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.
Funny Funny
Sweet Lyrics
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This feelin' that I feel for you
Your own kind of lovin' that makes me think
Nothing could ever take the place of you
And it's so funny funny
What you do, honey, honey
What you do, what you mean to me
Though it's so funny funny
That you mean all the world to me
Ever since you came my way
I knew it was my lucky day
The sun started shinin' when you started smiling
And I know it's gonna stay that way
And it's so funny funny
What you do, honey, honey
What you do, what you mean to me
And you know, honey, honey
Though it's so funny funny
That you mean all the world to me
Can't imagine lovin' anyone but you
(Honey honey, so funny funny)
Every minute lovin' everything you do
(Honey honey, so funny funny)
Couldn't see my way without you
Now I gotta tell the world about you
Tell me is it really true
This feelin' that I feel for you
Your own kind of lovin' that makes me think
Nothing could ever take the place of you
And it's so funny funny
What you do, honey, honey
What you do, what you mean to me
And you know, honey, honey
Though it's so funny funny
That you mean all the world to me
And it's so funny funny
What you do, honey, honey
What you do, what you mean to me
And you know, honey, honey
Though it's so funny funny
That you mean all the world to me
And it's so funny funny
What you do, honey, honey
What you do, what you mean to me
The lyrics to Sweet's "Funny Funny" express a deep and genuine love for someone special. The singer marvels at the unique way in which this person's love has impacted their life, making them feel like nothing could ever compare. The playful repetition of "funny funny" creates a lighthearted and carefree mood, emphasizing the joy that this love brings.
The verses describe the singer's good fortune in meeting this person and the positive ways in which their love has impacted their life. The chorus reiterates how "funny" it is that this person means so much to them, but also acknowledges the power of their love. The bridge emphasizes the singer's reliance on and appreciation for this person, conveying a sense of gratitude and devotion.
Overall, "Funny Funny" is a warm and upbeat celebration of love's transformative power. By using playful language and a catchy melody, the song conveys a sense of joy and wonder that reflects the unbridled emotions of falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me is it really true
Asking if the love he feels is genuine
This feelin' that I feel for you
Describing his feelings for his lover
Your own kind of lovin' that makes me think
Acknowledging the special and unique love that his lover offers him
Nothing could ever take the place of you
Recognizing the irreplaceable role his lover plays in his life
And it's so funny funny
Finding humor in the quirks and idiosyncrasies of his lover
What you do, honey, honey
Admiring and praising the things his lover does
What you do, what you mean to me
Recognizing the importance of his lover in his life
And you know, honey, honey
Addressing his lover directly and affectionately
Though it's so funny funny
Acknowledging the amusement he finds in his lover's behavior
That you mean all the world to me
Expressing the depth and significance of his love for his partner
Ever since you came my way
Reflecting on the positive impact his lover has had on his life
I knew it was my lucky day
Grateful for the fortunate circumstances that brought his lover into his life
The sun started shinin' when you started smiling
Describing the happiness and joy his lover brings him
And I know it's gonna stay that way
Confident in the longevity of his relationship with his lover
Can't imagine lovin' anyone but you
Expressing his fidelity and devotion to his lover
(Honey honey, so funny funny)
Repeating the refrain that acknowledges his amusement and admiration for his lover
Every minute lovin' everything you do
Expressing his continuous affection and admiration for his lover
Couldn't see my way without you
Admitting his dependence on his lover
Now I gotta tell the world about you
Desiring to share his love and admiration for his partner with others
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Mike Chapman, Nicholas Chinn
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Luiz Kasazima
I'm 28 years old and I found this box of mini LP's on my father's closet. Saw the The Sweet LP and decided to look for this song on YouTube. This is rly good and I'm glad my father introduced me into good stuff. This is just awesome!
Hiroshi Nakamura
Gone but never forgotten Rest in peace Brian Connolly, Mick Tucker and Steve Priest
Thank you for all of your contributions to the Entertainment Industry. Your Music will live on forever
Wataboutya
The fact that The Sweet could totally rock the house and at the same time create bubblegum pop songs like this still amazes me!
Illusion (Classic Rock)
It shows the struggle they had finding an actual identity. While some of their bubble gum stuff were hits, I think ultimately it hurt them from being the band they could’ve been.
Tim Penfield
POP,ROCK,GLAM, METAL, BLUES ROCK HARDROCK, EXPERIMENTAL, SYNTH, COLIPSO , REGGAE =SWEET WERE WAAAAAAY AHAED OF THEIR TIME
Mercury Fox
Was it at the same time? I believe they started out with the bubblegum stuff, until they decided that’s not who they are and started producing their own music.
Stäni Steinbock
@Mercury Fox Correct.
Glen Gamble
Actually, the only Sweet member playing on this song is Brian C. It was cut by session musicians, as were other early singles.
Галина Угадайкто
Ура! Я нашла исполнителей!!!! Эта мелодия откуда-то засела в голове и вот наконец-то удалось найти !!!👍😎😊
Павел
Вы не одиноки:)