1971: Part Three

Having already sung the praises of 'Rock's Golden Year' and listed many of the classic albums it would be fair to say just about everybody around released an album during 1971 (some actually issued two: Elton John; ELP; Yes; Barclay James Harvest & Fairport Convention).

Plus there were a number of soon to be famous artists with debut LPs: Earth, Wind & Fire; Dobbie Brothers; Thin Lizzy; Rory Gallagher; Bill Withers; Billy Joel; Bonnie Raitt; America and the Electric Light Orchestra !

So to add to my list of classics (since the month of September) please include the following: Cosmic Warrior - T. Rex / Santana 3 / American Pie - Don McLean / Led Zeppelin 4 / Nursery Cryme - Genesis / & today's band Lindisfarne with Fog On The Tyne. 

On Wednesday 24th November 1971, I went to the Lyceum in London to a concert promoted by Tony Stratton Smith who owned Charisma Records (also called The Famous Charisma Label). Label artists Lindisfarne were the main attraction but in a last minute change to the show's line-up Genesis also appeared. Having just discovered the afore mentioned 'Nursey Cryme' LP this proved quite a night, all for the princely sum of 60p entrance fee ! (see ad below) 

'Meet Me On The Corner', opening track from 'Fog On The Tyne', is today's Star Track from 50 years ago. Warning: 'Long-haired Hippy' alert with this 'Old Grey Whistle Test' video clip. 

Classified ad from 'Melody Maker'  © 1971