The Sweet (June 12, 1970) – “Get On The Line” / “Mr. McGallagher” 7" Vinyl Single UK

The Sweet’s early single “Get On The Line” backed with “Mr. McGallagher”, released on Parlophone Records during their formative pre-glam bubblegum rock phase.

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: The Sweet

Label: Parlophone

Date: June 12, 1970

Catalogue: R 5848

Format: 7" Vinyl Single

Country: United Kingdom

A-Side: “Get On The Line”

(Jeff Barry)

B-Side: “Mr. McGallagher”

(Mick Stewart)

Produced by: John Burgess & Roger Easterby Arranged & Conducted by: Lew Warburton

TRACK LIST UK 7" Single (R 5848)

A. Get On The Line

B. Mr. McGallagher

LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS UK Variants:

• 7", 45 RPM – Parlophone R 5848 (1970)

• 7", 45 RPM, Promo – Parlophone R 5848 (1970)

International Variants:

• Germany – Odeon (1972)

• Netherlands – Odeon (1970/1972)

PERSONNEL Brian Connolly – lead vocals Steve Priest – bass, backing vocals Mick Tucker – drums, backing vocals

Andy Scott – guitar (early line-up)

Cover of "Get On the Line" by The Sweet, released in the Netherlands under the Odeon label, catalogue number 5C 006-93244.

Cover art of "Get on the Line" by The Sweet, released in Germany under the label Odeon with catalogue number 1C 006-93 244.

THE STORY 

Released on June 12, 1970, this was one of The Sweet’s earliest singles on Parlophone. “Get On The Line” is a Jeff Barry composition in the band’s early bubblegum/pop style, while the B-side “Mr. McGallagher” was written by Mick Stewart. This release came during the band’s transition period before they fully embraced the glam rock sound that would bring them major success in 1971–1973.

CONTEXT & NOTES 

This single did not chart significantly but is an important early artifact of The Sweet’s career under producer Phil Wainman’s early influence (via Burgess/Easterby). The black Parlophone labels with silver text are standard for the era. The band was still finding its identity at this stage, releasing pop-oriented material before their breakthrough hits like “Funny Funny” and “Co-Co”.

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RELATED MATERIAL

 The Sweet – Funny How Sweet Co-Co Can Be (1971 Album)

SOURCES 

Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia.

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