July 14th, 1976 - Marvel UK, 50 years ago this week.

Thanks to Charlie Horse 47 and Killdumpster for their sponsorship of this post, via the magic of Patreon. ***I think we're all familiar with the joke that starts with the words, "What's a Greek urn?"And, this week in 1976, one Greek must have been urning a fortune.That's because he was Demis Roussos and he'd just hit the Number One spot on the UK singles chart, courtesy of his never-to-be-forgotten EP The Roussos Phenomenon.The neighbouring album chart, on the other hand, found its roost still being ruled by Rod Stewart, thanks to his latest offering A Night on the Town.Open-minded as I am about music, I've never really been able to get into the oeuvre of Demis Roussos. Fortunately, there were tracks that I did find myself digging on that week's British Hit Parade. For instance:You're My Best Friend - QueenLeader of The Pack {1976} - the Shangri-LasThe Boston Tea Party - the Sensational Alex Harvey BandBack in the USSR - the BeatlesJolene - Dolly PartonGood Vibrations {1976} - the…