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🔘 Cum On Feel The Noize – Single: Feb. 1973
Slade’s “Cum On Feel The Noize,” released on February 22, 1973, debuted at No. 1 and spent 12 weeks on the Official Singles Chart.

glamslam72
Feb 23, 19733 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 Single: 1972
The candidate that reached number 4.

Slade
Jan 28, 19725 min read


Look Wot You Dun Single 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


🔘 SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME – Single: Mar. 1970
Slade’s 1970 Fontana single Shape of Things to Come marked the band’s first release under their new name and hinted at the powerful sound they would soon unleash.

Slade
Mar 5, 19704 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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