Slade (June 5, 1972) “Take Me Bak 'Ome” / “Wonderin' Y” – Single 7" ITA

Jun 5, 1972

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Updated: Jun 6

In June 1972, Slade released the stomping glam anthem “Take Me Bak 'Ome”, their second UK number one single. This Italian pressing paired the chart-topper with the rocking B-side “Wonderin' Y”

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: Slade

Label: Polydor

Date: June 5, 1972

Catalogue: 2058 231

Format: 7" Vinyl Single

Country: Italy

Genre: Glam Rock

Style: British Glam, Hard Rock

A-Side: “Take Me Bak 'Ome”

Written by: Jim Lea / Noddy Holder Produced by: Chas Chandler

B-Side: “Wonderin' Y”

Written by: Jim Lea / Don Powell Produced by: Chas Chandler

TRACK LIST Italy 7" Commercial Single (2058 231)

A. Take Me Bak 'Ome

B. Wonderin' Y

LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS

Italy Commercial – 2058 231

International Variants:

UK - Polydor - 1972

Australia - Polydor - 1972

Austria - Polydor - 1972

Belgium - Polydor - 1972

France - Polydor - 1972

Germany - Polydor - 1972

Ireland - Polydor - 1972

Israel - Polydor - 1972

Netherlands - Polydor - 1972

New Zealand - Polydor - 1972

Norway - Polydor - 1972

Portugal - Polydor - 1972

South Africa - Polydor - 1972

Spain - Polydor - 1972

USA - Polydor - 1972

THE STORY

“Take Me Bak 'Ome” was a high-energy, singalong glam rocker that became Slade’s second UK No.1. Written by Holder and Lea, it perfectly captured the band’s raucous live spirit and helped solidify their status as one of Britain’s biggest glam acts of the 1970s.

CONTEXT & NOTES

The single topped the UK charts for multiple weeks and was a major hit across Europe. It marked continued success after “Coz I Luv You” and was later included on the 1973 compilation Sladest. The B-side “Wonderin' Y” is a solid rocker that remains a fan favourite.

SOURCES Discogs, 45cat, Official Charts, Wikipedia.

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