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Run Runaway Single: 1984
A Slade Glam-Rock Comeback Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 13, 1984, on RCA Records (catalogue: PB 6825), Slade’s “Run Runaway” — backed with “Two Track Stereo, One Track Mind” — was a high-energy glam-rock anthem. This track marked Slade’s strong mid-’80s comeback, entering the Official Singles Chart on February 4, 1984, peaking at No. 7, and charting for 10 weeks. A stomping Slade classic. Single Overview Release Details Label: RCA Records. Format:

Slade
Jan 13, 19841 min read


We'll Bring The House Down Single: 1981
Slade's 1981 Comeback Stomper Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 23, 1981, on Cheapskate Records (catalog number CHS 2480), Slade’s “We'll Bring The House Down” — backed with “Hold On To Your Hats” — was the lead single from their ninth studio album of the same name. Penned by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea, produced by Slade, it marked the band’s first UK Top 40 entry since 1977, peaking at No. 10 and charting for 9 weeks. Track Listing A: We'll Bring The House

Slade
Jan 23, 19811 min read


Gypsy Roadhog Single: 1977
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Barn Records (catalog number 2014 104) on January 21, 1977. Sladfes "Gypsy Roadhog" backed with "Forest Full of Needles" , was the sole single from the band's seventh studio album, Whatever Happened to Slade, was written by lead singer Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea, produced by Chas Chandler, and reached No. 48 on the UK charts. Cover art for "Gypsy Roadhog" by Slade, released under Barn Records in Germany, catalogue number 2

Slade
Jan 21, 19772 min read


Gudbuy T'Jane Chart Peak: 1972
Slade’s raucous goodbye storms to #2 – glam’s working-class heroes denied the top spot! Slade’s Gudbuy T’ Jane rises one spot to reach its peak at number 2 on the BBC Singles Chart this week, December 16, 1972. The track went on to spend a total of 13 weeks on the chart.

Slade
Dec 16, 19721 min read


Slade: Gudbuy T'Jane Single (1972)
A Gudbuy T' Jane Jukebox Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 17, 1972, Slade’s “Gudbuy T' Jane” Polydor (catalogue: 2058 312) was b acked with “I Won’t Let It ‘Appen Agen.” This glam-rock stomper and gritty B-side (both written by Lea, Holder, produced by Chas Chandler for Barn Productions), were issued as the second commercial single from Slayed? . It peaked at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart for 13 weeks, certified Silver by BPI. Issued in paper labels, in

Slade
Nov 17, 19723 min read


Look Wot You Dun Another No.1 Review: 1972
Slade's Second No. 1 Hope Published in the UK on January 22, 1972, New Musical Express’s one-page single review of Slade’s “Look Wot You Dun” (Polydor) predicted it could be another No. 1 hit. The enthusiastic review praised the track as “immensely catchy,” heavily laden with the same successful gimmicks as their previous single “Coz I Luv You” — including the ungrammatical but colloquial title and that startling pistol-shot beat. The reviewer noted that while the routine was

Slade
Jan 22, 19722 min read


Look Wot You Dun Single Review: 1972
NEW POP SINGLES BY CHRIS WELCH SLADE: "Look Wot You Dun" (Polydor). High drama and more menacing beat from the chart lucky combo who brought boot stomping back to pop. Another hit? Let's have a look at the tea leaves? I see a tall, dark stranger. He is probing through sheaves of documents. Good grief, it's the income tax inspector! Swill those cups! Relying on intuition and a strange twinge in the right toe, I'd say, ahoy for another smash. Melody Maker, January 22, 1972 .

Slade
Jan 22, 19721 min read


You Better Run Single: 1966
Fontana's Raw Rascals Cover Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 2, 1966, on Fontana Records (catalogue: TF 767), The 'N Betweens’ “You Better Run” — their ferocious cover of The Young Rascals’ 1966 US hit — was backed with the original “Evil Witchman.” This raw garage-punk assault — featuring Noddy Holder (vocals), Dave Hill (guitar), Jim Lea (bass), and Don Powell (drums) — was produced by Kim Fowley. No chart entry, but the first recording by the future

Slade
Dec 2, 19662 min read
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