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.
You'll be mine
Sweet Lyrics
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You I'd found
Among the cherubs and the clowns
By the golden gate
There you'd wait for the great escape
A scaly scrape through the dell
Oh well
Chicks run afoul of paltry prongs
When I heard the sultry song
Of the sweetest bird
Oh my word
How we laughed and played
The daisy days that we made won't fade
Say you'll be mine oh yeah
I swear I'll care for you
Always be there for you
Rain or shine
Say you'll be mine haw yeah
I swear I'll care for you
Always be there for you
Rain or shine
Rain or shine
Say you'll be mine oh yeah
I swear I'll care for you
Always be there for you
Rain or shine
Say you'll be mine haw yeah
I swear I'll care for you
Always be there for you
Rain or shine
Rain or shine
And with my candles set to blow
I watched you go
Like you didn't want to know
Where the rainbow'd end
A furtive friend under lock and key
A tale that we'll never tell
Oh well
The opening lines of Sweet's song You'll Be Mine depict a love story built around a carnival, where the lead singer found his love interest among the cherubs and the clowns. When the "circus came to town," he found her by the golden gate, waiting for the "great escape." The reference to "scaly scrape through the dell" suggests that the escape was not without difficulty, but even so, it was magical because of the sultry song of the sweetest bird. The singer reminisces about the "daisy days" they spent together and how they laughed and played, describing them as moments that will never fade away in his memory.
The second verse of the song tells a different story, one tinged with sadness and the inevitability of separation. The lead singer describes watching his love interest leave, blowing out the candles and not wanting to know where the rainbow ends. The reference to a "furtive friend under lock and key" suggests that they had to keep their relationship secret, perhaps indicating that their love was a forbidden one.
In summary, the lyrics to Sweet's You'll Be Mine are about a love story that begins at a carnival and ends in separation, leaving behind memories and an unfulfilled promise of care and companionship. The song is a powerful portrayal of the highs and lows of love, and how even the most magical moments can be overshadowed by the sadness of separation and the pain of unfulfilled promises.
Line by Line Meaning
Then, when the circus came to town
At the time the circus arrived in town
You I'd found
I found you among the people
Among the cherubs and the clowns
In the midst of the angels and the entertainers
By the golden gate
Close to the entrance decorated in gold
There you'd wait for the great escape
You were waiting for the thrilling stunt
A scaly scrape through the dell
A rough and tough journey down the valley
Oh well
Too bad, unfortunately
Chicks run afoul of paltry prongs
Young women sometimes get caught up in trivial things
But magic stirred
However, something magical happened
When I heard the sultry song
When I listened to the sexy tune
Of the sweetest bird
Sang by the loveliest bird
Oh my word
Wow, that's amazing
How we laughed and played
We enjoyed our time together with happiness and fun
The daisy days that we made won't fade
The fun and laughter we had together won't be forgotten
Say you'll be mine oh yeah
Please tell me you'll be my partner
I swear I'll care for you
I promise to take care of you
Always be there for you
I will always be by your side
Rain or shine
No matter what the weather
Say you'll be mine haw yeah
Please say you'll be my companion
And with my candles set to blow
As I prepared to light my candles
I watched you go
I saw you leave
Like you didn't want to know
It seemed like you didn't care
Where the rainbow'd end
Where the colors of the rainbow disappear
A furtive friend under lock and key
A secret friend kept hidden and safe
A tale that we'll never tell
A story that we'll always keep to ourselves
Oh well
Too bad, unfortunately
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Dermot Maher
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@CCCPx23
As the opening chords of Guns n' Roses' "You Could Be Mine" blared through the speakers, memories of that unforgettable first kiss came flooding back. It was a warm summer evening, and we found ourselves alone at a secluded spot overlooking a breathtaking view.
The atmosphere was charged with anticipation, and I could feel my heart racing as our eyes met. The song's energetic rhythm perfectly matched the adrenaline coursing through my veins. The lyrics seemed to echo the unspoken feelings between us, heightening the intensity of the moment.
As the chorus kicked in, we leaned in closer, our bodies drawn together by an invisible force. The world around us faded into the background, and all that mattered was the connection we shared. Time seemed to stand still as our lips finally met, the world erupting into a kaleidoscope of emotions.
The music continued to play, filling the air with its electrifying energy, amplifying the passion that enveloped us. Each note seemed to underscore the significance of that singular moment, marking the beginning of a new chapter in our lives.
