Suzi Quatro (June 5, 1976) “Tear Me Apart” / “Close Enough To Rock 'n' Roll” – Single 7" JP

In June 1976, Suzi Quatro released the high-energy single “Tear Me Apart” in Japan, a classic Chinn/Chapman glam-rocker backed with the rocking “Close Enough To Rock 'n' Roll”.

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: Suzi Quatro

Label: RAK Date: June 5, 1976 Catalogue: ERR-20012

Format: 7" Vinyl Single

Country: Japan

Genre: Glam Rock,

Rock Style: Female Rock, Glam Rock

A-Side: “Tear Me Apart”

Written by: Nicky Chinn / Mike Chapman Produced by: Mike Chapman & Nicky Chinn

B-Side: “Close Enough To Rock 'n' Roll” Written by: Suzi Quatro / Len Tuckey Produced by: Mike Chapman & Nicky Chinn

Japan 7" Commercial Single (ERR-20012)

LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS

• Japan Commercial – ERR-20012 (Stereo)

• UK – RAK (1977)

• Australia – RAK (1977)

• France – RAK (1977)

• Spain – RAK (1977)

• Yugoslavia – RAK (1976)

PERSONNEL

• Suzi Quatro – lead vocals, bass

• Len Tuckey – guitar

• With additional musicians (Chinnichap production)

THE STORY

Produced by the hit-making duo Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, “Tear Me Apart” delivered Suzi Quatro’s signature tough, energetic glam sound, while the B-side kept the rock momentum high.

CONTEXT & NOTES

This Japanese pressing features striking bilingual artwork and was part of Suzi Quatro’s successful international campaign in the mid-1970s. The single helped solidify her reputation as one of the leading female rock artists of the glam era.

RELATED MATERIAL

• Suzi Quatro (The Queen of Glam Rock)

• Suzi Quatro (June 30, 1978) “The Race Is On” / “Non Citizen” – Single 7" UK

• Suzi Quatro (May 25, 1974) Music Star Pull-Out Poster

SOURCES

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