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.
Peppermint Twist
Sweet Lyrics
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The name of the dance is the peppermint twist
In a night like this - a peppermint twist
Round and round, up and down
Round and round, up and down
Around and around, and a up and down and a
One, two, three kick, one, two, three go
Well, meet me baby on a Boni'bay Street
The dance where the peppermint twist is me
We want to learn to do this - the peppermint twist
It's allright, all night
It's allright (allright, allright, allright)
It's okay all day
It's okay (okay, okay, okay)
You want to learn to do this - the peppermint twist
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah, (yeah, yeah, yeah)
You want to learn to do this - the peppermint twist
Come on everybody, lay your hands
Ah, you looking good
I'm gonna sing my song and it won't take long
I'm gonna do the twist and it goes like this
Round and round, up and down
Round and round, up and down
Around and around, and a up and down and a
One, two, three kick, one, two, three go
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah, (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I want to learn to do this - the peppermint twist
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah, (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I want to learn to do this - the peppermint twist...
The song "Peppermint Twist" by Sweet is an energetic track that celebrates a dance craze. The lyrics describe a dance called the Peppermint Twist that involves moving "round and round, up and down." The singer invites listeners to "meet me baby on a Boni'bay Street" to learn the dance. The song is filled with calls to action, urging everyone to "come on everybody, lay your hands," and join in on the fun.
The chorus repeats the phrase "yeah, yeah, yeah," which becomes a kind of rallying cry, with everyone joining in. The lyrics are simple and repetitive, in the tradition of so many classic dance songs, but they are also timeless, evoking a feeling of pure joy and abandon. The Peppermint Twist is not just a dance, but a symbol of a carefree, uninhibited way of life.
Overall, the song is a celebration of music, dance, and youthful exuberance. It reminds us of the power of music to bring people together and create a sense of community. The Peppermint Twist is not just a fad or a passing trend, but a timeless dance that will always be a part of our cultural heritage.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, gonna do a dance and it goes like this
I'm excited to dance and I want to show you how it's done
The name of the dance is the peppermint twist
This particular dance is called the peppermint twist
In a night like this - a peppermint twist
This is the perfect night for the peppermint twist
Round and round, up and down
The dance moves involve circular and up-and-down motions
One, two, three kick, one, two, three go
The dance follows a specific rhythm and pattern
Well, meet me baby on a Boni'bay Street
Let's meet up on Boni'bay Street to dance together
The dance where the peppermint twist is me
I am the one that knows how to do the peppermint twist
We want to learn to do this - the peppermint twist
Let's all learn how to do the peppermint twist
It's allright, all night
The peppermint twist is okay to do all night long
It's okay all day
You can do the peppermint twist all day and it's okay
You want to learn to do this - the peppermint twist
I think everyone should learn how to do the peppermint twist
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, (yeah, yeah, yeah)
An excited affirmation and encouragement to keep dancing
Come on everybody, lay your hands
Let's all dance together and have fun
Ah, you looking good
You all look great dancing the peppermint twist
I'm gonna sing my song and it won't take long
I'm going to keep singing while we keep dancing
I want to learn to do this - the peppermint twist
I'm still enthusiastic about everyone learning the peppermint twist
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HENRY GLOVER, JOSEPH DI NICOLA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LucioRozendo
Torção de Hortelã-pimenta
Doce
Bem, vou fazer uma dança e vai assim
O nome da dança é o toque de menta
Em uma noite como esta - um toque de menta
Voltas e voltas, para cima e para baixo
Voltas e voltas, para cima e para baixo
Ao redor e ao redor, e um para cima e para baixo e um
Um, dois, três chutes, um, dois, três vão
Bem, encontre-me baby em uma Boni'bay Street
A dança onde o toque de menta sou eu
Queremos aprender a fazer isso - o toque de menta
Está tudo bem, a noite toda
Está tudo bem (tudo bem, tudo bem, tudo bem)
está tudo bem o dia todo
Está tudo bem (ok, ok, ok)
Você quer aprender a fazer isso - o toque de menta
Sim, sim, sim, sim, (sim, sim, sim)
Sim, sim, sim, sim, (sim, sim, sim)
Sim, sim, sim-sim, (sim, sim, sim)
Você quer aprender a fazer isso - o toque de menta
Vamos todos, coloquem suas mãos
Ah, você parece bem
Eu vou cantar minha música e não vai demorar muito
Eu vou fazer o twist e vai assim
Voltas e voltas, para cima e para baixo
Voltas e voltas, para cima e para baixo
Ao redor e ao redor, e um para cima e para baixo e um
Um, dois, três chutes, um, dois, três vão
Sim, sim, sim, sim, (sim, sim, sim)
Sim, sim, sim, sim, (sim, sim, sim)
Sim, sim, sim-sim, (sim, sim, sim)
Eu quero aprender a fazer isso - o toque de menta
Sim, sim, sim, sim, (sim, sim, sim)
Sim, sim, sim, sim, (sim, sim, sim)
Sim, sim, sim-sim, (sim, sim, sim)
Eu quero aprender a fazer isso - o twist de hortelã-pimenta...
Peppermint Twist
Sweet
Well, gonna do a dance and it goes like this
The name of the dance is the peppermint twist
In a night like this - a peppermint twist
Round and round, up and down
Round and round, up and down
Around and around, and a up and down and a
One, two, three kick, one, two, three go
Well, meet me baby on a Boni'bay Street
The dance where the peppermint twist is me
We wanna learn to do this - the peppermint twist
It's allright, all night
It's allright (allright, allright, allright)
It's okay all day
It's okay (okay, okay, okay)
You wanna learn to do this - the peppermint twist
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah, (yeah, yeah, yeah)
You wanna learn to do this - the peppermint twist
Come on everybody, lay your hands
Ah, you looking good
I'm gonna sing my song and it won't take long
I'm gonna do the twist and it goes like this
Round and round, up and down
Round and round, up and down
Around and around, and a up and down and a
One, two, three kick, one, two, three go
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah, (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I wanna learn to do this - the peppermint twist
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah, (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I wanna learn to do this - the peppermint twist...
@jerrymarlow5453
How can you not love Sweet? They were the best.
@utagoldmann7707
Yes 👍
@diannecarpenter7718
Sweet should be in the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame! They inspired alot of rock musicians! They deserve to be in the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame!!!! Long live the Sweet forever!🎤🎶🎸🎵
@kimmiwertz6744
That's for sure.
@gabriellefagan1014
Totally agree!!!
@BillVol
Who did they inspire?
@user-me9jk3om5y
Альбом Fanny Adams группы Sweet реально опередил своё время. В 1974 году Sweet превзошли даже самих себя. F. A. Слушается на одном дыхании, по сути сборник хитов...
@dionst.michael5818
Man could these guys play and sing. They were so frikkin talented technically speaking. I think that’s why a lot of us believe they were and ALWAYS have been so incredibly underrated. The fact that they could sound wildly different from one song and/or LP to the next is a blatant reflection of just how gifted they really were. I think most people agree that these guys were ultimate pro’s at what they did and their swagger was in all likelihood a product of their capabilities as musicians and entertainers. If you know got it, you flaunt it. These guys set the bar high. Literally and figuratively. Lol
@diannecarpenter7718
That's rock and roll! Sweet deserves to be in the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame!!!!!🎤🎸🎵🥁
@rickbaysinger4045
DITTO!!!!!