Slade: (Glam Yobs)

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.

HEADLINE PARAGRAPH Dave Hill of Slade speaks openly in a full-page interview with Val Mabbs in the June 17, 1972 issue of Record Mirror. Publication: Record Mirror Date: June 17, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Cover & Feature (Interior page) THE STORY Dave Hill discusses Slade’s stage performance style, their refusal to be categorised as rock or pop, their unique approach to live shows, and the band’s ambitions. The piece includes insights into their

In June 1972, Slade released the stomping glam anthem “Take Me Bak 'Ome”, their second UK number one single. This Italian pressing paired the chart-topper with the rocking B-side “Wonderin' Y” RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Slade Label: Polydor Date: June 5, 1972 Catalogue: 2058 231 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Italy Genre: Glam Rock Style: British Glam, Hard Rock A-Side: “Take Me Bak 'Ome” Written by: Jim Lea / Noddy Holder Produced by: Chas Chandler B-Side: “Wonderin' Y” Writt

The Official Singles Chart covering October 24-30, 1971 marked the chart debut of Slade’s “Coz I Luv You.” Entering at No. 26, the Polydor single began a 15-week chart run that would take Slade to No. 1 for four consecutive weeks, becoming the group’s first UK chart-topper. Artist: Slade Single: Coz I Luv You Chart: Official Singles Chart Chart Week: October 24-30, 1971 New Entry Position: No. 26 Peak Position: No. 1 Label: Polydor Catalogue Number: 2058155 THE CHART STORY “C

Released on October 8, 1971, Coz I Luv You became the single that transformed Slade from a rising rock band into one of the biggest acts of the glam rock era. Issued by Polydor Records under catalogue number 2058 155, the record delivered the group's first UK No. 1 single and launched an extraordinary run of chart success throughout the 1970s. Built around Jim Lea's distinctive violin, a stomping rhythm and Noddy Holder's unmistakable vocal delivery, the song introduced the d

This Record Mirror feature from September 11 1971 captures Slade’s explosive live energy and their ability to turn passive audiences into full‑on participants. Written by Peter Jones, the article celebrates the band’s rowdy, high‑impact performances that redefined British rock showmanship. Publication: Record Mirror Date: September 11 1971 Country: United Kingdom The piece opens with the observation that Slade’s concerts were anything but quiet affairs — audiences were draw

"Get Down and Get with It" was Slade’s breakthrough single and their first UK chart hit, marking the start of their rise as one of the biggest glam rock bands of the 1970s. RELEASE DETAILS Date: May 21, 1971 (UK) Catalogue: Polydor 2058-112 Format: 7" Single Country: United Kingdom A-Side: “Get Down and Get with It” Written by: Bobby Marchan (credited as Holder-Lea-Hill-Powell-Penniman on label) Produced by: Chas Chandler B-Side: Double B-side “Do You Want Me” “Gospel Accordi

“Know Who You Are” is a 1970 single by Slade, released as the second and final single from their album Play It Loud. Written collectively by Jim Lea, Noddy Holder, Don Powell and Dave Hill, and produced by Chas Chandler, the track represented a crucial moment in the band’s early development. Although the single did not chart, it captured Slade in transition — moving away from their skinhead image and toward the more melodic, powerful rock sound that would soon define their co