🔘 The Lies In Your Eyes – Single: Jan. 1976

In the mid-1970s, The Sweet had evolved from their early bubblegum-glam sound into a harder, more mature rock band. With their platform boots swapped for a tougher image, they released “The Lies In Your Eyes” — a sleek, driving rocker that showcased their heavier musical direction while retaining strong melodic hooks.

Released on January 9, 1976, the single appeared on RCA Victor under catalogue number RCA 2641. Backed with “Cockroach,” this 7-inch release marked one of the final singles from the classic Sweet line-up during their successful but transitional period.

Label: RCA Victor

Catalogue Number: RCA 2641

Format: 7" Vinyl Single (Push-Out/Solid Centre)

Released: January 9, 1976 (UK)

🔘 Track List

UK 7" Single — RCA Victor – RCA 2641 — 1976

A. The Lies In Your Eyes

B. Cockroach

Written by:

- The Lies In Your Eyes: Nicky Chinn / Mike Chapman

- Cockroach: Brian Connolly / Steve Priest / Andy Scott / Mick Tucker

Produced by: Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman

Recorded: 1975

🔘 Key Highlights

• Released January 9, 1976

• Showcased The Sweet’s shift toward a harder, more guitar-driven rock sound

• Strong melodic chorus typical of the Chinn-Chapman writing team

• Chart debut: January 17, 1976

• Peaked at No. 35 in the UK

🔘 The Story

By 1976 The Sweet had moved away from the pure glam stompers of “Block Buster!” and “Ballroom Blitz” toward a more sophisticated hard rock style. “The Lies In Your Eyes” reflected this change with its crisp production, powerful guitars and catchy yet slightly darker edge. Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman continued to provide the A-side, while the band wrote the B-side themselves.

“Cockroach” on the flip offered a rawer, heavier contrast. Although the single did not reach the high chart positions of their earlier glam hits, it demonstrated the band’s willingness to evolve musically as the glam era began to fade.

🔘 Variants (UK)

• 7", 45 RPM, Push-Out Centre — RCA Victor – RCA 2641 — UK — 1976

• 7", 45 RPM, Solid Centre — RCA Victor – RCA 2641 — UK — 1976

• 7", 45 RPM, Demo — RCA Victor – RCA 2641 — UK — 1976

• Issued in standard RCA company sleeve

🔘 Chart Performance

UK — Official Singles Chart

Entered the chart on January 17, 1976 and peaked at No. 35. It spent a total of 6 weeks on the chart.

Total Weeks: 6

🔘 Context & Notes

• A-side: “The Lies In Your Eyes” – polished, guitar-driven rocker with a strong melodic hook.

• B-side: “Cockroach” – heavier, band-written track showing their harder rock direction.

• Production: Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman – maintaining their hit-making touch while allowing a tougher sound.

• Sleeve notes: Standard RCA company sleeve.

• Historical placement: Released as glam rock was waning and The Sweet were transitioning into a more rock-oriented phase.

• Reissues / compilation appearances: Features on later Sweet compilations covering their mid-1970s period.

🔘 Related Material

• Fox On The Run (1975)

• Action (1975)

• Love Is Like Oxygen (1978)

• The Sweet (1973–1976 era)

🔘 Discography

Fox On The Run – Single: 1975

Action – Single: 1975

The Lies In Your Eyes – Single: 1976

Lost Angels – Single: 1976

🔘 Mini‑Timeline

✦ 1975 — Recorded during The Sweet’s harder rock phase

✦ January 9, 1976 — UK single released

✦ January 17, 1976 — Enters UK Singles Chart

✦ February 1976 — Peaks at No. 35

✦ Early 1976 — Completes 6-week chart run

🔘 Glam Flashback

As the glitter began to settle in 1976, The Sweet still delivered hooks and attitude with “The Lies In Your Eyes,” showing they could rock harder even as the classic glam era drew to a close.

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🔘 Sources

Primary reference sources: RCA Records, Discogs, Official Charts Company, contemporary music-press documentation, archival references.