernie. Both are simple novelty tracks, inoffensive fluff. 

 

The Mungo Jerry dislike really surprises me though. 

 

Anyhow this round is quite light next to the horrors of 1972-73 - who was the bigger stain on the charts - Gary Glitter, or the fucking Osmonds? 

 

 

@YoungWillz I'd guess via PM your top 4 picks but last I checked your PM box was full! 

[Bibliogryphon 9,586]

You will also have things like The Bay City Rollers or will they be 74/75

[LWCZ 192]

11 hours ago, Book said:

 

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

26 Freda Payne – Band of Gold 
24 George Harrison - My Sweet Lord
24 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile
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
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
16 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky

10 Middle of the road – Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep

10 Slade – Coz I luv you  -6
8 Mungo Jerry – In the summertime
6 England World Cup Squad — Back Home

 

@LWCZ Sorry, your voting cannot be counted as you did + 6 and - 4 but it's the other way round. Please try again.

I used DIs voting instead.

Whoops, sorry 'bout that one, was dead tired and messed up. I'll vote tommorow, this time (hopefully) correctly  

[justonecornetto 951]

29 George Harrison - My Sweet Lord +2

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

27 Freda Payne – Band of Gold

25 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile +2
25 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water

24 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting

24 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a Clown 

23 T.Rex – Get it on

23 Rod Stewart - Maggie May 

22 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking

21 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel 
20 Dana – All kinds of everything
20 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you
20 T.Rex – Hot love
20 Dawn – Knock three times
20 The Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me
19 Christie - Yellow River

19 Lee Marvin - Wanderin` Star 

19 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump 

17 Matthews Southern Comfort – Woodstock

17 Benny Hill - Ernie (The fastest milkman in the west) -2

14 Slade – Coz I luv you

11 Clive Dunn – Grandad -2

10 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky

9 Middle of the road – Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep 
8 Mungo Jerry – In the summertime 

1 England World Cup Squad — Back Home -2

[Toast 16,144]

29 George Harrison - My Sweet Lord

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

27 Freda Payne – Band of Gold

25 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile
25 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water

24 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a Clown 

23 T.Rex – Get it on

23 Rod Stewart - Maggie May 

23 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel +2

22 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking

21 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting  -3
20 Dana – All kinds of everything
20 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you
20 T.Rex – Hot love
20 Dawn – Knock three times
20 The Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me
19 Christie - Yellow River

19 Lee Marvin - Wanderin` Star 

19 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump 

17 Matthews Southern Comfort – Woodstock

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

14 Slade – Coz I luv you

11 Clive Dunn – Grandad

10 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky

10 Mungo Jerry – In the summertime +2

6 Middle of the road – Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep -3

1 England World Cup Squad — Back Home

[Death Impends 7,979]

Time to send them back home

 

29 George Harrison - My Sweet Lord

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

27 Freda Payne – Band of Gold

26 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a Clown +2

25 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile
25 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water

23 T.Rex – Get it on

23 Rod Stewart - Maggie May 

23 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel

23 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking +1

21 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting
20 Dana – All kinds of everything
20 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you
20 T.Rex – Hot love
20 The Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me
19 Christie - Yellow River

19 Lee Marvin - Wanderin` Star 

19 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump 

18 Dawn – Knock three times -2

17 Matthews Southern Comfort – Woodstock

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

15 Slade – Coz I luv you +1

10 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky

10 Mungo Jerry – In the summertime

8 Clive Dunn – Grandad -3

6 Middle of the road – Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep

0 England World Cup Squad — Back Home -1

[Bibliogryphon 9,586]

This game is providing a most welcome distraction from the two pressing issues of the forum

 

1. A lack of Deaths of note

2. The absolute shit-show of UK Politics 

[ladyfiona 2,589]

31 George Harrison - My Sweet Lord +2

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

27 Freda Payne – Band of Gold

26 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a Clown

25 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile

24 T.Rex – Get it on +1

23 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water -2

23 Rod Stewart - Maggie May 

23 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel

23 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking

21 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting
20 Dana – All kinds of everything
20 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you
20 T.Rex – Hot love
20 The Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me
19 Christie - Yellow River

19 Lee Marvin - Wanderin` Star 

19 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump 

18 Dawn – Knock three times

17 Matthews Southern Comfort – Woodstock

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

15 Slade – Coz I luv you

10 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky

10 Mungo Jerry – In the summertime

8 Clive Dunn – Grandad -3

6 Middle of the road – Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep

0 England World Cup Squad — Back Home

[TQR 14,400]

20 minutes ago, ladyfiona said:

31 George Harrison - My Sweet Lord +2

24 T.Rex – Get it on +1

23 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water -2

You’ve got another +1 and -4 points  to dish out…

[En Passant 3,741]

