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Slade (June 7, 1975) “Thanks For The Memory” – Record Mirror (UK)

Jun 7, 1975
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A full-page lyrics feature from the June 7, 1975 issue of Record Mirror showcasing Slade’s hit single “Thanks For The Memory”, complete with the full lyrics and a great photo of Noddy Holder in character.

Publication: Record Mirror

Date: June 7, 1975 C

ountry: United Kingdom

Section / Pages: Songwords / Lyrics Page Title: “THANKS FOR THE MEMORY” / “Sung by Slade”


THE STORY

The page presents the complete lyrics to Slade’s 1975 single “Thanks For The Memory” (written by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea), including all verses and the catchy chorus. A large black & white photo of Noddy Holder wearing a distinctive patterned top hat and pointing dramatically accompanies the lyrics.


CONTEXT AND NOTES

Released in 1975, “Thanks For The Memory” was a successful mid-70s single for Slade as they continued their run of hits after the peak glam era. This Record Mirror feature reflects the era’s common practice of printing song lyrics for fans in music weeklies.


FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Lyrics feature for Slade’s single “Thanks For The Memory”

Era: Mid-70s Glam / Slade Hit Era (1975) Tone: Fan-friendly, celebratory Photography: Black & white studio shot of Noddy Holder in a large patterned hat, mid-performance pose

Visual Motifs: Classic Songwords bordered layout with bold logos and clear lyric typesetting


WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

  • Full Songwords page from Record Mirror

  • Large headline “THANKS FOR THE MEMORY”

  • Prominent photo of Noddy Holder in eccentric hat

  • Complete lyrics including verses and chorus

  • Songwriting credit (Neville Holder and James Lea)

  • SONGWORDS logo at top and bottom


RELATED MATERIAL

  • Slade (Glam Yobs)

  • Slade (9 May 1975) Thanks For The Memory (Wham Bam Thank You Mam) – 7" Single (UK/US)

  • Slade (May 21, 1971) Get Down and Get with It - Single


All magazine scans, photographs and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.


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