SLADE (October 11, 1974) – "Far Far Away" b/w "O.K. Yesterday Was Yesterday": 7" Single: UK.
A"Far Far Away" was released as a UK single by Slade on 11 October 1974 through Polydor Records. Issued under catalogue number 2058 522, the single paired "Far Far Away" with "O.K. Yesterday Was Yesterday" and was released on 7-inch vinyl in stereo.
Both songs were written by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea and produced by Chas Chandler. The release was issued during 1974 and was connected with the band's film Flame, with "Far Far Away" specifically noted as originating from the motion picture.
The single became a major UK chart success, reaching number 2 on the Official Singles Chart and spending six weeks on the chart.
RECORDING
Both tracks were written by Holder and Lea and produced by Chas Chandler for Barn Productions Ltd.
STYLE & THEMES
The release is classified as Rock, Glam and Stage & Screen. The material reflects Slade's mid-1970s musical direction and its association with the Flame film project.
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• Far Far Away — The single's A-side and the track promoted from the film Flame. Written by Holder and Lea and produced by Chas Chandler.
• O.K. Yesterday Was Yesterday — The non-album flip side issued as the B-side to the single. Written by Holder and Lea and produced by Chas Chandler.
RELEASE HISTORY
The single was released in the United Kingdom on 11 October 1974 through Polydor Records. Pressed by Phonodisc Ltd., it was marketed by Polydor Ltd. (UK) and carried a 1974 Polydor International copyright notice.
Issued in a standard 7-inch single format, the record was manufactured in England and published by Barn Publishing (Slade) Ltd. Production was handled by Barn Productions Ltd.
CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS
EUROPE
UK: Official Singles Chart — Entry: 19 October 1974 — Peak: 2 — Weeks: 6
PERSONNEL
Slade — Performance
Noddy Holder — Songwriting
Jim Lea — Songwriting
PRODUCTION
Produced by Chas Chandler
Label: Polydor
NOTES
From the film Flame.
Marketed by Polydor Ltd. (UK).
℗ 1974 Polydor International.
Published by Barn Publishing (Slade) Ltd.
Produced for Barn Productions Ltd.
Pressed by Phonodisc Ltd.
Made in England.
Official Singles Chart peak position: No. 2.
Originated with Holder. While on tour in America,
In a 1986 fan club interview, guitarist Dave Hill spoke of the song's lyrics: "The song was written about being abroad wasn't it? "Yellow lights go down the Mississippi" and all that - being in the States and wanting to go back home.
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Title | Label | Country | Catalogue | Date | Format |
Slade | Far Far Away | Polydor | UK | 2058 522 | October 11, 1974 | 7" Single |
TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
7" Single | 2058 522 | A. Far Far Away B. O.K. Yesterday Was Yesterday |
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