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Slade became one of the most electrifying and influential British rock bands of the 1970s, known for their powerful sound, energetic live performances, and a string of chart-topping hits that defined an entire era of glam rock. Hailing from Wolverhampton, England, the band’s origins trace back to the late 1960s when drummer Don Powell and guitarist Dave Hill played together in a group called the Vendors, which later evolved into the N’Betweens. The band’s lineup solidified with the addition of bassist Jim Lea and frontman Noddy Holder, whose distinctive voice and songwriting ability would soon become the driving force behind their success. The chemistry between the four members created something extraordinary and gave rise to a sound that was raw, loud, and perfectly suited for the glam rock explosion that was about to take over Britain.
The group released its debut album, Beginnings in 1969, under the name Ambrose Slade. Although it received limited attention at first, it established the foundation for the band’s hard-hitting sound. Their fortunes changed dramatically after being discovered by manager Chas Chandler, the former bassist for the Animals and manager of Jimi Hendrix. Chandler encouraged the group to adopt a more flamboyant image and change their name to Slade. He also pushed them to focus on writing original material. This new direction paid off when the band began to attract attention for their dynamic stage shows and powerful presence.
Their breakthrough came in 1971 with the single “Get Down and Get with It,” which reached the UK Top 20. Later that year, Slade released Slade Alive! a live album that captured their unrelenting energy and quickly became a critical and commercial success. The album’s raw sound and audience participation gave listeners a taste of what made Slade such a unique live act. From that moment, the band became unstoppable, releasing hit after hit. Songs like “Coz I Luv You,” “Mama Weer All Crazee Now,” “Gudbuy T’Jane,” and “Cum On Feel the Noize” became massive anthems across the UK. Their deliberately misspelled song titles and infectious choruses made them instantly recognizable, and by the mid-1970s, Slade was one of the biggest bands in Britain.
At their peak, Slade achieved an astonishing run of success. Between 1971 and 1974, they scored six number-one singles and three number-one albums in the UK, earning their place among the decade’s most dominant acts. Their ability to connect with fans through working-class authenticity and humor made them relatable, while their flamboyant outfits and larger-than-life personalities placed them at the heart of the glam rock movement alongside T. Rex, Sweet, and David Bowie. Noddy Holder’s commanding voice, Jim Lea’s melodic bass and songwriting talent, Dave Hill’s over-the-top costumes, and Don Powell’s thunderous drumming created a sound and image that were unforgettable.
While the band’s popularity began to wane in the UK after the mid-1970s, they found new audiences abroad, particularly in Europe and Australia. Their 1975 film Slade in Flame offered a grittier, more serious look at the music industry and received critical acclaim for its realism, even as its darker tone surprised fans. The accompanying soundtrack featured hits like “Far Far Away” and “How Does It Feel,” both of which are now regarded as some of their finest work. Although the glam rock era was fading, Slade proved adaptable, experimenting with new sounds and continuing to tour extensively.
By the early 1980s, the band’s career received an unexpected boost when American metal bands like Quiet Riot covered their songs. Quiet Riot’s 1983 version of “Cum On Feel the Noize” became a massive hit in the United States, reintroducing Slade’s music to a new generation. Around the same time, Slade experienced a resurgence of their own with the release of We’ll Bring the House Down in 1981, which climbed into the UK Top 10. Their success continued with singles like “Run Runaway” and “My Oh My,” the latter of which became an international hit, reaching number two in the UK and charting throughout Europe.
The original lineup continued performing into the early 1990s, with Holder and Lea eventually stepping away from touring to focus on other projects. In 1992, Dave Hill and Don Powell formed a new version of the band known as Slade II, keeping the music alive for a new audience. Despite lineup changes over the years, the legacy of the classic quartet remains untouched. Their songs continue to be staples of rock radio, and their influence can be heard in bands from Oasis to Def Leppard.
Slade’s impact on rock music cannot be overstated. They sold more than fifty million records worldwide, scored twenty-three Top 20 hits, and became one of the UK’s most successful singles bands. Their Christmas classic “Merry Xmas Everybody,” released in 1973, remains a perennial holiday favorite and has become one of the best-selling UK singles of all time. Beyond commercial success, Slade’s spirit of fun, rebellion, and authenticity has made them a beloved institution in British rock.