31 George Harrison - My Sweet Lord 

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

27 Freda Payne – Band of Gold

26 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a Clown

25 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile

24 T.Rex – Get it on 

23 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water 

23 Rod Stewart - Maggie May 

23 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel

23 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking

21 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting

21 Matthews Southern Comfort – Woodstock +4

20 Dana – All kinds of everything
20 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you
20 T.Rex – Hot love
20 The Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me
19 Christie - Yellow River

19 Lee Marvin - Wanderin` Star 

19 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump 

18 Dawn – Knock three times

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

15 Slade – Coz I luv you

10 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky

10 Mungo Jerry – In the summertime

8 Clive Dunn – Grandad -3

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

0 England World Cup Squad — Back Home

 

Had to kill that awful earworm chirpy shite so biblio can't keep resurrecting it.

Nothing there really grabs me to vote for, far prefer all along the watchtower from hendrix for a start - so I'll just save woodstock from gracing the relegation zone for a bit.

 

(Fiona's extra's still to go on, but time and games like this wait for no man, or woman)

 

[Bibliogryphon 9,586]

31 George Harrison - My Sweet Lord 

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

27 Freda Payne – Band of Gold

26 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a Clown

24 T.Rex – Get it on +2

23 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile -2

23 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water 

23 Rod Stewart - Maggie May 

23 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel

23 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking

23 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting +2

21 Matthews Southern Comfort – Woodstock 

20 Dana – All kinds of everything
20 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you
20 T.Rex – Hot love
20 The Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me

19 Lee Marvin - Wanderin` Star 

19 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump 

18 Dawn – Knock three times

17 Christie - Yellow River -2

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

13 Slade – Coz I luv you -2

10 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky

10 Mungo Jerry – In the summertime

8 Clive Dunn – Grandad

 

Where's Your Mama Gone?

 

I suppose Clive Dunn has only lasted this long due to his legendry DL status

[Book 3,557]

31 George Harrison - My Sweet Lord 

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

27 Freda Payne – Band of Gold

26 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a Clown

24 T.Rex – Get it on

23 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile

23 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water 

23 Rod Stewart - Maggie May 

23 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel

23 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking

23 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting

21 Matthews Southern Comfort – Woodstock 

20 Dana – All kinds of everything
20 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you
20 T.Rex – Hot love
20 The Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me

19 Lee Marvin - Wanderin` Star 

19 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump 

18 Dawn – Knock three times

17 Christie - Yellow River

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

10 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky

10 Mungo Jerry – In the summertime

08 Clive Dunn – Grandad

07 Slade – Coz I luv you  -6

[Book 3,557]

@ladyfiona gets a chance to catch up on her points. However, this should be and remain the exception: Incorrect voting should be named and skipped. However, the user has the opportunity to submit a new and correct vote.

 

The rules are not difficult: + 4 and - 6 points can be awarded once a day. Of course, the constantly changing order of the songs makes the game a bit confusing, but that's the way it works and all players need to concentrate a bit.

It also makes a difference whether you're playing on PC or mobile: copy, paste, delete, mark, change... it's certainly more difficult on mobile.

 

Thanks to all users who point out minor errors or bring order to the order!

Otherwise, it's nice when this game is used for fun or distraction. Your comments are great and I hope we can get through the whole 70's together!!!

[theoldlady 2,305]

My votes for Saturday October 22nd:

31 George Harrison - My Sweet Lord 

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

27 Freda Payne – Band of Gold

26 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a Clown

25 Matthews Southern Comfort - Woodstock +4

24 T.Rex – Get it on

23 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile

23 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water 

23 Rod Stewart - Maggie May 

23 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel

23 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking

23 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting

20 Dana – All kinds of everything
20 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you
20 T.Rex – Hot love
20 The Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me

19 Lee Marvin - Wanderin` Star 

19 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump 

18 Dawn – Knock three times

17 Christie - Yellow River

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

10 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky

08 Clive Dunn – Grandad

07 Slade – Coz I luv you  

4 Mungo Jerry - In the summertime -6

[TQR 14,400]

31 George Harrison - My Sweet Lord 

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

27 Freda Payne – Band of Gold

26 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a Clown

25 Matthews Southern Comfort - Woodstock

24 T.Rex – Get it on

23 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile

23 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water 

23 Rod Stewart - Maggie May 

23 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel

23 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking

23 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting

20 Dana – All kinds of everything
20 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you
20 T.Rex – Hot love
20 The Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me

19 Lee Marvin - Wanderin` Star 

19 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump 

18 Dawn – Knock three times

17 Christie - Yellow River

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

11 Slade – Coz I luv you +4

08 Clive Dunn – Grandad

04 Mungo Jerry - In the summertime

04 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky -6

[LWCZ 192]

Let's make the next vote interesting.

