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Love Is Like Oxygen Single: 1978
Sweet's Glam-Funk Departure Hit Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Polydor Records (catalog number POSP001) on January 23, 1978, The Sweet’s “Love Is Like Oxygen” — backed with “Cover Girl” — was the lead single from their album Level Headed. Co-written by guitarist Andy Scott (with Scott Griffin), the track marked a departure from Sweet’s earlier guitar-heavy sound, featuring high vocal harmonies, strings, and disco elements in its extended album version (6:57).

Sweet
Jan 6, 19782 min read


The Lies In Your Eyes Single: 1976
A Sweet Glam-Pop Sweet Sting Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 9, 1976, on RCA Victor (catalogue: RCA 2641), The Sweet’s “The Lies In Your Eyes” — backed with “Cockroach” — was a glam-pop gem written by Scott, Connolly, Tucker, and Priest. Produced by Sweet for Chinebridge Ltd., this track entered the Official Singles Chart on January 24, 1976, peaking at No. 35 for 4 weeks. Issued in RCA company sleeve with solid centre pressing. Single Overview Release

Sweet
Jan 9, 19762 min read


🔘 FOX ON THE RUN – Single: Mar. 1975
A UK RCA Victor 7" single with orange labels, issued in multiple centre and label variations, titled “Fox on the Run” by Sweet.

Sweet
Mar 7, 19754 min read


Teenage Rampage Single: 1974
A Sweet Glam-Rock Riot Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 11, 1974, on RCA Records (catalog number RCA 2394), The Sweet’s “Teenage Rampage” — backed with “Own Up, Take a Look at Yourself” — was a high-energy glam-rock stomper. Written by Nicky Chinn & Mike Chapman, produced by Phil Wainman, this teen rebellion anthem entered the Official Singles Chart on January 16, 1974, peaked at No. 2 for 3 weeks, and charted for 8 weeks. A defining Sweet hit. Single Ov

Sweet
Jan 11, 19741 min read


Blockbuster Single Chart:1973
Sweet's "Blockbuster" is up five places to number one on the NME British Singles Chart as published in New Musical Express, January 27, 1973. Sweet released "Block Buster!" (often stylized as "Blockbuster") in January 1973 as a single, later included on the US version of their album The Sweet (1973), on RCA Records in the UK and Bell Records in the US. Written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, the glam rock anthem features a wailing siren (inspired by air-raid warnings), Bria

Sweet
Jan 27, 19731 min read


Blockbuster Single Advert: 1973
A Melody Maker Sweet Siren Blast Published in the UK on January 13, 1973, Melody Maker’s one-page advert promoted The Sweet’s “Block Buster!” single (RCA). The bold ad highlighted the track’s theatricality — sirens wailing, hidden menace in chants and yodels — as the band’s new tilt at the top. A classic early 1973 glam-pop campaign. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine: Melody Maker (UK). Date: January 13, 1973. Format: One-page single advert. Do you have this Me

Slade
Jan 13, 19731 min read


Lot's of Gimmicks Review: 1973
A Melody Maker Sweet Blockbuster Spotlight Published in the UK on January 13, 1973, Melody Maker’s one-page review “Lot's of Gimmicks” covered The Sweet’s “Block Buster!” single (RCA). The enthusiastic review praised the track’s theatricality: sirens wailing, hidden menace in chants and yodels, a convincing version with a “boring riff in the final bars that shows the band ran out of ideas.” A classic early 1973 glam-pop critique. Review Overview Publication Details Magazine:

Sweet
Jan 13, 19731 min read


Blockbuster Single: 1973
A Sweet Glam No. 1 Siren SmashThe Sweet’s "Blockbuster" backed with "Need A Lot Of Lovin'" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by RCA Records (catalog number RCA 2316) on January 5, 1973, entering the UK Singles Chart on January 13, 1973, peaking at number 1 for 5 weeks and charting for 15 weeks. "Blockbuster" was the groups first number one and only number one single in the UK, and also made 1 in the Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Ireland, and 3 in Finland,

Sweet
Jan 5, 19731 min read


📰 Poppa Joe – Article: Mar. 1972
“Poppa Joe” rises to No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart in early March 1972, marking the peak of The Sweet’s steel‑drum‑infused bubblegum era before their transition into heavier glam rock.

Sweet
Mar 3, 19722 min read


Poppa Joe Single: 1972
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on RCA Victor (catalogue: RCA 2164) 28 January 28,1972 .The Sweet’s “Poppa Joe” — backed with “Jeanie” — was another catchy, phonetic-titled bubblegum-glam hit produced by Phil Wainman for Chinnichap. The track entered the UK Singles Chart on February 5, 1972, peaked at No. 11, and charted for 12 weeks. It continued Sweet’s run of quirky, handclap-driven singles after “Co-Co” and before “Alexander Graham Bell.” The single is a bubbl

glamslam72
Jan 28, 19723 min read
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