Released 11 December 1982 | Length 41:38 Release date 11 December 1982 | |
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Slade on Stage is a live album by the British rock group Slade. It was recorded at Newcastle City Hall on 18 December 1981. It was released 11 December 1982 and reached number 58 in the UK charts. Their last live album had gone nowhere and although this one wasn't a massive seller, it did show the quality in their live performance.
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Background
After Slade's return to the charts and public eye by their performance at the Reading Festival of 1980, the band released two studio albums and gained more commercial success. The band again decided to release a live album. The album was recorded at Newcastle City Hall on the RAK mobile and released in December 1982. The release proved Slade were still a respectable live act. The band could now base their set list upon new anthems such as Rock 'n' Roll Preacher (which replaced their longtime openers Hear Me Calling and Dizzy Mama), plus newer songs like Lock Up Your Daughters, When I'm Dancin' I Ain't Fightin' and 1981 top 10 hit We'll Bring the House Down as well as older hits such as Take Me Bak 'Ome, Everyday, Gudbuy T' Jane and Mama Weer All Crazee Now.
The album was reportedly supposed to be a double live album. Other sources state this idea was cancelled after some tracks were lost because a member of the audience continuously shouted vulgar words into an ambient microphone for roughly half of the set.
During the production of this album, Noddy Holder had stated that "the band were kept so busy, he did not have time for his dinner."
Track listing
- "Rock 'n' Roll Preacher" - 5:19 (Holder/Lea)
- "When I'm Dancin' I Ain't Fightin'" - 3:43 (Holder/Lea)
- "Take Me Bak 'Ome" - 4:33 (Holder/Lea)
- "Everyday" - 3:18 (Holder/Lea)
- "Lock Up Your Daughters" - 4:03 (Holder/Lea)
- "We'll Bring the House Down" - 4:17 (Holder/Lea)
- "A Night to Remember" - 8:10 (Holder/Lea)
- "Gudbuy T'Jane" - 4:40 (Holder/Lea)
- "Mama Weer All Crazee Now" - 2:56 (Holder/Lea)
- "You'll Never Walk Alone" - 0:35 (Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein)
Critical reception
At the time of release, reviews were overall positive.
Kerrang stated "Watching Slade live is one of the most exhilarating experiences known to mankind. It's a completely over the top manic and raucous package, delivered at a pace that makes even Kiss seem like old men. So pin back your ears, reinforce your walls and listen to Noddy Holder bellowing through 10 gems including 'Take Me Bak 'Ome' and 'We'll Bring The House Down'. Some light relief is supplied by 'Everyday'. What are you waiting for? Go Out and buy it now."
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Additional credits
Songs
1Rock and Roll Preacher5:18
2When I'm Dancin' I Ain't Fightin'3:43
3Tak' Me Bak 'Ome4:33