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B-Sides (Slade Album)
''B-Sides'' is a 2-disc compilation album by the British glam rock band Slade released in March 2007. This was the first time many of the songs included on the album were released since the early 1970s. Since the late 1980s, the Slade fan club had confirmed that a possible project was the release of a b-side compilation although this never materialised. Digital masters were supplied for a number of the earlier B-sides by Ian Edmundson, who is credited in the CD booklet. Some needles drops were used from copies of rare singles supplied to Salvo by fans. A number of B-Side tracks were excluded from this collection, as Salvo did not want to create a 3CD package. The tracks appear elsewhere as album tracks or bonus tracks on other Slade remasters by Salvo: *"Good Time Gals" (B-Side of the single "Everyday") *"Dizzy Mama" (B-Side to the single "Ginny Ginny") *"My Baby's Got It" (B-Side to the single "Okey Cokey") *"Hold onto Your Hats" (B-Side to the single "We'll Bring the House ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slade
Slade are a rock band formed in Wolverhampton, England in 1966. They rose to prominence during the glam rock era in the early 1970s, achieving 17 consecutive top 20 hits and six number ones on the UK Singles Chart. The '' British Hit Singles & Albums'' names them the most successful British group of the 1970s based on sales of singles. They were the first act to have three singles enter the charts at number one; all six of the band's chart-toppers were written by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea. As of 2006, total UK sales stood at over 6,500,000. Their best-selling single, " Merry Xmas Everybody", has sold in excess of one million copies. According to the 1999 BBC documentary ''It's Slade'', the band have sold more than 50 million records worldwide. All four members of Slade grew up in the area of England known as the Black Country. After a period in different groups, the four members came together by 1966 as 'N Betweens, and recorded some unsuccessful singles. In 1969 Jack ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Take Me Bak 'Ome
"Take Me Bak 'Ome" is a song by the British rock band Slade, released in 1972 as a non-album single. It was written by lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea, and produced by Chas Chandler. It reached No. 1 in the UK, giving the band their second number one single, and remained in the charts for thirteen weeks. The song was certified UK Silver by BPI in 1972. In the United States, the song reached No. 97. The song would be included on the band's 1973 compilation album ''Sladest''. Background After achieving their breakthrough hit with " Get Down and Get With It" in 1971, Slade would continue to achieve further success with their follow-up singles " Coz I Luv You" and "Look Wot You Dun", and the live album ''Slade Alive!''. In May 1972, the band released "Take Me Bak' Ome", which reached No. 1 in the UK and was a hit across Europe and beyond. In the United States, the song was the band's chart debut on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, where it reached No. 97. Shortly after the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nobody's Fool (Slade Song)
"Nobody's Fool" is a song by English rock band Slade, released in 1976 as the third and final single from their sixth studio album, ''Nobody's Fools''. It was written by lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea, and was produced by Chas Chandler. "Nobody's Fool" failed to enter the UK Singles Chart, ending a run of 17 consecutive hits the band had achieved since 1971, but it did reach number 3 in the UK Star Breakers Chart. Background In 1975, after enjoying four years of success across much of the world, Slade relocated to the United States in attempt to break the market there. The resultant album ''Nobody's Fools'' was tailored towards the US market but failed to give the band their commercial break. The album fared better in the UK and Europe but still saw a considerable slump in sales when compared to the band's previous releases. In the US, "Nobody's Fool" was released by Warner Bros. as the album's only single, whereas in the UK and Europe it was issued by Polydor as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let's Call It Quits (song)
"Let's Call It Quits" is a song by the British rock band Slade, released in 1976 as the second single from their sixth studio album, ''Nobody's Fools (album), Nobody's Fools''. The song was written by lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea (musician), Jim Lea, and produced by Chas Chandler. It reached number 11 in the UK Singles Chart and remained in the top 50 for seven weeks. Background By 1975, Slade began to feel stale, believing they had achieved as much success in the UK and Europe as they could. The band and their manager Chas Chandler decided that their next career move should be to try and crack America. The band agreed to move to there and build a reputation for their live performances from scratch, just as they had in the UK. In between touring, the band recorded their next album, ''Nobody's Fools'', which saw the band move towards a more "American" soul/pop sound in attempt to gain a commercial break on the American charts. The lead single, "In for a Penny", w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thanks For The Memory (Wham Bam Thank You Mam)
"Thanks for the Memory (Wham Bam Thank You Mam)" is a song by the British rock band Slade, released in 1975 as a non-album single. It was written by lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea, and produced by Chas Chandler. It reached No. 7 in the UK, remaining in the charts for seven weeks. Background "Thanks for the Memory (Wham Bam Thank You Mam)" was Slade's first new single following their film ''Slade in Flame''. Although it later received recognition as one of the greatest rock films of all time, the initial reception towards the film was less positive, particularly from fans who did not expect the film to have such a bleak and sour atmosphere. Following the single release of the film's theme tune, " How Does It Feel", "Thanks for the Memory" was released in May 1975. It reached No. 7 and would be the band's last Top 10 single until 1981's "We'll Bring the House Down". In the first two weeks of release, the single sold 200,000 copies.Slade Fan Club Newsletter June–Ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
