OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 1971

Firstly, congratulations to the boys for getting into the top 20 with “Get Down and Get With It”.

Apologies for not sending you a newsletter in September. I was, however, asked by Slade and their Manager, Chas Chandler, to hold it for several reasons. Firstly, we were waiting for the enclosed stickers, secondly, we did not know the exact dates of the boys’ studio times and thirdly, the boys thought it would be nicer to send a separate Christmas issue in December, (normally you would have received a November/December issue).

The boys have been so busy over the past two months that they have been unable to write an article in this issue. However they all promise to write to you in the December issue, so I have asked their manager to write a couple of lines in their place. Here’s Chas for you:

 

CHAS CHANDLER

 

 

The boys’ new single will be released on October 8th, on the Polydor label:

A SIDE: “COZ I LOVE YOU”

B SIDE: “MY LIFE IS NATURAL”

I personally Think this is the best record they have produced. I hope you think so too. Below is a review on the record by P. Valentine of Sounds Magazine, who obviously thinks it’s very good too.

“Own up time is nigh. I have always had rather a negative reaction to Slade and greeted their name with something akin to a groan. Which proves something, especially as I’m now forced to admit this is going to be an absolutely monster hit record. It opens with sneaky insidious vocals, almost at times rather like a few Beatles’ tracks, if my memory serves me right, which continues with a build up on production. The kind of record you’ll find yourself getting involved with without even thinking.”

 

HELP

As usual, singles never get played on Radio without the assistance of you, the public, so please do not forget to send your postcard requests in.

STICKY

You will find enclosed approximately 10 Slade stickers which you may stick in/on your local disco, bedroom, handbag, if you are a girl. Well, anywhere, or, to coin a phrase, ‘just stick ‘em’.

MOTORWAY MEN

Well it seems that the boys, as well as having their share of good luck have had to have a share of the bad. Firstly, the equipment van broke down (twice) and needs a lot of repairing. Secondly, the boys’ car (with them in it) was involved in an accident. They were taken to hospital for shock etc., but no permanent damage was done. Then, last week, Don had an accident in his car. Only the car was hurt, I’m glad to say. So, being in a group and having to travel the country is not all fun and games.

GOOD NEWS

On October 19th, 20th and 21st, there will be a free showing of Slade while they record an album at the COMMAND STUDIOS, PICCADILLY, W1. All members of the fan club are invited along to any date, or all, if possible. To be admitted free, all you have to do is show your membership card. I will be going, and I hope to see lots of you there.

GENERAL NEWS

The boys are still looking for a house in the London area Unfortunately, the new album still hasn’t been finalised It seems the press do not like Slade very much because there are hardly any features on them. They never did have any taste

DATES

I have listed below the boys’ dates for October/November/ December. Please check these dates with your local press as they are sub]ect to change.

OCTOBER
1st Technical College, Huddersfield
2nd Hull University
5th The Palais, Leicester
6th Clouds Club, Derby
7th Glen Ballroom, Llanelly, S.Wales
8th Chez Club, Leytonstone
9th Madley College
13th Top Rank Suite, Cardiff
14th Dampark Hall, Ayr
15th Beau Brummel Club, Greenock, Scotland
16th Queen Margaret Union, Glasgow
17th Kinema Ballroom, Dunfermline
22nd Cuffly Youth Centre, Herts.
26th Old Grannery, Bristol
27th The Cardinal, Bournemouth
28th The Palais Ballroom, Nottingham
30th Ashton University
31st Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Darwen, Lancs.
NOVEMBER
5th Christchurch College, Canterbury
6th Melody Rooms, Norwich
11th Memorial Hall, Barry, S.Wales
13th Roundhouse, Dagenham, Essex.
19th College of Education, Birmingham
20th Starlite Ballroom, Boston
24th Town Hall, Dewsbury
26th Trocadero Ballroom, Hamilton
DECEMBER
3rd Ranmore House, Sheffield
4th Paget College, Warrington
10th Leeds Polytechnic
11th Watford Technical College, Watford
17th Slough College, Bucks

As yet there are no special plans for the Christmas period. The boys hope to have a couple of weeks holiday, either in November or December, as they have not had one this year.

Well, we have come to the end of this issue. If possible, please go and see Slade at Command Studios.We’ll see you all in December with our Christmas bonanza. Till then, look after yourselves.

love, DIANA