Complete List Of Slade Songs From A to Z
- (And Now the Waltz) C’est La Vie – The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome – 1983
- 7 Year Bitch – Rogues Gallery – 1985
- 7 Year Bitch (Extended 12″ Version) – Rogues Gallery – 1985
- 9 to 5 – We’ll Bring the House Down – 1981
- A Night to Remember – Till Deaf Do Us Part – 1981
- Ain’t Got No Heart – Beginnings – 1969
- Ain’t Got No Heart – Beginnings of Slade – 1969
- All Join Hands – Rogues Gallery – 1985
- All Join Hands – Crackers – The Christmas Party Album – 1985
- All the World Is a Stage – Nobody’s Fools – 1976
- Angelina – Play It Loud – 1970
- Auld Lang Syne/You’ll Never Walk Alone – Crackers – The Christmas Party Album – 1985
- Be – Whatever Happened to Slade – 1977
- Big Apple Blues – Whatever Happened to Slade – 1977
- Black and White World (Remix) – Keep on Rockin’ – 1994
- Born to Be Wild – Beginnings – 1969
- Born to Be Wild – Beginnings of Slade – 1969
- Burning in the Heat of Love – Whatever Happened to Slade – 1977
- C’Mon C’Mon – Beginnings – 1969
- Can You Just Imagine – Nobody’s Fools – 1976
- Candidate – Slayed? – 1972
- Chakeeta – Return to Base – 1979
- Chakeeta – We’ll Bring the House Down – 1981
- Cheap ‘n’ Nasty Luv – The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome – 1983
- Cocky Rock Boys (Rule O.K.) – The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome – 1983
- Could I – Play It Loud – 1970
- Coz I Luv You – Play It Loud – 1970
- Cum On Feel the Noize – Slayed? – 1972
- Cum On Feel the Noize – Crackers – The Christmas Party Album – 1985
- Cum On Feel the Noize (Crackers Version) – Crackers – The Christmas Party Album – 1985
- Cum on Let’s Party – Keep on Rockin’ – 1994
- Daddio – Whatever Happened to Slade – 1977
- Dapple Rose – Play It Loud – 1970
- Dead Men Tell No Tales – Whatever Happened to Slade – 1977
- Did Ya Mama Ever Tell Ya – Nobody’s Fools – 1976
- Dirty Foot Lane – Keep on Rockin’ – 1994
- Dirty Joker – Play It Loud – 1970
- Dizzy Mamma – We’ll Bring the House Down – 1981
- Do the Dirty – Nobody’s Fools – 1976
- Do They Know It’s Christmas (Feed The World) – Crackers – The Christmas Party Album – 1985
- Do We Still Do It – Old New Borrowed and Blue – 1974
- Do You Believe in Miracles – Rogues Gallery – 1985
- Do You Believe in Miracles – Crackers – The Christmas Party Album – 1985
- Do You Believe in Miracles (Extended 12″ Version) – Rogues Gallery – 1985
- Do You Want Me? – Keep on Rockin’ – 1994
- Dogs of Vengeance – Whatever Happened to Slade – 1977
- Don’t Blame Me – Old New Borrowed and Blue – 1974
- Don’t Talk to Me About Love – You Boyz Make Big Noize – 1987
- Don’t Tame a Hurricane – The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome – 1983
- Don’t Waste Your Time (Back Seat Star) – Return to Base – 1979
- Don’t Waste Your Time (Back Seat Star) – We’ll Bring the House Down – 1981
- Everybody’s Next One – Beginnings – 1969
- Everybody’s Next One – Beginnings of Slade – 1969
- Everyday – Old New Borrowed and Blue – 1974
- Far Far Away – Slade in Flame – 1974
- Find Yourself a Rainbow – Old New Borrowed and Blue – 1974
- Fly Me High – Beginnings – 1969
- Fly Me High – Beginnings of Slade – 1969
- Fools Go Crazy – You Boyz Make Big Noize – 1987
- Forest Full of Needles – Whatever Happened to Slade – 1977
- Funk Punk & Junk – Till Deaf Do Us Part – 1981
- Genesis – Beginnings – 1969
- Genesis – Beginnings of Slade – 1969
- Get Down and Get With It – Play It Loud – 1970
- Get Down and Get With It – Crackers – The Christmas Party Album – 1985
- Get Down and Get With It (Crackers Version) – Crackers – The Christmas Party Album – 1985
- Get on Up – Nobody’s Fools – 1976
