Sweet: (Bubblegum Glam)

The bubblegum-turned-glitter-booted stompers who gave us the ultimate teenage rampage soundtrack. They started as squeaky-clean pop pups churning out Chinn & Chapman bubblegum hits, but by 1973 they’d grown their hair, slapped on the makeup, zipped into satin, and turned into the loudest, campest, catchiest glam rock war machine on the planet. The Glam Slam Essentials Sweet Fanny Adams (1974) – Album Release (1974)The moment they went heavy – “The Six Teens”, “AC-DC”, “Set Me

The Glam Rock Hitmakers a visual journey via Record Sleeves Discography, Music Papers, and Magazine Features. Below is a comprehensive UK discography for The Sweet (also known as Sweet), including their studio works, live albums, compilation albums, and singles. This covers all eras from their formation as Sweetshop through glam rock hits, self-produced phases, lineup changes (e.g., Andy Scott's Sweet), and posthumous/reissue releases. Information is sourced from reliable di

released October 4, 1980 as a 7-inch vinyl single on Polydor Records (catalog: POSP 160) "Sixties Man" backed with "Tall Girls" by Sweet was issued to promote their album Sweet VI (also known as Give Us a Wink in some markets), this single marked the band’s shift toward a synth-infused '80s sound, moving away from their classic bubblegum glam of the '70s. Without original vocalist Brian Connolly, it reflected The Sweet’s attempt to stay relevant amid a changing musical landsc

Issued as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Polydor Records (catalog number 2001 759) on January 6, 1978, The Sweet’s "Love Is Like Oxygen" , with "Cover Girl" as the B-side, entered the UK chart on January 28, where it remained for 10 weeks, peaking at number 9. Band Sweet's Dutch single cover for "Love is Like Oxygen," featuring a black-and-white photo of the group with bold pink typography. The song was co-written the group's guitarist Andy Scott, and, musician who had p

On October 3, 1977, RCA Records released Sweet's Golden Greats in the UK, a 12-track compilation celebrating the glam rock icons The...

The newest poster with a blond mane! Sweet Mick Tucker New enlightenment in pictures: Young love, like a child Horoscope 77 What awaits you in the new year... Large music section with many groups Raimund Harmstorf as "Courier of the Tsar" Sweet Cover Bravo Magazine(Germany) December 30, 1976 No. 2 Dec. 30, 1976 - DM 1.20 for home delivery plus delivery fee · öS 10.00 - Lire 600 - €0.36 skr 3.50 incl. VAT Ptas 55, sfr 1.70 - Printed in Germany C 1917 CX

Sweet’s “Lost Angels” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 15, 1976, on RCA Victor (catalogue: RCA 2748). Backed with “Funk It Up,” this non-album release captured the glam rock band's evolving sound during a transitional phase, blending hard rock energy with pop sensibilities. Written by the classic lineup of Brian Connolly, Steve Priest, Andy Scott, and Mick Tucker, the A-side offered a melodic lament on lost innocence, while the B-side brought a funky gro

Sweet’s "Give Us A Wink" , a one-page album review in Record Mirror & Disc , February 28, 1976.. SWEET: 'Give Us A Wink' (RCA RS 1036)...

Sweet's 1976 Bravo Comeback Feature Published in Germany on January 22, 1976, Bravo Magazine’s cover and feature “Sweet with New Action” captured The Sweet at a pivotal moment in their mid-’70s career. The cover showcased the band in full glam regalia, with the article highlighting their latest singles, live energy, and ongoing success following hits like “Fox on the Run” and “Action.” It tied into the broader pop culture buzz of the time, including Bravo’s famous Otto electi

A Sweet Glam-Pop Sweet Sting Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 9, 1976, on RCA Victor (catalogue: RCA 2641), The Sweet’s “The Lies In Your Eyes” — backed with “Cockroach” — was a glam-pop gem written by Scott, Connolly, Tucker, and Priest. Produced by Sweet for Chinebridge Ltd., this track entered the Official Singles Chart on January 24, 1976, peaking at No. 35 for 4 weeks. Issued in RCA company sleeve with solid centre pressing. Single Overview Release

Sweet Andy Scott’s "In the Bravo Window: Andy Scott" , a two-page article in Bravo Magazine , January 1, 1976.

Sweet’s "The New Super Group" , a one-page advert in Creem Magazine , December 1, 1975.

Sweet’s Sweet's Secret Sounds , a cover and one-page article in Beat Instrumental Magazine , September 1, 1975.

a two-page spread in Bravo Magazine on January 16, 1975.

A Glam Rock Boulevard Blitz Sweet’s Desolation Boulevard LP, was released in the UK on November 4, 1974, on RCA Victor Records (catalogue: LPL1 5080). This 9-track (10 track US) glam-to-hard rock album, produced by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, featured “Fox On The Run” and “Turn It Down.” Two distinctly different versions of the album were released: one by RCA Records in Europe and another by Capitol Records in the United States, Canada, and Japan. The RCA version includes t

A Glam Rock Power Chord Sweet’s “Turn It Down” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 1, 1974, on RCA Victor Records (catalogue: RCA 2480). Backed with “...Someone Else Will,” this hard rock anthem, written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, was the second single from the album Desolation Boulevard. Produced by Chinn and Chapman, the A-side’s heavy riffs, Brian Connolly’s soaring vocals, and pounding drums peaked at No. 41 on the UK Singles Chart for 7 weeks. T

Sweet’s Brian Has it Covered , a cover and one-page feature on Brian Connolly in Pop Magazine , October 28, 1974.

Sweet’s Pop Extra , a cover and one-page feature in Look In Magazine , August 17, 1974.

Sweet’s "Sweet More Than Singles" , a one-page article in Disc , May 4, 1974.

Sweet’s "Sweet Single Made in US" , a one-page article in Disc , January 26, 1974.