UK POP CHART HISTORY - JULY 1972
This week's highest new entry at number 12 comes courtesy of pub rock legends Brett Marvin and the
Thunderbolts. After witnessing the huge success of Mungo Jerry's blazing summer smash 'In The Summertime'
two years earlier, they unashamedly abandoned their blues rock credentials, assumed the nom de plume,
Terry Dactyl And The Dinosaurs, then attempted to create their very own summertime pop classic in the
shape of 'Seaside Shuffle'.
Their plan worked in as much as 'Seaside Shuffle' went on to peak at number 2. Shortly after this
success though, Jona Lewie, their lead singer and songwriter, left the band to begin a solo career.
TOP 20 SINGLES W/E July 22nd 1972
|
TW |
LW |
SONG TITLE |
ARTIST |
|
1 | 1 | Puppy Love | |
2 | 2 | Rock And Roll - Parts 1 & 2 | Gary Glitter |
3 | 4 | Sylvia's Mother | |
4 | 5 | Circles | |
5 | 7 | I Can See Clearly Now | |
6 | 6 | Little Willy | |
7 | 13 | Breaking Up Is Hard To Do | |
8 | 3 | Take Me Bak Ome | |
9 | 12 | Join Together | |
10 | 9 | American Trilogy | |
11 | 11 | Ooh-Wakka-Doo-Wakka-Day | |
12 | - | Seaside Shuffle | |
13 | - | Betcha By Golly Wow | |
14 | - | Mad About You | Bruce Ruffin |
15 | 10 | Rockin' Robin | |
16 | 16 | Walkin' In The Rain With The One I Love | Love Unlimited |
17 | - | School's Out | |
18 | 20 | Starman | |
19 | 8 | Vincent | |
20 | - | Silver Machine |
