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Slade: (Glam Yobs)
Noddy's howl, Dave's sparkle, boots that thudded like thunder-Mama Weer All Crazee Now turned pubs into riots, Cum on Feel the Noize made every kid scream wrong. Misspelled mayhem for the factory lads who couldn't spell glam but owned it. More misprints stamping weekly.


Slade: In For A Penny Single (1975)
Slade's Imagine That Flip Slade’s “In For A Penny” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 14, 1975, on Polydor Records (catalogue: 2058 663). Backed with “Can You Just Imagine,” this upbeat glam-pop anthem, written by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea, was produced by Chas Chandler for Barn Productions. The lead single from Nobody's Fools, the A-side’s catchy chorus and stomping rhythm peaked at No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart for 8 weeks. Lacquer cut by TONE at Master

Slade
Nov 14, 19753 min read


📰 SIR NOD STEPS OUT – Mar. 1975
A rare, unguarded look at Noddy Holder — vocalist, songwriter, actor, and one of Britain’s most distinctive musical voices.

Slade
Mar 8, 19753 min read


📰Flame Soundtrack On The Road – Advert: Feb. 1975
A one‑page New Musical Express advert promoting Slade’s Flame soundtrack and nationwide cinema rollout. A bold Polydor advert announcing the single “How Does It Feel,” backed with “So Far, So Good,” and promoting the February cinema schedule for Slade’s feature film Flame. A classic mid‑70s multimedia push tying together film, soundtrack, and single. 📰 Overview Published on February 15, 1975, this New Musical Express advert forms part of the promotional campaign for Slade’s

Slade
Feb 15, 19752 min read


How Does It Feel Single: 1975
Slade's Flame Soundtrack Ballad How Does It Feel released as the second single from the band's first soundtrack album and fifth studio album Slade in Flame on February 7, 1975 in promotion of the film of the same name. The song was written by lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea, and produced by Chas Chandler. It reached No. 15 in the UK, remaining in the charts for seven weeks. The melody for "How Does It Feel" was the first one Lea composed while still in school.

glamslam72
Feb 7, 19752 min read


Slade In Flame Article: 1975
A Slade Cinema Debut Spotlight Premiere in cinemas across the U.K. on January 12, 1975, Slade’s Slade In Flame — the band’s debut feature film — was a gritty, semi-autobiographical drama directed by Richard Loncraine. The film followed the rise of a fictional glam band, starring Noddy Holder, Dave Hill, Jim Lea, and Don Powell as themselves. An article in the press highlighted the premiere, capturing Slade’s transition from chart-topping rockers to screen stars. Article Overv

Slade
Jan 12, 19751 min read


Help Us Celebrate Article: 1974
Music Star cover December 21, 1974.

Slade
Dec 21, 19741 min read


Slade In Flame Album (1974)
A Flame Soundtrack Glam-Rock Peak Released as a vinyl LP in the UK in November 29, 1974, on Polydor Records (catalogue: 2442 126), Slade’s Slade In Flame — the original soundtrack from their feature film Flame — was a gritty glam-rock masterpiece. Produced by Chas Chandler for Barn Productions Ltd. at Olympic Studios, this 10-track album featured “Far Far Away” and “How Does It Feel.” Peaked at No. 6 on the UK Albums Chart for 18 weeks. Issued in gatefold sleeve with horn-he

Slade
Nov 29, 19742 min read


Slade: Merry Xmas Everybody Single (1974)
A Merry Xmas Flame Repress Slade’s “Merry Xmas Everybody” was released as a 7-inch vinyl single repress with picture sleeve in the UK on November 16, 1974, on Polydor (catalogue: 2058 422). Backed with “Don’t Blame Me,” this festive glam-rock anthem and gritty B-side (both written by Lea, Holder, produced by Chas Chandler), were reissued in a unique sleeve tied to Slade In Flame film promotion. No chart entry on this repress. Issued in plastic injection solid centre, picture

glamslam72
Nov 16, 19742 min read


Slade: Exclusive Cover in Look-In Magazine (1974)
Slade’s Exclusive Slade's one-page cover feature in Look-In magazine, was released in the UK on October 5, 1974, as part of the popular...

Slade
Oct 4, 19741 min read


Slade: Don's Dreams Cover Feature (1974)
Slade’s Don's Dreams , a cover and one-page feature in Music Star Magazine , August 24, 1974.

Slade
Aug 23, 19741 min read
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