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Slade (June 1972) “Get Down and Get With It” – 7” Single (UK)
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.
Slade
Jun 14, 1972
New Pop Singles (May 22, 1971) New Pop Singles Page – Slade, Sweet & Mungo Jerry Melody Maker Reviews
A classic early 1970s singles review page from Melody Maker featuring key emerging glam and pop acts including Slade, Sweet, and Mungo Jerry. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Melody Maker Date: May 22, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: New Pop Singles Review Page THE STORY This singles page reviews several new releases of the week, with notable coverage of Slade’s “Get Down and Get With It”, Sweet’s latest single, and Mungo Jerry’s “Lady Rose”. The reviews capture the
glamslam72
May 22, 1971
Slade (May 21, 1971) Get Down and Get with It - Single
"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
Slade
May 21, 1971
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