Slade. Sunderland has seen many famous rock bands play Slade formally "Ambrose Slade" was another big name from the 70's to apear at Annabel's night club in October 1969. Unlike many new groups who found themselves with a hit single, Slade were well prepared for the success that awaited them and I Luv You got to No.1 in the charts by November of 1971. The song was written by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea and established a successful writing team which began a run of hit singles for Slade including six number ones by the end of 1973.
Slade would not enjoy international success until the late 1970's. Even today, well known artists continue to record versions of their songs and the Slade hit Merry XMas Everybody still remains a seasonal favourite. Noddy Holder left Slade at the end of the 1980's but remains a well known personality on both radio and TV. Noddy Holder lead vocals and guitar, Dave Hill lead guitar, Jim Lea bass guitar and Don Powell drums.
Below is the Sunderland top ten for the 11th of December 1968
The Good The Bad And The Ugly - Hugo Montenegro
Lily The Pink - The Scaffold
Ain't Got No I Got LIfe - Nina Simone
Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations
Eloies - Barry Ryan
I'm The Urban Spaceman - The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band
This Old Heart Of Mine - The Isley Brothers
Breaking Down The Walls Of Heartache - Johnny Johnson
May I Have The Next Dream With You - Malcolm Roberts
