Leo Sayer is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his first album “Silverbird”, released in 1973………Is it really 40 years since the diminutive clown appeared on Top of the Pops, imploring that “The Show Must go On”?

Leo Sayer had instant success with “The Show Must go On”, reaching No2 in the UK charts, starting an incredible trend of No2 hits ( four in all ), only alighting at the top of the UK charts once with “When I Need You” in 1977.

When Leo Sayer appeared on Celebrity Big Brother, he painted a picture of pathos ( much like his original clown incarnation ) and frustration, when he repeatedly stated to an unreceptive group of housemates that at one time in the 1970s he was the biggest star in the world. This may have been over egging ( or should that be over ego-ing? ) the pudding but undoubtedly Leo Sayer was a big star between 1974 and 1978, when he produced a succession of hits across the world.

For a small fellow, Leo Sayer has a big voice and an adaptable one, delivering great ballads and upbeat disco songs in equal measure. This versatility ensures that he has a place at top table in the pantheon of 1970s pop stars. To illustrate Leo Sayer’s enduring appeal, here is a Record Press Top 10 Best Leo Sayer Songs –

Top 10 Best Leo Sayer Songs

1) Thunder In My Heart ( No22 1977 )

2) The Show Must Go On ( No2 1973 )

3) You Make Me Feel Like Dancing ( No2 1976 )

4) I Can’t Stop Loving You ( No6 1978 )

5) Have You Ever Been In Love ( No10 1982 )

6) One Man Band ( No6 1974 )

7) Moonlighting ( No2 1975 )

8) Long Tall Glasses ( No4 1974 )

9) How Much Love ( No10 1977 )

10) When I Need You ( No1 1977 )

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Celebrate the music of Leo Sayer in your home or office, by ordering your favourite Leo Sayer song in a vinyl or CD format; single, album or album cover; framed and mounted as a picture disc souvenir. You can also personalise it with an inscribed / engraved plaque……   ORDER NOW…….. www.myfirstrecord.co.uk/

Framed vinyl records, framed CDs and framed DVDs with a personalised plaque, make unique presents or original gifts for a special celebration  / special occasion ie a Wedding ( Wedding First Dance Song ), an Engagement Party ( Our Song ), a House Warming Party ( New Home ), a 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th Birthday ( How about the No1 song on the day of birth? ), a Silver, Ruby or Golden Wedding Anniversary, Father’s or Mother’s Day or Valentine’s Day!!  THE PERFECT PERSONALISED PRESENT!!

For further information, plus other merchandise or memorabilia, go to the Leo Sayer website……. www.leosayer.com/