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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, 19712 min read
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, 19713 min read
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