Everyday (Slade song)
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"Everyday" is a single
from glam rock band Slade
which appeared on the album Old New Borrowed and Blue. It was written by the usual collaboration of lead singer Noddy Holder
and bassist Jim Lea
. The single was released in 1974 and peaked at #3 in the UK, spending 7 weeks on the chart, the shortest time of any charting Slade single at that time. The single's first week upon release peaked at #6 and stayed in the top 10 for 4 weeks. Everyday marked a change from Slade's usual style. The public did not expect a ballad to be released and - with the exception of Far, Far Away
- Slade would not reach higher than #3 in the UK again until 1983's My Oh My
.
The single was certified UK Silver by BPI in April 1974.
The single was awarded a Silver Disc only three days after its release.
The Record Mirror polls of early 1975 voted "Everyday" in the top ten singles poll.
The single peaked at #206 for 1974 on rateyourmusic.
The song was born out of an evening at Lea's house when his friends asked how he wrote songs. Lea's wife promptly sang the opening of the verse which Lea later completed. This was a recording that guitarist Dave Hill didn't actually play on, as he was away on honeymoon and so he missed the recording sessions. Jim Lea did all the guitar parts.
Originally, the band did not want the song released as a single but Chas Chandler did. After a big argument, the single was agreed to be released. This was mainly between Chandler and Lea, during the flight to Australia for the band's short tour there.
Record Mirror magazine released a short article based on the upcoming release of the single. "Slade's new single, by popular demand, will be "Everyday" c/w "Good Time Gals" - both taken from their number one album "Old New Borrowed and Blue". The cuts, both Lea/Holder compositions, are released on March 29 in time for the big Slade tour. A spokesman for the band said album tracks had been used purely because of the big demand."
The front cover of the Slade Fan Club Newsletter for April and May 1974, featured a reprint of Holder's original handwritten lyrics for the song.
In April 2005, the single was listed at #9 of 100 on BBC Radio 2's Sold on Song library.
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...
from glam rock band Slade
Slade
Slade are an English rock band from Wolverhampton, who rose to prominence during the glam rock era of the early 1970s. With 17 consecutive Top 20 hits and six number ones, the British Hit Singles & Albums names them as the most successful British group of the 1970s based on sales of singles...
which appeared on the album Old New Borrowed and Blue. It was written by the usual collaboration of 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 1974 and peaked at #3 in the UK, spending 7 weeks on the chart, the shortest time of any charting Slade single at that time. The single's first week upon release peaked at #6 and stayed in the top 10 for 4 weeks. Everyday marked a change from Slade's usual style. The public did not expect a ballad to be released and - with the exception of Far, Far Away
Far Far Away (song)
"Far Far Away" is a single from rock band Slade which appeared on the album Slade in Flame. It was written by lead singer Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea...
- Slade would not reach higher than #3 in the UK again until 1983's 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 was certified UK Silver by BPI in April 1974.
The single was awarded a Silver Disc only three days after its release.
The Record Mirror polls of early 1975 voted "Everyday" in the top ten singles poll.
The single peaked at #206 for 1974 on rateyourmusic.
Background
Upon its release, the band knew they were taking a risk but Everyday had become a firm favourite on stage when the crowd would sing along - which they never expected.The song was born out of an evening at Lea's house when his friends asked how he wrote songs. Lea's wife promptly sang the opening of the verse which Lea later completed. This was a recording that guitarist Dave Hill didn't actually play on, as he was away on honeymoon and so he missed the recording sessions. Jim Lea did all the guitar parts.
Originally, the band did not want the song released as a single but Chas Chandler did. After a big argument, the single was agreed to be released. This was mainly between Chandler and Lea, during the flight to Australia for the band's short tour there.
Record Mirror magazine released a short article based on the upcoming release of the single. "Slade's new single, by popular demand, will be "Everyday" c/w "Good Time Gals" - both taken from their number one album "Old New Borrowed and Blue". The cuts, both Lea/Holder compositions, are released on March 29 in time for the big Slade tour. A spokesman for the band said album tracks had been used purely because of the big demand."
The front cover of the Slade Fan Club Newsletter for April and May 1974, featured a reprint of Holder's original handwritten lyrics for the song.
In April 2005, the single was listed at #9 of 100 on BBC Radio 2's Sold on Song library.
Promotion
No promotional video was created for the single. At the time, Slade were busy with the 'Crazee Nite' UK tour, and had no time to record a video. The band made TV appearances on the usual "Top of The Pops" and "Jim'll Fix It" TV shows though.Critical reception
Upon release, Record Mirror wrote "Gone the stomping, barnstorming, rabble-rousing - gone temporarily, as Slade enter a gentle ballad era. It'll only last for one single, in fact; but it's a quite remarkable change of style for the young gentlemen. The plaintive side of Nod emerges on the song he wrote with Jim. Mind you, the rasp has not vanished from Nod's voice. This lull, this leaning on lilting rather than lambasting, is not only welcome - it's great stuff. Lovely little melody; nice performance. Smash hit. And already one of my favourite Slade efforts - chart certain."Chart performance
| Chart (1974) | Peak position |
Total weeks |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Singles Chart | 20 | 12 |
| Austrian Singles Chart | 13 | 8 |
| Belgian Singles Chart | 17 | 4 |
| Dutch Singles Chart | 4 | 9 |
| French Singles Chart | 28 | 5 |
| German Singles Chart | 17 | 14 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 4 | 5 |
| New Zealand Singles Chart | 4 | ? |
| Norwegian Singles Chart | 3 | 19 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 7 | 9 |
| UK Singles Chart | 3 | 7 |
Cover versions
- In 1992, Finnish actor and singer Samuli EdelmannSamuli EdelmannSamuli Casimir Edelmann is a Finnish actor and singer.-Family and career:Samuli Edelmann is the son of actress Marja-Leena Kouki and composer Toni Edelmann. Edelmann has two children, Venla and Ilmari, with his wife Laura Tuomarila...
recorded the song which appeared on the album "Yön Valot" under the title "Enkeli". Finnish musician Kari KuivalainenKari KuivalainenKari Kuivalainen is a Finnish singer-songwriter, best known for his participation in the 1986 Eurovision Song Contest.Kuivalainen was primarily a composer rather than a singer, and in 1985 he submitted his song "Haaveissa vainko oot mun?" to the Finnish Eurovision selection, where it was...
was given writing credit for the changed lyrics. - In 2005, English hard rock band The QuireboysThe QuireboysThe Quireboys are an English hard rock band formed in 1984 in London, England, with strong ties to Newcastle. When the band formed they were originally known as The Queerboys and later as the London Quireboys in the United States....
released a cover of the song as b-side to their single "Tears in Heaven". - Other artists who have recorded the song are Claudine Winter, Go Crazy, Four jets, Studio 99, Gentle Fire, Kari Kuivalainen, Time and SAPO.
Personnel
- Noddy Holder: Lead vocals and guitar
- Jim Lea: Bass guitar, lead guitar, piano and backing vocals
- Don Powell: Drums