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Review: NOW is proud to present the next instalment in its ongoing Yearbook series - and taking its longest trip back in pop history so far - 50 years. With 83 tracks on four CDs, it celebrates a landmark year of pop singles. Opening with the iconic 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' from Elton John and followed by Paul McCartney & Wings' Bond theme 'Live And Let Die', this epic beginning to this journey continues with a run of massive glam hits from T-Rex, Mud and Alvin Stardust and chart topping tunes from Suzi Quatro, Wizzard, 10cc, 'Cum On Feel The Noize' from Slade and Sweet's 'Blockbuster'.

Review: Now's ongoing Yearbook series has reached 1973, a 12-month period in which saw an Oil Crisis, the opening of the World Trade Center in New York, and the withdrawal of US troops from Vietnam. Musically, as the four-disc set proves, pop was being pulled in different directions, with new stars emerging (David Bowie, Elton John, Roxy Music, David Essex and various members of the Osmond family) former 'Fabs' settling into their new solo careers (John Lennon, Paul Wings), Glam rock increasing in popularity (Mud, Sweet, Wizzard, T-Rex, Slade), and soul beginning to evolve into disco (the Spinners, Michael Jackson, the O'Jays, Diana Ross, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes). Throw in a few massive hits from megastars (Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Elvis Presley), and you have an on-point pop summary of 1973.