50 Years Ago..in the UK

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50 years..half a century ago (it looks scary), David Cassidy had his first number 1 in the UK. 

It was obvious since February 1972 when he first came to London, that it would happen sooner or later. The young kids in the UK just loved David. There were riots outside the BBC demading the return of The Partridge Family. 

We can read in Record Mirror on the 1st of April 1972 issue : "David Cassidy of the Partridge Family made his solo single debut last Friday with 'Could It Be Forever' composed by Wes Farrell and Danny Janssen. The flipside written by Terry Kirkman is 'Cherish' and has been released in response to request by British fans. The single is contained in a special four-colour printed bag featuring a photograph of Cassidy'

It was on the first of April, and just a few days later, on April 8, that single achieved number 2 on the UK charts and stayed there for 17 weeks..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FsPFzK6X4g&t=66s

What a single, both songs are timeless pop classic, some of the best songs in their category from the 70s.

Record Mirror again : 'His first solo LP is also named 'Cherish' and is set for release here on May 5. It includes one of his own compositions (Ricky's Tune). Cassidy is currently playing a string of sell-out concerts in the States, including one at New York's MSG which reportedly took 130 000 dollars of box office'. You could only say 'WOW' after reading this. 

'Cherish' didn't need much time either. It became number 2 on May 20 and stayed on the chart for 44 weeks..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIUwsxBy0I8

And in September 1972 (what a shame we don't have Record Mirror's copies from that time on the website) David Cassidy had his first number 1 in the UK. His masterpiece. I like the Young Rascals original, but it belongs to the 60s, the arrangements, everything. But David's version..I fell in love with his voice when I heard that song on the Radio Luxembourg. I didn't catch the name of the singer, and I didn't know English at all, but how I loved that voice. 

"How Can I Be Sure' became number 1 on September 16, 1972 and stayed at the top for 2 weeks. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1rpKz_52GE

He deserves it.  PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION

https://chng.it/NgppymDR6K

Comments

  1. Judy West9/5/22, 7:28 PM

    Hi Weronika, thank you so much for sharing all of this! I really love the "Could It Be Forever" and "Cherish" videos! Whenever I hear David sing "How Can I Be Sure," I picture you hearing him singing it for the very first time... Thank you again for being a David fan, and for this wonderful blog!

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    1. Weronika9/5/22, 8:13 PM

      Thank you Judy xxx Those DC's hits are timeless, we love them..

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