- Ginny, Ginny – Return to Base – 1979
- Ginny, Ginny – We’ll Bring the House Down – 1981
- Give Us a Goal – Whatever Happened to Slade – 1977
- Good Time Gals – Old New Borrowed and Blue – 1974
- Gotta Go Home – You Boyz Make Big Noize – 1987
- Gudbuy Gudbuy – Slayed? – 1972
- Gudbuy T’Jane – Slayed? – 1972
- Gypsy Roadhog – Whatever Happened to Slade – 1977
- Harmony – Rogues Gallery – 1985
- Heaven Knows – Slade in Flame – 1974
- Here’s To… – Rogues Gallery – 1985
- Here’s To… (The New Year) – Crackers – The Christmas Party Album – 1985
- Hey Ho Wish You Well – Rogues Gallery – 1985
- Hi Ho Silver Lining – Crackers – The Christmas Party Album – 1985
- High and Dry – The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome – 1983
- Hold on to Your Hats – Return to Base – 1979
- Hold on to Your Hats – We’ll Bring the House Down – 1981
- Hot Luv – Keep on Rockin’ – 1994
- How Can It Be – Old New Borrowed and Blue – 1974
- How d’ You Ride – Slayed? – 1972
- How Does It Feel – Slade in Flame – 1974
- Howlin’ Wind – Keep on Rockin’ – 1994
- I Don’ Mind – Slayed? – 1972
- I Hear Ya Callin’ – Keep on Rockin’ – 1994
- I Remember – Play It Loud – 1970
- I Win, You Lose – Rogues Gallery – 1985
- I Won’t Let It ‘Appen Agen – Slayed? – 1972
- I’ll Be There – Rogues Gallery – 1985
- I’m a Rocker – Return to Base – 1979
- I’m a Rocker – We’ll Bring the House Down – 1981
- I’m a Talker – Nobody’s Fools – 1976
- I’m Mad – Return to Base – 1979
- I’m Mad – We’ll Bring the House Down – 1981
- I’m Mee I’m Now and That’s Orl – Old New Borrowed and Blue – 1974
- If This World Were Mine – Beginnings – 1969
- If This World Were Mine – Beginnings of Slade – 1969
- In for a Penny – Nobody’s Fools – 1976
- In the Doghouse – The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome – 1983
- It Ain’t Love But It Ain’t Bad – Whatever Happened to Slade – 1977
- It’s Alright Buy Me – Whatever Happened to Slade – 1977
- It’s Hard Having Fun Nowadays – You Boyz Make Big Noize – 1987
- It’s Your Body not Your Mind – Till Deaf Do Us Part – 1981
- Johnny Played the Guitar – Keep on Rockin’ – 1994
- Journey to the Centre of Your Mind – Beginnings – 1969
- Journey to the Centre of Your Mind – Beginnings of Slade – 1969
- Just a Little Bit – Old New Borrowed and Blue – 1974
- Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply – The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome – 1983
- Kill ‘Em at the Hot Club Tonite – Old New Borrowed and Blue – 1974
- Knocking Nails into My House – Beginnings – 1969
- Knocking Nails into My House – Beginnings of Slade – 1969
- Knuckle Sandwich Nancy – Till Deaf Do Us Part – 1981
- Know Who You Are – Play It Loud – 1970
- L.A. Jinx – Nobody’s Fools – 1976
- Lay It Down – Slade in Flame – 1974
- Leave Them Girls Alone – Rogues Gallery – 1985
- Lemme Love into Ya – Return to Base – 1979
- Lemme Love into Ya – We’ll Bring the House Down – 1981
- Let the Good Times Roll / Feel So Fine – Slayed? – 1972
- Let the Rock Roll out of Control – Till Deaf Do Us Part – 1981
- Let’s Call It Quits – Nobody’s Fools – 1976
- Let’s Dance – Crackers – The Christmas Party Album – 1985
- Let’s Dance (’88 remix) – You Boyz Make Big Noize – 1987
- Let’s Have a Party – Crackers – The Christmas Party Album – 1985
- Lightning Never Strikes Twice – Whatever Happened to Slade – 1977
- Little Sheila – Rogues Gallery – 1985
- Lock Up Your Daughters – Till Deaf Do Us Part – 1981
- Look at Last Nite – Slayed? – 1972
- Look Wot You Dun – Play It Loud – 1970
- Love Is Like a Rock – You Boyz Make Big Noize – 1987
- M’Hat M’Coat – Till Deaf Do Us Part – 1981
- Mad Dog Cole – Beginnings – 1969
