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 otherās ridiculousness on Top Of The Pops. Sweetās 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 songās 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 āGive Us A Winkā 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 āOff The Recordā, 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.
Sweetās 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 āCut Above The Restā, āWaters Edgeā, and āIdentity Crisisā. Priest took over most of the lead vocals until Sweetās 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 (ā 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 āAre You Ready Steve?ā, 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.
Getting in the Mood for Love
Sweet Lyrics
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Just one look and that's all it took like I've been talk to her
I want her to love me I want her to need me
'Coes the feelings right and the night is the night
I'm gonna see how must she really care
'Coes I'm
Getting in the mood for love
Getting in the mood for love
Getting in the mood for love
Getting in the mood for love
Getting in the mood for love
Getting in the mood for love
Getting in the mood for love
For love
We together walking down the streets she's looking so complete
Painted lips and her fingertips you know she can't be beat
I know that's she love me yeah I know that's she need me
'Coes she's allright when I hold her tight
And I know how much she really care
'Coes I'm
Getting in the mood for love
Getting in the mood for love
Getting in the mood for love
Getting in the mood for love
Getting in the mood for love
Getting in the mood for love
Getting in the mood for love
Getting in the mood for love
For love
For love
Getting in the mood for love
Getting in the mood for love
Getting in the mood for love
Getting in the mood for love
Getting in the mood for love
Getting in the mood for love
For love
Getting in the mood for love
Getting in the mood for love
Getting in the mood for love
Getting in the mood for love
Getting in the mood for love
Getting in the mood for love
For love
The lyrics to Sweet's song "Getting in the Mood for Love" speak of a man's desire to connect with a woman he is attracted to. He sees her across the room and is instantly drawn to her - he wants her to love him and to need him. He feels that the time is right and musters up the courage to see if she really cares for him. As they walk down the street together, he admires her appearance, including her painted lips and fingertips, and feels confident that she loves and needs him. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Getting in the mood for love" several times, emphasizing the man's desire to connect with this woman on a deep, romantic level.
The song's lyrics convey a sense of urgency and a desire for human connection. The man in the song is driven by his desire for love and intimacy, and he is willing to take risks and put himself out there in order to achieve this goal. The repetitive nature of the chorus underscores the notion that the man is completely consumed by his desire to connect with this woman, and he is "getting in the mood for love" in order to make that connection happen.
Line by Line Meaning
See the girl sitting over there with the long brown hair
A girl caught my eye with her long brown hair.
Just one look and that's all it took like I've been talk to her
I was instantly drawn to her without needing to speak.
I want her to love me I want her to need me
I desire her love and affection.
'Coes the feelings right and the night is the night
Because the atmosphere is perfect.
I'm gonna see how must she really care
I'll test to see how much she truly cares.
'Coes I'm
Because I'm
Getting in the mood for love
I'm feeling romantic and affectionate.
We together walking down the streets she's looking so complete
Walking with her makes me feel whole.
Painted lips and her fingertips you know she can't be beat
Her appearance is flawless and alluring.
I know that's she love me yeah I know that's she need me
I am confident in her love and dependence on me.
'Coes she's allright when I hold her tight
Because she is content when I embrace her.
And I know how much she really care
I am aware of the depth of her affection for me.
'Coes I'm
Because I'm
Getting in the mood for love
I'm feeling romantic and affectionate.
Getting in the mood for love
I'm feeling romantic and affectionate.
Getting in the mood for love
I'm feeling romantic and affectionate.
For love
My romantic mood is for the sake of love and affection.
Getting in the mood for love
I'm feeling romantic and affectionate.
Getting in the mood for love
I'm feeling romantic and affectionate.
For love
My romantic mood is for the sake of love and affection.
Getting in the mood for love
I'm feeling romantic and affectionate.
Getting in the mood for love
I'm feeling romantic and affectionate.
Getting in the mood for love
I'm feeling romantic and affectionate.
For love
My romantic mood is for the sake of love and affection.
Lyrics Ā© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW SCOTT, MICHAEL TUCKER, STEPHEN PRIEST
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@antoniosanz3911
La gran voz d Steve, que grande Sweet.
@popeyenolive
I had this album and left it behind when I moved out of country. Damn great album.
@petebest22
Great song .. mick's drums stand out .. R.I.P
@martinpringle8695
Forgotten whata **** brilliant song this was
@ThatsClassicalMusic
good song!
@robertsen7268
Okay, now I got to listen to this great record again! The cover is different though, I've got the European one.
@Dyynamo
The album was called Waters Edge in the UK. This is a Canadian import where it was called Sweet VI
@robertsen7268
@@Dyynamo Aha, Canadian. I thought it was a US import, because the label is Capitol. I've got this version: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waters_Edge
@Dyynamo
Yeah, I think its USA and Canadian. I think the track sequence is different from Waters Edge, but the songs are the same.
@goldenboat9106
@@Dyynamo I'm fairly certain this one starts fading out earlier, as in on this version it starts fading after the second chorus, whereas on the UK/European version it starts fading after the third.