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 the Cure
Sweet Lyrics
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I'm a up all nighter
And i'm gonna get to you
I'm a mooler
I'm a backstreet crawler
And i'm gonna get to you any way that i can
Ooh
Love is the cure for a broken heart
Love is the cure
Love is the cure
Love oh love is the cure for a broken heart
Your a lover don't keep it undercover
Our life will pass you by
Your a shy one your not a coming by one
And life won't pass you by forever againe
Ooh
Love is the cure for a broken heart
Love is the cure for a broken heart
Love is the cure
Love is the cure
Love oh love is the cure for a broken heart
Baby i'm so hot for you
So please don't be cool
I don't care what people say
I'm nobodys fool
I'm a fighter
I'm a up all nighter
And i'm gonna get to you
I'm a mooler
I'm a backstreet crawler
And i'm gonna get to you any way that i can
Ooh
Love is the cure for a broken heart
Love is the cure for a broken heart
Love is the cure
Love is the cure
Love oh love is the cure for a broken heart
Love is the cure, Love is the cure
Love is the cure, Love is the cure
The lyrics to Sweet's song Love Is the Cure seem to be about a person willing to do anything to get to the one they love. They describe themselves as a rider, an up all nighter, a mooler, and a backstreet crawler, indicating their determination to reach the one they desire. They also encourage the person they are trying to win over to be honest about their feelings and not keep them hidden away.
However, the chorus of the song suggests that the ultimate solution to any broken heart is love. The song emphasizes the power of love to heal even the toughest emotional wounds. The repeated lyrics "Love is the cure for a broken heart" drive home the point that love can help overcome any heartbreak.
The song can be seen as a call to action for anyone who has suffered a broken heart. It's a reminder that love can be the cure for even the most painful experiences and a message of hope for those who are struggling.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a rider
I'm determined to reach you
I'm a up all nighter
I'm willing to stay up all night to get to you
And i'm gonna get to you
I will do whatever it takes to be with you
I'm a mooler
I'm resourceful
I'm a backstreet crawler
I'm willing to overcome any obstacles to get to you
And i'm gonna get to you any way that i can
I'm determined to find a way to be with you, no matter how difficult it may be
Love is the cure for a broken heart
Love has the power to heal the pain of a broken heart
Your a lover don't keep it undercover
Don't hide your love away from the world
Our life will pass you by
You'll miss out on life if you don't embrace love
Your a shy one your not a coming by one
You're shy and not the kind of person who takes initiative
And life won't pass you by forever againe
But don't let life pass you by forever
Baby i'm so hot for you
I have strong feelings for you
So please don't be cool
Please reciprocate my feelings
I don't care what people say
I won't let other people's opinions affect my feelings for you
I'm nobodys fool
I'm not easily tricked or manipulated
I'm a fighter
I'm determined to fight for what I want
Love is the cure, Love is the cure
Love is the solution to heartbreak
Love is the cure, Love is the cure
Love is the answer when all else fails
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW SCOTT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ricardo Gomes Fernandes
Sweet foi uma banda simplesmente fantástica músicas maravilhosamente arranjadas, harmonias espetaculares, para mim banda única não comparada a nenhuma outra Sweet was a simple fantastic band! fantastic songs, wonderful arrangement, spetacular harmonies! For me, a single band, no compares to any other band! Hugs from Brasil
Antonio Sanz
Siempre serán los mejores, Sweet siempre Sweet
Gordomusic1
Wonderful melody. Wonderful guitars. Wonderful harmonies. Supercatchy song.
Javier rata
Identity crisis gran albúm!!!!!!!!
Anja Schmied
I think like you !!
Gerardo Islas Montes de Oca
Todo el album está de lujo!!!
jcBurton2094
"...life will pass you by" ...oohhh those lovely high pitched harmonies...
Colemann76
This is so good
K Lee
SO good, indeed! 🤘 Those drum fills and Steve's voice, dayum.
Dee Sambrowski
Steve had a great Falsetto Voice.... Nice Song from 83'.....