Counterpoints

According to Russo's Collector's Guide, fifty years ago to-day (31 October 1975), Argent's Counterpoints (RCA RS 1020) was released in the U.K.  The U.S. release (U.A. UA-LA-560-G) was on 2 February 1976.

Additionally, "Rock & Roll Show" b/w "It's Fallin' Off" (RCA 2624) was released as a single in the U.K.

"Hold Your Head Up"

According to Jim Rodford's Sideman (p. 186), fifty years ago to-day (13 April 1975), Argent performed a concert at the Roundhouse London.  "The titles of the album tracks [on Circus] relate to various circus acts, and we rehearsed the whole album with these acts devising their routines around us."

Last year, the Reelin' in the Years archive posted a video of Argent performing "Hold Your Head Up," and while the date given is 1974, I think it's actually from this 1975 concert that Rodford details.  There are a number of circus acts around the band, and it seems unlikely that there would be a second occurrence of such an extravagant show.

Circus

According to Russo's Collector's Guide, fifty years ago to-day (4 April 1975), Argent's Circus (Epic S EPC 80691) was released in the U.K.  The U.S. and Canada release (Epic PE 33422) had been on 10 March 1975.

Encore

According to Russo's Collector's Guide, fifty years ago to-day (22 November 1974), Argent's Encore (Epic S EPC 88063) was released in the U.K.  The U.S. and Canada release (Epic PEG 33079) was on 9 December.

Additionally, the single "Keep on Rollin' (#2)" b/w "I Am the Dance of Ages (live)" (Epic S EPC 2849) was released in the U.K.  Apparently, this single wasn't released in the U.S.  As far as I can tell, this second version of "Keep on Rollin'" has never been re-issued.

"Thunder and Lightning" b/w "The Coming of Kohoutek"

According to Russo's Collector's Guide, fifty years ago to-day (2 September 1974), Argent's "Thunder and Lightning" (edited) b/w "The Coming of Kohoutek" (Epic 8-50025) was released in the U.S. and Canada.  This seems to be the last single Argent released in these countries; Russo doesn't list any more.

"A Man for All Reasons" b/w "Music from the Spheres"

According to Russo's Collector's Guide, fifty years ago to-day (3 June 1974), Argent's "A Man for All Reasons" (edited) b/w "Music from the Spheres" (Epic 5-11137) was released in the U.S. and Canada.  The U.K. release (Epic S EPC 2448) was on 14 June, coincidentally Rod Argent's birthday.

"It's Magical" b/w "Summersong"

According to Russo's Collector's Guide, fifty years ago to-day (24 May 1974), Colin Blunstone's "It's Magical" b/w "Summersong" (Epic S EPC 2413) was released in the U.K.

Journey

According to Russo's Collector's Guide, fifty years ago to-day (23 February 1974), Colin Blunstone's Journey (Epic S EPC 65805) was released in the U.K.  The U.S. release (Epic KE 32962) was on 26 August.

Also released on 23 February 1974 was the single "Weak for You" (edited) b/w "Keep the Curtains Closed Today" (Dut. Epic EPC 2132), apparently a Dutch only release.

Nexus

According to Russo's Collector's Guide, fifty years ago to-day (22 February 1974), Argent's Nexus (Epic S EPC 65924) was released in the U.K.  The U.S. release (Epic KE 32573) was on 22 April.

Also released on 22 February 1974 was the single "Thunder and Lightning" (edited) b/w "Keeper of the Flame" (Epic S EPC 2147).

"Wonderful" b/w "Beginning"

According to Russo's Collector's Guide, fifty years ago to-day (21 September 1973), Colin Blunstone's "Wonderful" [edited] b/w "Beginning" (Epic S EPC 1775) was released in the U.K.

Last year, I found this video from a Dutch television station where Colin mimes to "Wonderful."

The video description provides two different dates, but apparently the video was originally broadcast on either 10 or 11 November 1973.

