Slade

[Lord Duckhunter]

Watching BBC 4 last night, there were a couple of programmes celebrating Slade.

 

I really had forgotten just how good these guys were. It was hit after hit after hit. Maybe it's a longing back to my child hood but I really dont think these guys got the credit they deserve.

 

Anyone else agree, or I'm a just a tipsy old fart tonight?

 

 

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[ZepSaint]

Watching BBC 4 last night, there were a couple of programmes celebrating Slade.

 

I really had forgotten just how good these guys were. It was hit after hit after hit. Maybe it's a longing back to my child hood but I really dont think these guys got the credit they deserve.

 

Anyone else agree, or I'm a just a tipsy old fart tonight?

 

I've been banging on about Slade for years !

 

Edited 23 December, 2012 by ZepSaint
Added YouTube clip

[Dimond Geezer]

You may have been a tipsy old fart, but you're right, there's a lot more to Slade than Merry Xmas Everybody, (although their spelling leaves a bit to be desired).

[dubai_phil]

Back at the end of their era they played a gig in what appeared to be a Village Hall in Andover

 

I recall a coach going up there from Salisbury and they were great but youch it was a long time ago

[TopGun]

Noddy is a fair enough bloke IMO. I'd be interested if anyone could explain or estimate Xmas royalties on their mega supermarket hit though.

[WindsorSaint]

Back at the end of their era they played a gig in what appeared to be a Village Hall in Andover

 

I recall a coach going up there from Salisbury and they were great but youch it was a long time ago

 

The Country Bumpkin?

[solentstars]

Watching BBC 4 last night, there were a couple of programmes celebrating Slade.

 

I really had forgotten just how good these guys were. It was hit after hit after hit. Maybe it's a longing back to my child hood but I really dont think these guys got the credit they deserve.

 

Anyone else agree, or I'm a just a tipsy old fart tonight?

 

 

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No they were a fantastic band and one of the best live bands around..great viewing

 

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[Pugwash]

Worth listening to their albums - so much better than the commercial 'pop' stuff they're best known for.

[dubai_phil]

The Wiki entry for Merry Xmas Everybody is a cracking tale.

 

Full of ORLY facts

 

Like - it was used in 4 different Dr Who Episodes

 

It's been heard by 42% of the population of the planet

 

The chorus was recorded in a corridor

 

The Harmonium was borrowed from John Lennon who was recording Mind Games in the studio next door

 

The original chorus was Buy Me a Rocking Chair and contained the immortal lyrics So won’t you buy me a rocking chair to watch the world go by and a looking glass to look you in the eye

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merry_Xmas_Everybody

[EastleighSoulBoy]

I saw them in 72/3 at the Guildhall. Supporting acts were Suzi Quattro and Thin Lizzy.

 

Originally called The 'N'Betweens they later became Ambrose Slade and the lads adopted a skinhead style.

[ecuk268]

I saw them in 72/3 at the Guildhall. Supporting acts were Suzi Quattro and Thin Lizzy.

 

Originally called The 'N'Betweens they later became Ambrose Slade and the lads adopted a skinhead style.

 

I probably took your ticket as I had a casual "cash-in-hand" evening job there in the 70's.

 

Very under-rated band. Excellent live act.

[swannymere]

I hate to say it but i'm wary of supporting any 70's stars these days.

[dronskisaint]

Noddy Holder's is one of the classic rock voices...much influenced by John Lennon if you read his biographic stuff.

 

They were amongst the best of their era...saw them at West Runton Pavillion with Mud and someone trashy like Greyhound, fun days!