Harry Nilsson's "Without You" tops the 1972 best sellers singles chart, and Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" tops the best sellers album chart, as published in Melody Maker, December 30, 1972. Harry Nilsson released "Without You" in October 1971 as a single from his album Nilsson Schmilsson , on RCA Records. Originally written and recorded by Badfinger in 1970, Nilsson’s cover transformed the song into a dramatic, heart-wrenching ballad. His soaring vocals, pa

Record Mirror / BBC UK Top 50 Singles Chart A My Ding-A-Ling Xmas No. 1 Freeze Published in Record Mirror on December 9, 1972, this official Record Mirror / BBC Top 50 singles chart shows Chuck Berry – My Ding-A-Ling holding the No. 1 spot for the fourth consecutive week — the longest-running UK No. 1 of 1972. Slade’s “Gudbuy T’Jane sits at No. 3, and T. Rex’s “Solid Gold Easy Action” enters at No. 8. A frozen pre-Christmas chart classic. Chart Overview Publication Details M

Gentle "Clair" climbs to the top spot! up one place on this weeks Singles Chart, to number one in the POP 30 as published in Melody Maker, November 18, 1972. Gilbert O’Sullivan released "Clair" in October 1972 as a single from his album Back to Front  on MAM Records. The Irish singer-songwriter’s tender ballad, written for his manager’s young daughter, Clair Mills, showcases his knack for melodic pop with heartfelt lyrics. Featuring O’Sullivan’s soft vocals, gentle piano, and

Rod Stewart's "Never a Dull Moment" remains at the number one position in the NME British album chart as published in New Musical Express, October 14, 1972. Rod Stewart released Never a Dull Moment  in July 1972, his fourth solo album, on Mercury Records. Following the success of Every Picture Tells a Story , this album solidified Stewart’s blend of rock, folk, and soul, showcasing his raspy vocals and knack for storytelling. Recorded at Morgan and Olympic Studios in London,