How Does It Feel (Slade Song)
"How Does It Feel" is song by the British rock band Slade, released in 1975 as the second single from the band's first soundtrack album and fifth studio album ''Slade in Flame'', in promotion of the film of the same name. The song was written by lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea, and produced by Chas Chandler. It reached No. 15 in the UK, remaining in the charts for seven weeks. Background By 1974, Slade had become a big success in the UK, Europe and beyond; however the band felt that continuing to provide 'more of the same' was not what they wanted to do. Their manager Chas Chandler suggested they do a movie, to which the band agreed. To accompany the film, Holder and Lea began writing material for a soundtrack album, which would continue to see the band break out of their successful formula and try different musical ideas. In late 1974, the lead single "Far Far Away" had reached No. 2, while ''Slade in Flame'' peaked at No. 6. Following the film's release in Januar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Far Far Away (song)
"Far Far Away" is a song by the British rock band Slade, released in 1974 as the lead single from the band's first soundtrack album and fifth studio album '' Slade in Flame'', in promotion of the upcoming film of the same name. The song was written by lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea, and produced by Chas Chandler. It reached No. 2 in the UK, remaining in the charts for six weeks. The song was certified UK Silver by BPI in November 1974. Background By 1974, Slade had become a big success in the UK, Europe and beyond, however the band felt that continuing to provide 'more of the same' was not what they wanted to do. Their manager Chas Chandler suggested they do a movie, to which the band agreed. To accompany the film, Holder and Lea began writing material for a soundtrack album, which would continue to see the band break out of their successful formula and try different musical ideas. "Far Far Away" was selected as the album's lead single and was released in Octo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bangin' Man
"The Bangin' Man" is a song by the British rock band Slade, released in 1974 as a non-album single. It was written by lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea, and produced by Chas Chandler. It reached No. 3 in the UK, remaining in the charts for seven weeks. The song was certified UK Silver by BPI for sales over 250,000 that same year.Slade Fan Club Newsletter August - September 1974 Background After the release of " Everyday" as a single in March 1974, the band soon returned to the studio to record a follow-up. Returning to a more rock-based sound, "The Bangin' Man" was released in June 1974. It reached No. 3 in the UK, giving the band their twelfth UK hit. "The Bangin' Man" was written while the band were touring Australia. The song's lyrics refer to Slade's tour manager Graham "Swinn" Swinnerton, who had the job of waking each band member up in their hotel rooms, ready to head on to the next destination of their tour. Release "The Bangin' Man" was released on 7" vinyl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Merry Xmas Everybody
"Merry Xmas Everybody" (stylised as "Merry Xmaƨ Everybody") is a song by the British rock band Slade, released as a non-album single in 1973. The song was written by lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea, and it was produced by Chas Chandler. It was the band's sixth and final number-one single in the UK. Earning the UK Christmas number one slot in December 1973, the song beat another Christmas-themed song, Wizzard's " I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday", which reached fourth place. It remained in the charts for nine weeks until February 1974. Released at the peak of the band's popularity, "Merry Xmas Everybody" sold over a million copies upon its first release. It is Slade's last number-one single and by far their best-selling single. It has been re-released during every decade since 1973 and has been covered by numerous artists. The single was certified double platinum by British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in December 2021. Since 2007 and the advent of download ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Friend Stan
"My Friend Stan" is a song by the British rock band Slade, released in 1973 as the first single from the band's fourth studio album ''Old New Borrowed and Blue''. It was written by lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea, and produced by Chas Chandler. It reached No. 2 in the UK, spending eight weeks on the chart. The single was certified UK Silver by BPI in October 1973. Background "My Friend Stan", alongside the compilation ''Sladest'', was Slade's first release following drummer Don Powell's near fatal car crash in July 1973. The accident threw the band's future into doubt, however Powell survived and was soon able to join the band in recording material for their new album ''Old New Borrowed and Blue''. One of the earliest songs to be recorded, "My Friend Stan" saw Powell still walking with the aid of a stick. He had to be lifted onto his drum stool during recording. After Lea had come up with the song's melody, the band's manager Chas Chandler persuaded him to complete ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skweeze Me Pleeze Me
"Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me" is a song by the British rock band Slade, released in 1973 as a non-album single. It was written by lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea, and produced by Chas Chandler. It reached No. 1 in the UK, giving the band their fifth number one single, and remained in the charts for ten weeks. The song was certified UK Silver by BPI in July 1973. The song would be included on the band's 1973 compilation album ''Sladest''. Background Earlier in 1973, Slade achieved their fourth number one "Cum On Feel the Noize", which was also the band's first single to reach the number one spot in its first week. This achievement had not been seen since The Beatles' "Get Back" in 1969. While on tour in America, the band entered A&M Studios in Los Angeles to record the follow-up single "Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me". Released in June 1973, the song also reached the top spot in its first week, making Slade the first artist to enter at number one with consecutive singles. It rema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