Argent's Keyboard Rig

Years ago, I found this picture from an Argent concert:

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The caption reads, "Keyboard player Rod Argent from Argent performs live on stage at the London Music Festival at Alexandra Palace Festival in London on 27th July 1973."

27 July 1973 was fifty years ago to-day, and I'm sharing this picture not only because it's the anniversary but also because it's the earliest evidence I've seen of Rod Argent's keyboard rig at its peak.  On the left, there are a Mellotron M-400 and a Minimoog Model D, and on the right there are a Hammond organ and what is apparently a Hohner Pianet N.

Argent mentions the Hammond C-3 in this video, but I don't know if that's the specific model in this picture.

I suspect that the picture shows Argent playing "I Am the Dance of Ages."  The two live versions I have of the song (at the Palace Theatre on 7 November 1973 and on Encore from 1974) both feature simultaneous Mellotron and Hammond parts.

"It's Only Money Pt. 2" b/w "Candles on the River"

According to Russo's Collector's Guide, fifty years ago to-day (22 June 1973), Argent's "It's Only Money Pt. 2" (edit) b/w "Candles on the River" (Epic S EPC 1628) was released in the U.K.

"It's Only Money Pt. 2" b/w "Losing Hold"

According to Russo's Collector's Guide, fifty years ago to-day (18 June 1973), Argent's "It's Only Money Pt. 2" (edit) b/w "Losing Hold" (Epic 5-11019) was released in the U.S. and Canada.

"Andorra" b/w "Caroline Goodbye"

According to Russo's Collector's Guide, fifty years ago to-day (4 June 1973), Colin Blunstone's "Andorra" (edit) b/w "Caroline Goodbye" (Epic 5-11004) was released in the U.S. and Canada.

"I Want Some More" b/w "Pay Me Later"

According to Russo's Collector's Guide, fifty years ago to-day (20 April 1973) Colin Blunstone's "I Want Some More" (edit) b/w "Pay Me Later" (Dut. Epic EPC 1513) was released (I'm assuming the "Dut." abbreviation means it was a Dutch release).  The U.S. and Canada release (Epic 5-10981) was on 23 April.

In Deep

According to Russo's Collector's Guide, fifty years ago to-day (23 March 1973), Argent's fourth album In Deep (Epic S EPC 65475) was released in the U.K.  The U.S. and Canada release (Epic KE 32195) was on the 26th.

"God Gave Rock and Roll to You" b/w "Christmas for the Free"

According to Russo's Collector's Guide, fifty years ago to-day (23 February 1973), Argent's "God Gave Rock and Roll to You" (edited) b/w "Christmas for the Free" (Epic S EPC 1243) was released in the U.K.  The U.S. and Canada release (Epic 5-10972) was on 26 March.

"How Could We Dare to Be Wrong" b/w "Time's Running Out"

According to Russo's Collector's Guide, fifty years ago to-day (19 January 1973), Colin Blunstone's "How Could We Dare to Be Wrong" b/w "Time's Running Out" (Epic S EPC 1197) was released in the U.K.

"Andorra" b/w "How Could We Dare to Be Wrong"

According to Russo's Collector's Guide, fifty years ago to-day (12 January 1973), Colin Blunstone's "Andorra" b/w "How Could We Dare to Be Wrong" (Dut. Epic EPC 1183) was released in the U.K.

Argent Live at the Paris Theatre

According to Russo's Collector's Guide, fifty years ago to-day (14 December 1972), Argent performed at the Paris Theatre.  Earlier this year, I found a complete recording of the concert.  The date given at the link is 6 January 1973, but the set list matches what Russo details.  Maybe 6 January 1973 was the date the recording was broadcast.

Here's the set list:

• "Be My Lover, Be My Friend"
• "Sweet Mary"
• "Tragedy"
• "I Am the Dance of Ages"
• "The Fakir"
• "Hold Your Head Up"
• "He's a Dynamo"