“All the Young Dudes” is a song written by English singer-songwriter David Bowie, originally recorded and released as a single by the English rock band Mott the Hoople in 1972 by Columbia Records. Produced by Bowie, it is regarded as an anthem of glam rock, the song has received acclaim and was a commercial success. It was a commercial success, peaking at No. 3 in the UK, No. 37 on the US Billboard (in November), and No. 31 in Canada (also in November). In 2021, Rolling Stone ranked “All the Young Dudes” number 166 in its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. It is also one of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.
“Doctor, My Eyes” is a 1972 song written and performed by Jackson Browne and included on his eponymous debut album. Featuring a combination of an upbeat piano riff coupled with lyrics about feeling world-weary, the song was a surprise hit, reaching number 8 on the Billboard in spring 1972, after debuting on the chart at number 80. Billboard ranked “Doctor My Eyes” as the No. 92 Song for 1972. In Canada, the song peaked at number four. “Doctor, My Eyes” became a concert mainstay for Browne, and was included on both his later compilation albums.
“How Long” is the debut single by the English band Ace, from their 1974 debut album Five-a-Side. It reached No. 3 in the US and Canadian charts, and No. 20 on the UK Singles Chart. Although widely interpreted as being about adultery, the song was in fact composed by lead singer Paul Carrack upon discovering that bassist Terry (“Tex”) Comer had been secretly working with the Sutherland Brothers and Quiver. The ‘friends with their fancy persuasions’ cited in the lyrics are said to be in reference to the Sutherland Brothers and Quiver’s management. In a 1981 issue of Smash Hits, Phil Collins named the song as one of his top 10 favourites, describing it as a “classic single”.
“Arms of Mary” is a song written by Iain Sutherland and performed by Sutherland Brothers and Quiver. It was a 1976 international hit single for the band; the Glasgow Herald in its obituary for Iain Sutherland described “Arms of Mary” as “a plaintive and radio-friendly folk-rock ballad in which the narrator reminisces over the woman he first made love to.” A TOTP performance broadcast in May 1976 helped boost the track ten notches to No. 6 in the UK with a No. 5 peak the following week. “Arms of Mary” was also an international success, most notably in Ireland and the Netherlands – in which the track was No. 1 for respectively four and three weeks in those territories – with the track also spending two weeks at No. 1 on the Dutch charts for Belgium.
“Love Train” is a hit single by the O’Jays, written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. Released in 1972, it reached No. 1 on both the R&B Singles and the Billboard in February and March 1973 respectively, and No. 9 in the UK and was certified gold by the RIAA. It was the O’Jays’ first and only number one record on the US pop chart. The song has been considered one of the first songs of disco music. “Love Train” entered the Hot 100’s top 40 in January 1973, the same day that the Paris Peace Accords were signed. The song’s lyrics of unity mention a number of countries, including England, Russia, China, Egypt and Israel, as well as the continent of Africa.
