Myzsterious Mizster Jones
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"Myzsterious Mizster Jones" is a single
from rock band Slade
which appeared on the album Rogues Gallery. It was written by lead singer Noddy Holder
and bassist Jim Lea
. The single was released in early 1985 and despite a radio-friendly sound, the numerous TV appearances and promo video, the single only peaked at #50 in the UK, spending 5 weeks on the charts.
The b-side "Mama Nature Is a Rocker" was originally exclusive to the single, eventually being released on CD via the 2007 compilation "B-Sides" and the remaster of "Rogues Gallery".
The track has been covered by SAPO.
The single peaked at #716 for 1985 on rateyourmusic.
The title of the song was purposely misspelled. Such misspellings were a hallmark of some of Slade's song titles during the early 1970s, but this was the band's first single with such a title for more than a decade.
The single's promo video featured the band in a small alcohol brewery as gangsters.
In a 1987 interview based on fan questions, one fan asked where the band got their gangster gear for the music video, guitarist Dave Hill said "We hired it for the occasion. It was all organised by Philip Davey."
7" Picture Disc Single
12" Single
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 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 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 early 1985 and despite a radio-friendly sound, the numerous TV appearances and promo video, the single only peaked at #50 in the UK, spending 5 weeks on the charts.
The b-side "Mama Nature Is a Rocker" was originally exclusive to the single, eventually being released on CD via the 2007 compilation "B-Sides" and the remaster of "Rogues Gallery".
The track has been covered by SAPO.
The single peaked at #716 for 1985 on rateyourmusic.
Background
The single was released just two weeks before "Rogues Gallery". The single originally entered the UK chart a #61. The following week the single had peaked at #50. By the 6th of April, both "Myzsterious Mizster Jones" and "Rogues Gallery" were in the charts. Since "Rogues Gallery" had entered at #60, "Myzsterious Mizster Jones" fell back to #57, #60 and #70, respectively.The title of the song was purposely misspelled. Such misspellings were a hallmark of some of Slade's song titles during the early 1970s, but this was the band's first single with such a title for more than a decade.
The single's promo video featured the band in a small alcohol brewery as gangsters.
In a 1987 interview based on fan questions, one fan asked where the band got their gangster gear for the music video, guitarist Dave Hill said "We hired it for the occasion. It was all organised by Philip Davey."
Formats
7" Single- "Myzsterious Mizster Jones" - 3:37
- "Mama Nature is a Rocker" - 2:52
7" Picture Disc Single
- "Myzsterious Mizster Jones" - 3:37
- "Mama Nature is a Rocker" - 2:52
12" Single
- "Myzsterious Mizster Jones (Extended version)" - 4:47
- "Mama Nature is a Rocker" - 2:52
- "My Oh My (Piano & Vocal Version)" - 3:11
Chart performance
| Chart (1985) | Peak position |
Total weeks |
|---|---|---|
| Swedish Singles Chart | 18 | 2 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 43 | |
| UK Singles Chart | 50 | 5 |
Personnel
- Noddy Holder: Lead vocals and guitar
- Jim Lea: Bass guitar, synthesizer and backing vocals
- Dave Hill: Lead guitar and backing vocals
- Don Powell: Drums
Additional personnel
- Producer on "Myzsterious Mizster Jones" - John Punter
- Arranger on "Myzsterious Mizster Jones" - Jim Lea
- Writers of "Myzsterious Mizster Jones" - Noddy Holder; Jim Lea
- Producer on "Mama Nature Is a Rocker" - Jim Lea for Perseverance Ltd.
- Arranger on "Mama Nature Is a Rocker" - Jim Lea for Perseverance Ltd.
- Writers of "Mama Nature Is a Rocker" - Noddy Holder; Jim Lea
- Photography - Alan Ballard
- Design - Green Ink