The memory of that first kiss lingers vividly in my mind, forever tied to the raw emotions stirred by Guns n' Roses' iconic song. It was a moment of vulnerability, exhilaration, and the profound realization that we had discovered something truly special.
Even now, whenever I hear "You Could Be Mine," I am transported back to that breathtaking view, the warmth of the summer night, and the magic of that first kiss. It serves as a reminder of the power of music to encapsulate and enhance the most poignant moments of our lives.
@bernardomoreira7823
I'm a cold heartbreaker
Fit to burn and I'll rip your heart in two
And I'll leave you lyin' on the bed
I'll be out the door before you wake
It's nothin' new to you
'Cause I think we've seen that movie too, oh
'Cause you could be mine
But you're way out of line
With your bitch slap rappin'
And your cocaine tongue
You get nothin' done
I said you could be mine, oh
Now holidays come and then they go
It's nothin' new today
Collect another memory
When I come home late at night
Don't ask me where I've been
Just count your stars I'm home again, oh
'Cause you could be mine
But you're way out of line, ow
With your bitch slap rappin'
And your cocaine tongue
You get nothin' done
I said you could be mine
You could be mine
You could be mine
You could be mine
You could be mine
You could be mine, mine, mine, mine
Ooh, you've gone sketchin' too many times
Ooh, why don't you give it a rest
Why must you find
Another reason to cry?
While you're breakin' down my back and
I been rackin' out my brain
It don't matter how we make it
'Cause it always ends the same
You can push it for more mileage
But your flaps are wearin' thin
And I could sleep on it 'til mornin'
But this nightmare never ends
Don't forget to call my lawyers
With ridiculous demands
And you can take the pity so far
But it's more than I can stand
'Cause this couch-trip's gettin' older
Tell me, how long has it been?
'Cause five years is forever
And you haven't grown up yet
Oh, you could be mine
But you're way out of line
With your bitch slap rappin'
And your cocaine tongue
You get nothin' done
I said you could be
You should be
You could be mine
Oh, you could be mine (you could be mine)
You could be mine (you could be mine)
Oh, you could be mine (you could be mine)
You could be mine (you could be mine)
Oh, you could be mine (you could be mine)
Come on, you could be mine (you could be mine)
Oh, you could be mine (you could be mine)
You could be mine, yeah
@abelha___________
I'm a cold heartbreaker, fit to burn
And I'll rip your heart in two
And I'll leave you lying on the bed
I'll be out the door before you wake
It's nothing new to you
'Cause I think we've seen that movie too
'Cause you could be mine
But you're way out of line
With your bitch-slap rapping
And your cocaine tongue
You get nothing done
I bet you could be mine
Now holidays come and then they go
It's nothing new today
Collect another memory
When I come home late at night
Don't ask me where I've been
Just count your stars, I'm home again
'Cause you could be mine
But you're way out of line
With your bitch slap rapping
And your cocaine tongue
You get nothing done
I said you could be mine
You could be mine, you could be mine
You could be mine, you could be mine
You could be mine, mine, mine, mine
You've gone sketching too many times
Why don't you give it a rest?
Why must you find
Another reason to cry?
While you're breaking down my back
I been rackin' out my brain
It don't matter how we make it
'Cause it always ends the same
You can push it for more mileage
But your flaps are wearing thin
And I could sleep on it 'till morning
But this nightmare never ends
Don't forget to call my lawyers
With ridiculous demands
And you can take the pity so far
But it's more than I can stand
'Cause this couchtrip's getting older
Tell me how long has it been
'Cause five years is forever
And you haven't grown up yet
You could be mine
But you're way out of line
With your bitch slap rapping
And your cocaine tongue
You get nothing done
I bet you could be
You should be
You could be mine
You could be mine (you could be mine)
You could be mine (you could be mine)
You could be mine (you could be mine)
You could be mine (you could be mine)
You could be mine (you could be mine)
You could be mine (you could be mine)
You could be mine (you could be mine)
You could be mine
@JohnnyCage333
What a great song whether you're driving on the highway working out at the gym or just casually listening it really pumps you up
@noisepollution6761
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@warrtiger9780
i feel sorry for anyone that didn't live this era
@siddwhiz
They r way out of lineeeeeeeeeeee
@TheBoss0873
That would be me
@christopherdouglas512
Don’t feel sorry for anyone in this country.
@christopherdouglas512
Except the Poor.
@warrtiger9780
@@christopherdouglas512 ummm... ok.
@chrisexperience7
This song is the closest thing to perfection.
The drums on this are out of this world.
@Kim-pq9sm
Yeah