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.
Love Is Like Oxygene
Sweet Lyrics
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You get too much you get too high
Not enough and you're gonna die
Love gets you high
Love is like oxygen
(love is like oxygen)
You get too much you get too high
Not enough and you're gonna die (gonna die)
(love is like oxygen)
Love gets you high
Time on my side
I got it all
I've heard that pride
Always comes before a fall
There's a rumour goin' round the town
That you don't want me around
I can't shake off my city blues
Every way I turn I lose
Love is like oxygen
(love is like oxygen)
You get too much you get too high
(you get too much you get too high)
Not enough and you're gonna die (gonna die)
(love is like oxygen)
Love gets you high
Love is like oxygen
(love is like oxygen)
You get too much you get too high
(you get too much you get too high)
Not enough and you're gonna die (gonna die)
(love is like oxygen)
Love gets you high
Time is no healer
If you're not there
Lonely fever
Sad words in the air
Some things are better left unsaid
I'm gonna spend my days in bed
I'll walk the streets at night
To be hidden by the city lights, city lights
Love is like oxygen
(love is like oxygen)
You get too much you get too high
(you get too much you get too high)
Not enough and you're gonna die (gonna die)
(love is like oxygen)
Love gets you high
Love is like oxygen
(love is like oxygen)
You get too much you get too high
(you get too much you get too high)
Not enough and you're gonna die (gonna die)
(love is like oxygen)
Love gets you high
Love is like oxygen
Love is like oxygen
Love is like oxygen
The song "Love Is Like Oxygen" by Sweet is a psychedelic, hard rock composition that compares love to oxygen. It highlights how love can be addictive and overwhelming like an overdose of oxygen. The song underscores the fact that love can give us a high, but not receiving enough of it can be debilitating and lead to death.
The lead singer, Brian Connolly, opens the song with a statement that expresses the paradox of love. His voice is somber and reflective as he shares his observation that love is paramount, and we feel its impact at every side. The song launches into the chorus that emphasizes the cyclical nature of love like oxygen. Love is a necessity like oxygen, and when you have too much of it, you get too high, and when you don't have enough, you're going to die.
The verses of the song suggest that the singer is going through a difficult period in his life. The lyrics imply that he is alone and grappling with city blues. He is longing for love and companionship but can't shake off his sad mood. The final verse is melancholic, with the singer yearning for his lover. He acknowledges that time is no healer, but he would instead hide under the city lights. The song ends as it began, with Connolly repeating that "Love is like oxygen."
Line by Line Meaning
Love is like oxygen
Love is an essential element for survival and makes one feel alive.
You get too much you get too high
Excessive love can be overwhelming and make one feel euphoric.
Not enough and you're gonna die
The lack of love can have severe negative consequences on one's wellbeing, leading to emotional and physical death.
Love gets you high
Love creates a natural high of emotions and feelings.
Time on my side, I got it all
I have time and everything I could want, and life seems perfect.
I've heard that pride, always comes before a fall
I know that excessive pride can lead to one's downfall and failure.
There's a rumour goin' round the town, that you don't want me around
There are rumors that you do not want me near you anymore.
I can't shake off my city blues, every way I turn I lose
I am feeling depressed and lost in the city, and everything I do seems to fail.
Time is no healer, if you're not there
Time cannot heal my wounds if you are not by my side.
Lonely fever, sad words in the air
I feel isolated and sad, and the atmosphere around me seems sad.
Some things are better left unsaid, I'm gonna spend my days in bed
There are some things best left unspoken, and I am going to stay in bed to avoid them.
I'll walk the streets at night, to be hidden by the city lights, city lights
I will wander the city streets at night to hide from my feelings and emotions.
Love is like oxygen
Love is an essential element for survival and makes one feel alive.
You get too much you get too high
Excessive love can be overwhelming and make one feel euphoric.
Not enough and you're gonna die
The lack of love can have severe negative consequences on one's wellbeing, leading to emotional and physical death.
Love gets you high
Love creates a natural high of emotions and feelings.
Love is like oxygen
Love is an essential element for survival and makes one feel alive.
Love is like oxygen
Love is an essential element for survival and makes one feel alive.
Love is like oxygen
Love is an essential element for survival and makes one feel alive.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW SCOTT, TREVOR GRIFFIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@franciscofranco731
in 2024, who is still listening to this gem of classic rock? ✌😎
@giocondavalle7084
Yo los escucho, Hoy 8 de febrero 2024. Excelente canción.
@olegbugrov261
Попалось в рекомендациях. Впервые слышу. Зачет.
@johnross8614
Right now Super Bowl Sunday 2/11/2024
@user-mw7cv3um5u
@@giocondavalle7084я тоже слушаю 2024 год
@JohnSpeed-mi7hx
Me 😊
@yblee8492
I'm 62 years old, but this song still reminds me of my young days. Still love this.
@marthaluciasoto1115
Igual q UD, yo a mis 61 y desde niña adoro esta cancion❤
@elainecritchlow9312
Me to was 17 when this was out can't beat these tunes 😊
@edwinbabajanians4328
57 and still listening