The group's initial years were characterized by bubblegum songs that they were only allowed to sing on, with heavier self-penned rock songs as the b-sides. They achieved their first hit in 1970 with the release of Funny Funny. In the following months, Sweet released "Co-Co" and Poppa Joe, both achieving huge success in the charts. In 1971 they released the album "Funny How Sweet Co-Co Can Be", which consisted mostly of songs written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman.
Sweet's success continued with more glam rock and power pop oriented tunes, such as "Little Willy", "Wig Wam Bam", Hellraiser and Ballroom Blitz. By this time Sweet had a world-wide following, clocking up no less than 18 top 20 hit singles, and the guys were most notably popular in Germany and the U.K.
The group's members are perhaps best remembered for their very 'glam' outfits, featuring a lot of glitter, platform boots, chain mail shirts, and plenty of makeup. The group practically defining the camp extreme of the glam rock look, Steve Priest would later say it was very short-lived and only happened by accident, as some sort of ongoing rivalry between them and artists such as David Bowie and T. Rex. Everyone tried to outdo each other’s ridiculousness on Top Of The Pops. Sweet’s glam rock era lasted from 1972 to 1973.
In 1974, Sweet released Teenage Rampage, The Six Teens and Turn It Down, showing their desire to take a more hard rock direction. By this time tensions between the band and the songwriters and producer started to grow. The guys also pushed for more songwriting control, which increased tensions between them, the songwriters and producer.
In 1975, Sweet wrote, recorded and produced the smash hit Fox on the Run on their own, essentially severing ties with Chinn and Chapman. Following the song’s success, they released the acclaimed track Action. Their momentum went on, the band embarking their first U.S. tour.
After their recent success, Sweet released the “Give Us A Wink” album in 1976, which was notably heavy. It contained the single The Lies In Your Eyes, which achieved moderate success. A year later, in 1977, they released the album “Off The Record”, but singles such as Fever Of Love and Lost Angels failed to gain traction, partly due to bad marketing from their label. Despite this, the band continued to distance themselves from their earlier commercial ventures.
Sweet’s career was revitalized with the release of Love Is Like Oxygen in 1978. By this time Connolly had developed a drinking problem and started to be increasingly unreliable during recording sessions. Following a disastrous U.S. tour, he left the band officially in early 1979. The band continued on as a three piece band for three more years, releasing “Cut Above The Rest”, “Waters Edge”, and “Identity Crisis”. Priest took over most of the lead vocals until Sweet’s disbandment in 1981.
In 1985, Andy Scott and Mick Tucker re-formed Sweet with various new vocalists and bass players, the most notable being a 1986 reunion featuring Paul Mario Day (the first singer of Iron Maiden), keyboardist Phil Lanzon, and bass player Malcolm McNulty (who is now lead singer for fellow glam rock band Slade). Steve Priest was asked to join Tucker and Scott for the 1985 Australian tour, but declined at the last moment. Vocalist and bass player Jeff Brown joined in 1988. In 1991, Mick Tucker departed due to ill health, leaving Andy Scott as the only original member. He was replaced by German Bodo Schopf, and subsequently, Bruce Bisland. After Tucker's departure, Andy Scott changed the band's name to 'Andy Scott's Sweet'.
During this time, Brian Connolly, now in bad health, also performed with his version of Sweet. In 1981, he suffered multiple cardiac arrests, which permanently affected his health. He died on 9 February 1997, aged 51. He was cremated after a ceremony at Most Holy Name Roman Catholic Church at Old Mill Lane, Denham, Buckinghamshire and his ashes were scattered over the water by his adult daughters Nicola and Michelle. He also left an ex-wife, Marilyn, and a two-year-old son called Brian Junior (BJ) by his girlfriend Jean.
Michael Thomas (Mick) Tucker died 14 February 2002 in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire from leukemia, aged 54; his funeral took place 25 February 2002. He is buried in an unnamed grave in Chorleywood House cemetery. It is marked by a sleeping angel. A wooden bench with a brass plaque funded by fans as a dedication to Mick is also positioned in the grave's vicinity.[2] He left behind a widow, Jan, and a daughter Ayston from his first marriage to Pauline (†1979). According to Steve Priest: "He was the most underrated drummer that ever came out of England. He was the powerhouse of the band. He was technically marvellous. His timing was impeccable, but he had a lot of soul as well and he really felt what he was playing."
In 1994, Steve Priest published his autobiography “Are You Ready Steve?”, which was a raw expose of his time with Sweet and pre-Sweet. In 2006 he released Priest's Precious Poems, a CD of tracks largely consisting of his more recent material. In 2008, he came out of retirement to form his own version of Sweet, based in the US. A year later this band released a live CD called Live In America. In March 2020, he was admitted to a hospital in L.A. After battling pneumonia for a few months, he died on June 4th 2020 at the age of 72.
Andy Scott currently continues to tour with Sweet. In 2002, Sweet released a new album called Sweetlife. February 2006 saw the release of a new Suzi Quatro album, Back To The Drive, which was produced by Scott. In March 2012, Scott released a covers album called New York Connection. Scott teamed up with Suzi Quatro and Don Powell to release a CD called Quatro, Scott and Powell in 2017. Scott has continued to produce for bands throughout the years, currently being the producer for Novatines.
In recent years, Sweet's popularity has surged again. The song Ballroom Blitz was featured in 2016's Suicide Squad, while Fox on the Run was featured in the trailer for 2017's Guardians of the Galaxy 2.