- Mad Dog Cole – Beginnings of Slade – 1969
- Mama Nature Is a Rocker – Rogues Gallery – 1985
- Mama Weer All Crazee Now – Slayed? – 1972
- Man Who Speeks Evil – Slayed? – 1972
- Martha My Dear – Beginnings – 1969
- Martha My Dear – Beginnings of Slade – 1969
- Me and the Boys – You Boyz Make Big Noize – 1987
- Merry Xmas Everybody – Crackers – The Christmas Party Album – 1985
- Merry Xmas Now! – Keep on Rockin’ – 1994
- Miles Out to Sea – Old New Borrowed and Blue – 1974
- Miracle – Keep on Rockin’ – 1994
- Move Over – Slayed? – 1972
- My Baby Left Me: That’s Alright – Whatever Happened to Slade – 1977
- My Baby’s Got It – Return to Base – 1979
- My Baby’s Got It – We’ll Bring the House Down – 1981
- My Friend Stan – Old New Borrowed and Blue – 1974
- My Life Is Natural – Slayed? – 1972
- My Oh My – The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome – 1983
- My Oh My – Crackers – The Christmas Party Album – 1985
- My Oh My (12″ Extended Version) – The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome – 1983
- My Oh My (Piano & Vocal) – Rogues Gallery – 1985
- My Oh My (Swing Version) – Rogues Gallery – 1985
- My Town – Old New Borrowed and Blue – 1974
- Myzsterious Mizster Jones – Rogues Gallery – 1985
- Myzsterious Mizster Jones (Extended 12″ Version) – Rogues Gallery – 1985
- Night Starvation – We’ll Bring the House Down – 1981
- Nobody’s Fool – Nobody’s Fools – 1976
- Not Tonight Josephine – We’ll Bring the House Down – 1981
- Nuts Bolts and Screws – Return to Base – 1979
- Nuts Bolts and Screws – We’ll Bring the House Down – 1981
- O.H.M.S. – Whatever Happened to Slade – 1977
- O.K. Yesterday Was Yesterday – Slade in Flame – 1974
- Okey Cokey – We’ll Bring the House Down – 1981
- Okey Cokey – Crackers – The Christmas Party Album – 1985
- One Eyed Jacks With Moustaches – Whatever Happened to Slade – 1977
- One Way Hotel – Play It Loud – 1970
- Ooh La La in L.A. – You Boyz Make Big Noize – 1987
- Pack Up Your Troubles – Nobody’s Fools – 1976
- Pity the Mother – Beginnings – 1969
- Pity the Mother – Beginnings of Slade – 1969
- Pouk Hill – Play It Loud – 1970
- Raining in My Champagne – Slade in Flame – 1974
- Raining in My Champagne – Nobody’s Fools – 1976
- Raven – Play It Loud – 1970
- Razzle Dazzle Man – The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome – 1983
- Ready Steady Kids – Whatever Happened to Slade – 1977
- Ready to Explode – The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome – 1983
- Red Hot – Keep on Rockin’ – 1994
- Roach Daddy – Beginnings – 1969
- Roach Daddy – Beginnings of Slade – 1969
- Rock ‘n’ Roll Bolero – Whatever Happened to Slade – 1977
- Rock and Roll Preacher (Hallelujah I’m on Fire) – Till Deaf Do Us Part – 1981
- Ruby Red – Till Deaf Do Us Part – 1981
- Run Runaway – The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome – 1983
- Run Runaway – Crackers – The Christmas Party Album – 1985
- Run Runaway (12″ Extended Version) – The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome – 1983
- Run Runaway (7″ Version) – The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome – 1983
- Santa Claus Is Coming to Town – Crackers – The Christmas Party Album – 1985
- Scratch My Back – Nobody’s Fools – 1976
- See Us Here – Play It Loud – 1970
- She Brings Out the Devil in Me – Till Deaf Do Us Part – 1981
- She Did It to Me – Old New Borrowed and Blue – 1974
- She Did It To Me – Old New Borrowed and Blue – 1974
- She’s Got the Lot – Whatever Happened to Slade – 1977
- She’s Heavy – You Boyz Make Big Noize – 1987
- Sign of the Times – Return to Base – 1979
- Sign of the Times – We’ll Bring the House Down – 1981
