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The Lies In Your Eyes Single: 1976
A Sweet Glam-Pop Sweet Sting Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 9, 1976, on RCA Victor (catalogue: RCA 2641), The Sweet’s “The Lies In Your Eyes” — backed with “Cockroach” — was a glam-pop gem written by Scott, Connolly, Tucker, and Priest. Produced by Sweet for Chinebridge Ltd., this track entered the Official Singles Chart on January 24, 1976, peaking at No. 35 for 4 weeks. Issued in RCA company sleeve with solid centre pressing. Single Overview Release

Sweet
Jan 9, 1976


Teenage Rampage Single: 1974
A Sweet Glam-Rock Riot Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 11, 1974, on RCA Records (catalog number RCA 2394), The Sweet’s “Teenage Rampage” — backed with “Own Up, Take a Look at Yourself” — was a high-energy glam-rock stomper. Written by Nicky Chinn & Mike Chapman, produced by Phil Wainman, this teen rebellion anthem entered the Official Singles Chart on January 16, 1974, peaked at No. 2 for 3 weeks, and charted for 8 weeks. A defining Sweet hit. Single Ov

Sweet
Jan 11, 1974


Blockbuster Single Advert: 1973
A Melody Maker Sweet Siren Blast Published in the UK on January 13, 1973, Melody Maker’s one-page advert promoted The Sweet’s “Block Buster!” single (RCA). The bold ad highlighted the track’s theatricality — sirens wailing, hidden menace in chants and yodels — as the band’s new tilt at the top. A classic early 1973 glam-pop campaign. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine: Melody Maker (UK). Date: January 13, 1973. Format: One-page single advert. Do you have this Me

Slade
Jan 13, 1973


Lot's of Gimmicks Review: 1973
A Melody Maker Sweet Blockbuster Spotlight Published in the UK on January 13, 1973, Melody Maker’s one-page review “Lot's of Gimmicks” covered The Sweet’s “Block Buster!” single (RCA). The enthusiastic review praised the track’s theatricality: sirens wailing, hidden menace in chants and yodels, a convincing version with a “boring riff in the final bars that shows the band ran out of ideas.” A classic early 1973 glam-pop critique. Review Overview Publication Details Magazine:

Sweet
Jan 13, 1973
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