Do It All Over Again
Sweet Lyrics
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Who do you think you are
Sharp words from soft red lips
Scratch me with your fingertips
I've learned my lesson and I learned it will
To get to heaven got to go through hell
Here I stand with my soul to sell
To you, yeah
You think by now I should have learned
I said if you wanna someone else
Then you can go yourself
I tried so hard but I can't say no
I can't hold back I can't let go
A self destructive one man show
Oh
You know I want you, you know I need you
I'd getdown on my knees and pray
You know I want to do what you do
I hang on every word you say
Just give me one chance to do a new dance
I swear I'll try and change my ways
And then I do it all over again
Do it all over again
Been down this road before
Shouldn't do this any more
A voice inside my head says STOP
I search for pleasure but I just found pain
I can't get off this runaway train
So laugh at me while I cry in vain
Oh
You know I love you, you know I want you
Can you give me one more try
I didn't want to, I didn't mean to
I didn't need to make you cry
And I had to, you what I'd do
I'd take a trip right back in time and then
I'd do it all over again
I'd do it all over again
The song "Do It All Over Again" by Sweet portrays the inner turmoil of a person caught in a destructive relationship. The lyrics describe the singer's conflicting emotions - on one hand, they acknowledge the pain and suffering caused by their partner's actions, yet at the same time, they are unable to resist the temptation to go back to them. The line "Sharp words from soft red lips, scratch me with your fingertips" illustrates the complexity of the relationship, where even hurtful actions from the partner are irresistible to the singer. The singer also acknowledges that their partner is toxic, but they can't help but feel drawn to them.
The lyrics suggest that the singer has been through this situation before and knows that they should stop, but they still can't resist the temptation. The line "Been down this road before, shouldn't do this any more, a voice inside my head says STOP" highlights this struggle. Despite knowing that their relationship is problematic, the singer cannot seem to break free from it. The chorus of "Do It All Over Again" is a plea for redemption, a desire to make things right, and the hope that things could be different if given another chance.
Overall, the lyrics of "Do It All Over Again" paint a picture of a person trapped in a toxic relationship, unable to break free from the cycle of pain and suffering. It's a familiar story that many can relate to, and the power of the music and lyrics can be a helpful tool in processing difficult emotions and feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
This time you've gone too far
Your behavior has exceeded reasonable limits.
Who do you think you are
You are behaving in an unacceptable manner.
Sharp words from soft red lips
You speak harshly despite your soft appearance.
Scratch me with your fingertips
Your touch is rough and aggressive.
I've learned my lesson and I learned it will
I understand that in order to achieve a goal, one must endure unpleasant experiences.
To get to heaven got to go through hell
One must suffer to achieve greatness.
Here I stand with my soul to sell
I am willing to do anything for you.
To you, yeah
Specifically for you, no one else.
Play with fire you'll end up burned
There will be consequences for rash behavior.
You think by now I should have learned
I should have known better.
I said if you wanna someone else
If you prefer someone else.
Then you can go yourself
You should pursue that person on your own.
I tried so hard but I can't say no
I am unable to resist the temptation.
I can't hold back I can't let go
I am trapped in a cycle of self-destructive behavior.
A self destructive one man show
I am the only one responsible for my actions and the consequences that follow.
You know I want you, you know I need you
I desire your affection and attention.
I'd getdown on my knees and pray
I would do anything to have you in my life.
You know I want to do what you do
I am eager to follow your lead.
I hang on every word you say
I am captivated by your words.
Just give me one chance to do a new dance
Allow me the opportunity to change.
I swear I'll try and change my ways
I promise to make an effort to improve myself.
And then I do it all over again
But in reality, I will just repeat the same mistake.
Do it all over again
I am trapped in a cycle of destructive behavior.
Been down this road before
I have experienced the same situation in the past.
Shouldn't do this any more
I should not repeat the same mistake again.
A voice inside my head says STOP
I am aware that I need to change.
I search for pleasure but I just found pain
I seek temporary satisfaction, but it only brings me more misery.
I can't get off this runaway train
I am unable to break free from my harmful habits.
So laugh at me while I cry in vain
I am aware that my actions are foolish and self-destructive.
You know I love you, you know I want you
Despite everything, I still have strong feelings for you.
Can you give me one more try
Please let me try again.
I didn't want to, I didn't mean to
I did not intend to hurt you.
I didn't need to make you cry
I did not want to upset you.
And I had to, you what I'd do
If I could go back in time, I would make different choices.
I'd take a trip right back in time and then
I wish I had the chance to change the past.
I'd do it all over again
But in reality, I will just repeat the same mistake.
I'd do it all over again
I am trapped in a cycle of destructive behavior.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEF SCOTT, SIMON HUSSEY
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@mtmpromotion
If Brian ,Steve and Mick were alive today they would have wanted to record this song its got Sweet written all over it, brilliant song and thanks to Andy.s mates stepping in for them the world gets to hear another brilliant Sweet song.
@martinp220
Andy, Hol die Jungs zurück den das Album ist der absolute Hammer, das ist wieder Sweet Sound. Spring über dein Schatten Andy glaub mir doch mal das ist nach brian mick steve wieder der richtige Sweet Sound mach deine Sweet Fans glücklich. LG Martin P
@gothicglamandglitter6662
Love love love love this - ok - wee bit biased - lead singer is awesome ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
@virginmary58
Andy Scott is so underrated musician...one of the best in the history. SWEET forever and ever.
@hoopc1
Behind the classic line-up this was the BEST Sweet line-up ever! Jeff & Steve were just great!
@zatarra2766
One of the greatest bands ever. Love sweet
@richardtaylor8595
I have always loved this band. Great song. mite not junp around like the old days but none of us do anymore. Still great music.
@hannoveredamm432
I will always love the original line up. But this line up was also okay and great. Sweet forever. 😊❤️
@sonjakenzler3905
3:-) I'am well in my 60ties.... and I can jump and dance like back than when Brian calls me ;-)