Slade: (Glam Yobs)

Slade’s fifth UK No.1 single “Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me”, a stomping glam rock anthem written by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea, released internationally including this Italian pressing on Polydor. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Slade Label: Polydor Date: June 13, 1973 Catalogue: 2058 377 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Italy A-Side: “Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me” (3:27) B-Side: “Kill ’Em At The Hot Club Tonite” (3:17) Written by: Noddy Holder, Jim Lea Produced by: Chas Chandler TRACK LIST Italy 7"

The June 1973 edition of Circus magazine features a major 4-page article on Slade, celebrating their chart dominance in England and Europe and their upcoming US breakthrough with the album Slayed?. Publication: Circus Magazine Date: June 1973 Country: United States Location: USA Section: Cover Feature THE STORY The in-depth piece profiles the band’s working-class roots, high-energy live shows, and recent success. It highlights Noddy Holder, Dave Hill, Jim Lea, and Don Powell,

Buzz‑Buzz was Mickie’s fast‑moving news page, mixing chart rumours with light‑hearted pop commentary. This May 1973 entry captures the height of glam‑rock culture, pairing Slade’s chart momentum with American teen‑idol speculation. The column also promotes the upcoming relaunch of Mickie No. 20, promising competitions and new features for its young audience.

This Bravo magazine feature from September 1972 presents a vivid portrait of Slade, capturing the band’s flamboyant stage presence and glam‑rock energy. The photograph shows the group performing in full color, surrounded by dramatic lighting and painted eagle backdrops — a perfect visual encapsulation of their theatrical power during the height of their fame. Publication: Bravo Magazine Date: 4 September 1972 Country: Germany The Bravo‑Portrait series regularly spotlighted

This Liverpool Echo article from September 1 1972, written by Peter Trollope, captures the height of Britain’s glam‑rock explosion. Under the headline “Crazee Over Slade,” the piece celebrates the band’s wild popularity while referencing contemporaries Marc Bolan and David Bowie, both of whom were reshaping pop culture with their flamboyant style and theatrical sound. Publication: Liverpool Echo Date: 1 September 1972 Country: United Kingdom Trollope’s column opens with the

This Record Mirror feature from July 1972, written by Val Mabbs, concludes “The Noddy Holder Story” with an in‑depth look at Slade’s transformation from their early skinhead image to a more accessible, mainstream rock identity. The article captures the band’s reflections on fame, image, and musical evolution during their rise to national prominence. Publication: Record Mirror Date: July 29 1972 Country: United Kingdom Under the bold headline “WHY THE SKINHEADS HAD TO GO,” t

This 1972 issue of Record Mirror features Noddy Holder of Slade on the cover, capturing the band's working‑class glam moment at its peak. The headline reads "Noddy: The Sound of the Slums", a provocative nod to Slade's Black Country roots and their raucous chart dominance with hits like Take Me Bak 'Ome and Coz I Luv You. Publication: Record Mirror (London, United Kingdom) Date: July 15 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover Feature Title: Noddy: The Sound

A packed New Musical Express “What’s On Pull-Out” page bursting with live gig advertisements and concert information for the week, reflecting the incredibly active British rock scene in the peak summer of 1972 with major acts and open-air events. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: July 8, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section: What’s On Pull-Out / Gig Guide (Page 23) THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS This full pull-out page serves as the essential weekly gig guide, p

The June 24, 1972 issue of Melody Maker features Slade guitarist Dave Hill as the guest reviewer in the popular “Blind Date” singles review column. Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 24, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Blind Date / Singles Reviews (Page 36) THE STORY Dave Hill gives his honest opinions on a selection of new singles, including tracks by Free (“Catch A Train”), The Beach Boys (“Alone”), Roxy Music (“Re-make/Re-model”), The Who (“Join To

Slade made a strong new entry at No. 45 on the UK Singles Chart this week in 1972 with their stomping anthem “Get Down and Get With It”! The band’s single enjoyed a solid 14-week run (from 19 June to 18 September 1971), showing the growing momentum and fan support that would soon propel them to even bigger success in the glam rock explosion.