- Sing Shout (Knock Yourself Out) – You Boyz Make Big Noize – 1987
- Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me – Slayed? – 1972
- Slam the Hammer Down – The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome – 1983
- Slam the Hammer Down (Hot Mix) – The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome – 1983
- Slam the Hammer Down (Hotter Mix) – The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome – 1983
- Slade Talk to “19” Readers – Old New Borrowed and Blue – 1974
- Slade Talk to ‘Melanie’ Readers – Slayed? – 1972
- So Far So Good – Slade in Flame – 1974
- Standin’ On the Corner – Slade in Flame – 1974
- Still the Same – You Boyz Make Big Noize – 1987
- Still the Same (12″ version) – You Boyz Make Big Noize – 1987
- Summer Song (Wishing You Were Here) – Slade in Flame – 1974
- Sweet Box – Play It Loud – 1970
- Take Me Bak ‘Ome – Slayed? – 1972
- Thanks for the Memory – Slade in Flame – 1974
- Thanks for the Memory – Nobody’s Fools – 1976
- That Was no Lady that Was My Wife – Till Deaf Do Us Part – 1981
- That’s What Friends Are For – You Boyz Make Big Noize – 1987
- The Bangin’ Man – Old New Borrowed and Blue – 1974
- The Bangin’ Man – Old New Borrowed and Blue – 1974
- The Roaring Silence – You Boyz Make Big Noize – 1987
- The Shape of Things to Come – Play It Loud – 1970
- The Soul, the Roll and the Motion – Whatever Happened to Slade – 1977
- The Whole World’s Goin’ Crazee – Slayed? – 1972
- Them Kinda Monkeys Can’t Swing – Slade in Flame – 1974
- This Girl – Slade in Flame – 1974
- Till Deaf Do Us Part – Till Deaf Do Us Part – 1981
- Till Deaf Resurrected – Till Deaf Do Us Part – 1981
- Time to Rock – Rogues Gallery – 1985
- Two Track Stereo, One Track Mind – The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome – 1983
- Walking on Water, Running on Alcohol – Rogues Gallery – 1985
- We Won’t Give In – You Boyz Make Big Noize – 1987
- We’ll Bring the House Down – We’ll Bring the House Down – 1981
- We’ll Bring the House Down – Crackers – The Christmas Party Album – 1985
- We’re Really Gonna Raise the Roof – Old New Borrowed and Blue – 1974
- Wheels Ain’t Coming Down – Return to Base – 1979
- Wheels Ain’t Coming Down – We’ll Bring the House Down – 1981
- When Fantasy Calls – Whatever Happened to Slade – 1977
- When I’m Dancin’ I Ain’t Fightin’ – We’ll Bring the House Down – 1981
- When the Chips are Down – Nobody’s Fools – 1976
- When the Lights Are Out – Old New Borrowed and Blue – 1974
- Wild Nites – Keep on Rockin’ – 1994
- Wild Wild Party – You Boyz Make Big Noize – 1987
- Wild Winds Are Blowing – Beginnings – 1969
- Won’t You Rock with Me – You Boyz Make Big Noize – 1987
- Wonderin’ Y – Slayed? – 1972
- You Boyz Make Big Noize – You Boyz Make Big Noize – 1987
- You Boyz Make Big Noize (instrumental version) – You Boyz Make Big Noize – 1987
- You Boyz Make Big Noize (Noize remix) – You Boyz Make Big Noize – 1987
- You Boyz Make Big Noize (USA mix) – You Boyz Make Big Noize – 1987
Albums
Beginnings (as Ambrose Slade, 1969): 14 songs
Beginnings of Slade (1969): 12 songs
Play It Loud (1970): 15 songs
Slayed? (1972): 19 songs
Old New Borrowed and Blue (1974): 17 songs
Slade in Flame (1974): 12 songs
Nobody’s Fools (1976): 15 songs
Whatever Happened to Slade (1977): 20 songs
Return to Base (1979): 11 songs
We’ll Bring the House Down (1981): 18 songs
Till Deaf Do Us Part (1981): 13 songs
The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome (1983): 18 songs
Rogues Gallery (1985): 19 songs
Crackers – The Christmas Party Album (1985): 16 songs
You Boyz Make Big Noize (1987): 21 songs
Keep on Rockin’ (1994): 12 songs
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