All Join Hands (Slade song)
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"All Join Hands" is rock band Slade's third hit single
in 1984 from the album Rogues Gallery. It was written by lead singer Noddy Holder
and bassist Jim Lea
. The single was released in 1984 and peaked at #15 in the UK, spending 10 weeks on the chart. The single was aimed at the Christmas market and had a similar power ballad to Slade's previous 1983 hit My Oh My
. The single stayed in the top #30 for 7 weeks.
It became Slade's last top #20 hit although their 1991 single Radio Wall of Sound
would peak at #21. The photography of the cover was by Tony McConnell.
The b-side "Here's To..." was originally an exclusive b-side before appearing as an album track on the 1985 album "Crackers – The Christmas Party Album".
The single peaked at #760 for 1984 on rateyourmusic.
Some versions of the single featured an inside leaflet titled "Read The Wordz" which was a mail order form to get a copy of Slade's biography titled "Feel The Noize!", written by Chris Charlesworth. On the other side of the leaflet, another mail order was present, this time for a limited edition t-shirt with the "All Join Hands" single cover pictured on the front in colour. The main text stated "An exclusive offer for Christmas, the ideal Christmas present for those people who count. A limited edition of t-shirts with the "All Join Hands" single cover on the front in full colour and a Christmas message from the band on the back. Send today, don't delay."
This track was replaced on the American version of Rogues Gallery by Slade's 1982 hit Lock Up Your Daughters
.
. The video shows Otway playing the grand piano for an audience in a room. Noddy Holder walks through the entrance doors and begins singing with the piano. The audience give their attention to Holder but do not look amused at his presence. By the first chorus, Jim Lea pushes Otway off the piano and takes his place. The audience begin to sway to the song. Shortly after, guitarist Dave Hill and Drummer Don Powell appear and begin playing along. The audience continue to enjoy the song and finally rise from their seats to dance.
The track was mimed on UK TV including Razamatazz, Saturday Superstore and Top of The Pops. It was also mimed on German TV, on Thommy's Pop Show.
12" Single
The b-side Here's To... charted in Poland, peaking at #15 for 7 weeks.
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
in 1984 from the album Rogues Gallery. It was written by lead singer Noddy Holder
Noddy Holder
Neville John "Noddy" Holder MBE is an English musician and actor. He was the lead vocalist and guitarist with the rock band Slade....
and bassist Jim Lea
Jim Lea
Jim Lea , is an English musician, most notable for playing bass guitar, keyboards, violin, guitar, and singing backing vocals in Slade.-Career:...
. The single was released in 1984 and peaked at #15 in the UK, spending 10 weeks on the chart. The single was aimed at the Christmas market and had a similar power ballad to Slade's previous 1983 hit My Oh My
My Oh My (Slade song)
"My Oh My" is a power ballad originally sung by rock band Slade. The song appears on their album The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome and on the band's 1984 American counterpart release, Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply. The song reached number two in the UK chart by Christmas 1983 and soon after...
. The single stayed in the top #30 for 7 weeks.
It became Slade's last top #20 hit although their 1991 single Radio Wall of Sound
Radio Wall of Sound
"Radio Wall of Sound" is a song by the English rock band, Slade, issued as a single in 1991. It was included on their compilation album, Wall of Hits....
would peak at #21. The photography of the cover was by Tony McConnell.
The b-side "Here's To..." was originally an exclusive b-side before appearing as an album track on the 1985 album "Crackers – The Christmas Party Album".
The single peaked at #760 for 1984 on rateyourmusic.
Background
The track was recorded at Angel Studios and produced by John Punter. Another anthem with a nostalgic feel, featuring Jim on double tracked piano, it heralded Slade's effective retirement from stage work.Some versions of the single featured an inside leaflet titled "Read The Wordz" which was a mail order form to get a copy of Slade's biography titled "Feel The Noize!", written by Chris Charlesworth. On the other side of the leaflet, another mail order was present, this time for a limited edition t-shirt with the "All Join Hands" single cover pictured on the front in colour. The main text stated "An exclusive offer for Christmas, the ideal Christmas present for those people who count. A limited edition of t-shirts with the "All Join Hands" single cover on the front in full colour and a Christmas message from the band on the back. Send today, don't delay."
This track was replaced on the American version of Rogues Gallery by Slade's 1982 hit Lock Up Your Daughters
Lock Up Your Daughters (song)
"Lock Up Your Daughters" is a single from rock band Slade which appeared on the album Till Deaf Do Us Part. It was written by lead singer Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea. The single was released in September 1981 and peaked at #29 in the UK, spending a total of 8 weeks on the chart...
.
Promotion
A promotional video was created for the single which featured John OtwayJohn Otway
John Otway, is an English singer-songwriter, who has built a sizeable cult audience through extensive touring, a surreal sense of humour and a self-deprecating underdog persona.-Biography:...
. The video shows Otway playing the grand piano for an audience in a room. Noddy Holder walks through the entrance doors and begins singing with the piano. The audience give their attention to Holder but do not look amused at his presence. By the first chorus, Jim Lea pushes Otway off the piano and takes his place. The audience begin to sway to the song. Shortly after, guitarist Dave Hill and Drummer Don Powell appear and begin playing along. The audience continue to enjoy the song and finally rise from their seats to dance.
The track was mimed on UK TV including Razamatazz, Saturday Superstore and Top of The Pops. It was also mimed on German TV, on Thommy's Pop Show.
Formats
7" Single- "All Join Hands" - 4:15
- "Here's To..." - 3:12
12" Single
- "All Join Hands (Extended version)" - 6:15
- "Here's To..." - 3:12
Chart performance
| Chart (1984) | Peak position |
Total weeks |
|---|---|---|
| Irish Singles Chart | 9 | 4 |
| Polish Singles Chart | 37 | 2 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 19 | 2 |
| UK Singles Chart | 15 | 10 |
The b-side Here's To... charted in Poland, peaking at #15 for 7 weeks.
Personnel
- Noddy Holder: Lead vocals and guitar
- Jim Lea: Bass guitar, piano, synthesizer and backing vocals
- Dave Hill: Lead guitar and backing vocals
- Don Powell: Drums
Additional personnel
- Producer on "All Join Hands" - John Punter
- Arranger on "All Join Hands" - Jim Lea
- Writers of "All Join Hands" - Noddy Holder; Jim Lea
- Producer on "Here's To..." - Jim Lea for Perseverance Ltd.
- Arranger on "Here's To..." - Jim Lea for Perseverance Ltd.
- Writers of "Here's To..." - Noddy Holder; Jim Lea
- Photography - Tony McConnell
- Design and Art - East St.
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