"My Friend Stan" was released on September 28, 1973 as the first single from Slade's fourth studio album, Old New Borrowed And Blue. Written by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea, the song marked the band's first major release following drummer Don Powell's near-fatal car accident in July 1973.. The accident briefly cast uncertainty over the future of the band, but Powell recovered sufficiently to participate in the recording sessions for the new album. "My Friend Stan" was among the e