Slade are an English rock band formed in Wolverhampton 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 penned by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea. As of 2006,total UK sales stand at 6,520,171,and 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.
"Cum On Feel the Noize" is a song by the English rock band Slade,which was 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 Singles Chart,giving the band their fourth number one single,and remained in the charts for twelve weeks. The song was included on the band's 1973 compilation album Sladest. In a UK poll in 2015 it was voted 15th on the ITV special The Nation's Favourite 70s Number One.
Slade in Flame is the first soundtrack album and fifth studio album by the British rock group Slade. It was released on 29 November 1974,reached No. 6 in the UK and was certified Gold by BPI in February 1975. The album was produced by Chas Chandler and contains songs featured in the band's film of the same name. The band tried to give the album a "sixties" feel,as the film was set in 1966.
Beginnings is the debut album by the British rock band Ambrose Slade,who later achieved fame as Slade. It was released on 9 May 1969,but failed to enter the charts. In the US,it was released under the title Ballzy. A re-issue as Beginnings of Slade was briefly released by Contour in 1975,but was quickly withdrawn from sale due to copyright issues.
Whatever Happened to Slade is the seventh studio album by the British rock group Slade. It was released on 21 March 1977 by Barn Records,but did not enter any national album chart. By the time of the album's release,Slade's popularity was waning as were their record sales,which they acknowledged in the album's title. The glam rock movement,with which Slade was associated,had died,and the careers of other glam rock artists such as Mud,Gary Glitter and Sweet had hit the buffers. In Britain,where Slade had traditionally been most popular,the fashion of the day was punk rock. With this album,Slade stood their ground as a straight-ahead rock group;gone were their "glam" statements of the early decade.
Return to Base is the eighth studio album by the British rock group Slade. It was released on 1 October 1979 by Barn Records,and did not enter any national album charts. At the time of the album's release,the band's success had waned and were receiving little fortune. Forced to play at small halls and clubs around the UK,the only income they were reliant on was Noddy Holder and Jim Lea's songwriting royalties. Their recent singles had sold poorly and they were no longer drawing in large audiences. Prior to their last-minute call up for the 1980 Reading Festival,they were on the verge of disbanding.
"Mama Weer All Crazee Now" is a song by the British rock band Slade,released in 1972 as the lead single from their third studio album Slayed? 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 third number one single,and remained in the charts for ten weeks. In the United States,the song reached No. 76.
Slade Smashes is a compilation album by the British rock band Slade. It was released 1 November 1980 and reached No. 21 on the UK charts. The album was issued by Polydor in the wake of new interest in the band following their successful appearance at the 1980 Reading Festival,filling in for Ozzy Osbourne. The album featured most of the band's big hits from their early and mid 1970s heyday in the UK as well as three of the band's singles from post-1977. This collection,alongside the band's subsequent 1981 studio release We'll Bring the House Down,further cemented Slade's comeback in the UK and Europe.
"We'll Bring the House Down" is a song by the British rock band Slade,released in 1981 as the lead single from their ninth studio album We'll Bring the House Down. It was written by lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea,and produced by Slade. The band's first single to reach the UK Top 40 since 1977,the song peaked at No. 10 in the UK,remaining in the chart for nine weeks.
"Gudbuy T'Jane" is a song by the British rock band Slade,released in 1972 as the second single from their third studio album Slayed? It 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 thirteen weeks. The song was certified UK Silver by BPI in 1973. In the United States,the song reached No. 68. It was also included on the band's 1973 compilation album Sladest.
"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.
"Everyday" is a song by the British rock band Slade,released in 1974 as the second single from their fourth studio album,Old New Borrowed and Blue. It was written by lead vocalist Noddy Holder,bassist Jim Lea and his wife Louise Lea (uncredited),and was produced by Chas Chandler. It reached number 3 in the UK Singles Chart and spent seven weeks in the top 50. The single was certified UK Silver by BPI in April 1974,only three days after its release.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"In for a Penny" is a song by English rock band Slade,released in 1975 as the lead single from their sixth studio album,Nobody's Fools. The song was written by lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea,and was produced by Chas Chandler. It reached number 11 in the UK Singles Chart and remained in the top 50 for eight weeks.
"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. The song was written by lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea,and produced by Chas Chandler. It reached No. 11 in the UK,remaining in the charts for seven weeks.
"Get Down and Get with It" is a song by American R&B singer-songwriter Bobby Marchan,first released as "Get Down with It" as the B-Side to his 1964 single "Half a Mind". In 1967,American singer Little Richard would record his own version,which was released as a single. In 1971,the British rock band Slade recorded a version of the song as "Get Down and Get with It",based on Little Richard's version,which gave the band their first UK chart hit.
"Gypsy Roadhog" is a song by the British rock band Slade,released in 1977 as the only single from the band's seventh studio album Whatever Happened to Slade. It was written by lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea,and produced by Chas Chandler. It reached No. 48 in the UK.
You Boyz Make Big Noize is a song by English rock band Slade,released in 1987 as a non-album single. It was written by lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea,and was produced by Lea. Named after the band's 1987 album of the same name,the song reached number 94 in the UK Singles Chart and remained in the top 100 for the one week.