 

31 George Harrison - My Sweet Lord 

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

27 Freda Payne – Band of Gold

26 Rod Stewart - Maggie May +3

26 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a Clown

25 Matthews Southern Comfort - Woodstock

24 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water +1

24 T.Rex – Get it on

23 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile

23 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel

23 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking

23 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting

20 Dana – All kinds of everything
20 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you
20 T.Rex – Hot love
20 The Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me

19 Lee Marvin - Wanderin` Star 

19 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump 

18 Dawn – Knock three times

17 Christie - Yellow River

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

11 Slade – Coz I luv you 

05 Clive Dunn – Grandad -3

03 Mungo Jerry - In the summertime -1

03 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky -1

[Great Uncle Bulgaria 1,287]

 

31 Freda Payne – Band of Gold +4

31 George Harrison - My Sweet Lord 

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

26 Rod Stewart - Maggie May +3

26 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a Clown

25 Matthews Southern Comfort - Woodstock

24 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water +1

24 T.Rex – Get it on

23 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile

23 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel

23 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking

23 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting

20 Dana – All kinds of everything
20 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you
20 T.Rex – Hot love
20 The Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me

19 Lee Marvin - Wanderin` Star 

19 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump 

18 Dawn – Knock three times

17 Christie - Yellow River

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

11 Slade – Coz I luv you 

03 Mungo Jerry - In the summertime -1

03 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky -1

-1 Clive Dunn – Grandad -6

 

Bye Clive...

 

[Grim Up North 3,726]

33 Freda Payne – Band of Gold +2

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

26 Rod Stewart - Maggie May

26 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a Clown

25 Matthews Southern Comfort - Woodstock

25 George Harrison - My Sweet Lord -6

25 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile +2

24 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water

24 T.Rex – Get it on

23 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel

23 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking

23 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting

20 Dana – All kinds of everything
20 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you
20 T.Rex – Hot love
20 The Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me

19 Lee Marvin - Wanderin` Star 

19 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump 

18 Dawn – Knock three times

17 Christie - Yellow River

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

11 Slade – Coz I luv you 

03 Mungo Jerry - In the summertime

03 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky

[TQR 14,400]

Well, so far we’ve binned:

 

Rolf Harris - Two Little Boys
Middle of the Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep

England World Cup Squad - Back Home

Clive Dunn - Grandad

 

And Norman Greenbaum and Mungo Jerry are dangling by a thread. So despite some questionable (imo) scoring at times, I’d say the chaff is getting separated pretty effectively so far.

 

I know the four I’d like in the grand final. Three of them are doing okay so far.

[time 8,618]

33 Freda Payne – Band of Gold
31 Edison Lighthouse – Love grows (where my Rosemary goes)   
26 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a Clown
26 Rod Stewart - Maggie May
25 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile
25 Matthews Southern Comfort - Woodstock
25 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking +2
25 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel +2
24 T.Rex – Get it on
24 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water
23 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting
22 George Harrison - My Sweet Lord -3
20 The Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me
20 T.Rex – Hot love
20 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you
20 Dana – All kinds of everything
19 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump 
19 Lee Marvin - Wanderin` Star 
17 Christie - Yellow River
16 Benny Hill - Ernie (The fastest milkman in the west)
15 Dawn – Knock three times -3
11 Slade – Coz I luv you 
03 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky
03 Mungo Jerry - In the summertime
 

 

[Toast 16,144]

33 Freda Payne – Band of Gold
31 Edison Lighthouse – Love grows (where my Rosemary goes)   
26 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears of a Clown
26 Rod Stewart - Maggie May
25 Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Chile
25 Matthews Southern Comfort - Woodstock
25 Dave Edmunds – I hear you knocking
25 Dave & Ansil Collins – Double Barrel
24 T.Rex – Get it on
24 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over troubled water
20 Diana Ross – I´m still waiting -3
20 The Tams – Hey girl, don´t bother me
20 T.Rex – Hot love
20 Elvis Presley – The wonder of you
20 Dana – All kinds of everything
20 Benny Hill - Ernie (The fastest milkman in the west) +4

19 George Harrison - My Sweet Lord  -3
19 Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump 
19 Lee Marvin - Wanderin` Star 
17 Christie - Yellow River
15 Dawn – Knock three times
11 Slade – Coz I luv you 
03 Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the sky
03 Mungo Jerry - In the summertime

 

Benny Hill's song was very clever and funny, loved it.

[harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689]

On 20/10/2022 at 18:16, Book said:

!

 

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!

 

Blues-based song structures were really popular in 70/71, eh... both Mungo Jerrys, Greenbaum, T Rex and Edmunds all use one to a greater or lesser extent.