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Sweet: (Bubblegum Glam)
From Fox on the Run sirens to Ballroom Blitz chaos, these four posh lads sold out arenas in sailor collars and eyeliner. Nicky's sneers, Brian's hooks-turned bubblegum into blitzkrieg. More sugar bombs detonating weekly.


Sweet: Turn It Down Single (1974)
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

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Nov 1, 19742 min read


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

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Oct 28, 19741 min read


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

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Aug 16, 19741 min read


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

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May 3, 19741 min read


Sweet Single Made in US Article: 1974
Sweet's US-Bound Glam Push Published in the UK on January 26, 1974, Disc magazine’s one-page article “Sweet Single Made in US” announced that The Sweet were set to release a new single made in the US, capitalizing on their growing international buzz following hits like “Block Buster!” and “The Ballroom Blitz.” Article Overview Publication Details Magazine: Disc (UK). Date: January 26, 1974. Format: One-page news/feature article. Legacy This article captures The Sweet in early

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Jan 26, 19741 min read


Sweet Otto Winner: 1974
Cover Bravo Magazine , January 24, 1974

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Jan 24, 19741 min read


Teenage Rampage Single: 1974
A Sweet Glam-Rock Riot Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 11, 1974, on RCA Records (catalog number RCA 2394), The Sweet’s “Teenage Rampage” — backed with “Own Up, Take a Look at Yourself” — was a high-energy glam-rock stomper. Written by Nicky Chinn & Mike Chapman, produced by Phil Wainman, this teen rebellion anthem entered the Official Singles Chart on January 16, 1974, peaked at No. 2 for 3 weeks, and charted for 8 weeks. A defining Sweet hit. Single Ov

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Jan 11, 19741 min read


Sweet: Interview with Brian Cover Feature (1973)
Sweet’s Interview with Brian , a cover and one-page feature on Brian Connolly in Look In Magazine , October 27, 1973.

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Oct 26, 19731 min read


The Ballroom Blitz Single: 1973
On September 14, 1973, RCA Victor released The Sweet's "The Ballroom Blitz" as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK, with "Rock & Roll Disgrace" as the B-side (catalog number RCA 2403). Produced by Phil Wainman, this single is one of The Sweet’s most iconic releases, reaching No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart and becoming a defining anthem of the glam rock era. RCA dropped a clanger a when pressing thousands of extra copies of Sweet's "Ballroom Blitz" to meet demand. A master was cut

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Sep 13, 19736 min read


The Sweet Life Article: 1973
one-page article in Romeo Magazine , August 12, 1973.

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Aug 11, 19731 min read
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