- Nobody's Fool (Slade song)
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"Nobody's Fool" 
Single by Slade from the album Nobody's Fools B-side L. A. Jinx Released 09 April, 1976 Format 7" Single Genre Rock Length 3:50 Label Polydor Records Writer(s) Noddy Holder; Jim Lea Producer Chas Chandler Slade singles chronology "Let's Call It Quits"
(1976)"Nobody's Fool"
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(1977)Audio sample file info · help"Nobody's Fool" is a single from rock band Slade which appeared on the album Nobody's Fools.[1] It was written by lead singer Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea. The single was released in 1976 and did not enter the UK charts. This was unusual for Slade whose previous 17 singles entered the top 20.[2]
From this single, the band found themselves in a commercial decline after UK fans accused the band of 'selling out' and forgetting about their fanbase in the UK, as the band had been in the States for most of 1975, trying to crack the market.[3] This single featured Tasha Thomas doing backing vocals, the first in a Slade track.[4]
The single A-side features an edited piano introduction, compared to the album version.
The b-side 'L.A. Jinx' tells of the bad luck that Slade always seemed to accompany the band whenever they played L.A.[3]
Nobody's Fool has been covered by Light Fantastic, Britney Fox and also The Dummies which was a project of Slade's bassist Jim Lea.[5]
The single peaked at #293 for 1976 on rateyourmusic.[6]
Contents
Background
Upon recording the song in 1976, bassist/co-writer Jim Lea was really into Queen's music, with all the harmonies, solo piano breaks etc. Therefore it was intended that "Nobody's Fool" would be some twenty minute extravaganza, with everything thrown in. Later, when it was discussed, it was obvious that this type of number wouldn't appeal to the stomping Slade fan of the day. Thus the band only recorded a short version of the piece - but even that, which featured the unheard of act of female backing vocalists show what an adventurous number it was. It was true that this wouldn't have appealed to Slade fans at the time, as when a single version of the number was released, it flopped - breaking Slade's run of seventeen hit singles.[7][8]
Formats
- 7" Single
- "Nobody's Fool" - 3:50
- "L.A. Jinx" - 3:57
- 7" Single (Alternate 7" version)
- "Nobody's Fool" - 4:20
- "L.A. Jinx" - 3:57
- 7" Single (US 7" version)
- "Nobody's Fool (Edit)" - 3:15
- "When the Chips are Down" - 4:16
Critical reception
Upon release, Record Mirror magazine gave a thumbs up, symbolising a hit. The magazine reviewed the single, "Title track from their latest album, and released to coincide with Slade's celebrations of ten years in the business, this is one of the best singles Slade have released for ages. Very catchy, from the first hearing. Bright and bouncy, and Slade at their best. Instant hit."[9]
Chart performance
Chart (1976) Peak
positionTotal
weeksIrish Singles Chart[10] 21 2 Personnel
- Noddy Holder: Lead vocals and guitar
- Jim Lea: Bass guitar and piano
- Dave Hill: Lead guitar
- Don Powell: Drums
Additional Personnel
- Tasha Thomas - Backing vocals
- Producer on "Nobody's Fool" - Chas Chandler
- Writers of "Nobody's Fool" - Noddy Holder; Jim Lea
- Producer on "L.A. Jinx" - Chas Chandler
- Writers of "L.A. Jinx" - Noddy Holder; Jim Lea
- Producer on "When the Chips Are Down" - Chas Chandler
- Writers of "When the Chips Are Down" - Noddy Holder; Jim Lea
References
- ^ "Slade - Nobody's Fools at Discogs". Discogs.com. http://www.discogs.com/Slade-Nobodys-Fools/master/9829. Retrieved 2011-08-10.
- ^ "UK Singles & Albums Chart Archive". Chart Stats. http://www.chartstats.com/. Retrieved 2011-08-10.
- ^ a b Slade's remastered album Nobody's Fools booklet
- ^ "Database and Marketplace for Music on Vinyl, CD, Cassette, MP3 and More". Discogs. http://www.discogs.com/. Retrieved 2011-08-10.
- ^ "SLADE @ www.slayed.co.uk". Crazeeworld.plus.com. http://www.crazeeworld.plus.com/slade/2011/pages/the_music.htm#covers. Retrieved 2011-08-10.
- ^ "Nobody's Fool / L.A. Jinx by Slade : Reviews and Ratings". Rate Your Music. http://rateyourmusic.com/release/single/slade/nobodys_fool___l_a__jinx/. Retrieved 2011-08-10.
- ^ http://sladefanclub.weebly.com/uploads/7/6/6/0/7660950/6119927_orig.jpg
- ^ Slade Supporters Club Newsletter May - June 1981
- ^ Record Mirror magazine 10 April 1976
- ^ Jaclyn Ward - Fireball Media Group - http://www.fireballmedia.ie. "The Irish Charts - All there is to know". Irishcharts.ie. http://www.irishcharts.ie/search/placement. Retrieved 2011-08-10.
Noddy Holder • Jim Lea • Dave Hill • Don Powell
Mal McNulty • John Berry • Steve Whalley • Steve Makin • Trevor Holliday • Dave Glover • Craig FenneyStudio albums Beginnings (Ambrose Slade, 1969) • Play It Loud (1970) • Slayed? (1972) • Old, New, Borrowed and Blue (1974) • Slade In Flame (1974) • Nobody's Fools (1976) • Whatever Happened to Slade? (1977) • Return to Base (1979) • We'll Bring the House Down (1981) • Till Deaf Do Us Part (1981) • The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome (1983) • Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply (1984) • Rogues Gallery (1985) • Crackers: The Party Album (1985) • You Boyz Make Big Noize (1987)Live albums Compilations Sladest (1973) • Slade Smashes! (1980) • Slade's Greats (1984) • Wall of Hits (1991) • Feel The Noize- Greatest Hits (1997) • The Genesis of Slade (2000) • The Very Best of Slade (2005) • Slade Alive! - The Live Anthology (2006) • The Slade Box (Anthology 1969-91) (2006) • B-Sides (2007) • Live at the BBC (2009) • Merry Xmas Everybody: Party Hits (2009)Singles "You Better Run" (The N' Betweens) • "Genesis" (Ambrose Slade) • "Wild Winds are Blowing" • "Shape of Things to Come" • "Know Who You Are" • "Get Down and Get With It" • "'Coz I Luv You" • "Look Wot You Dun" • "Take Me Bak 'Ome" • "Mama Weer All Crazee Now" • "Gudbuy T' Jane" • "Cum On Feel the Noize" • "Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me" • "My Friend Stan" • "Merry Xmas Everybody" • "Everyday" • "The Bangin' Man" • "Far Far Away" • "How Does It Feel" • "Thanks for the Memory (Wham Bam Thank You Mam)" • "In For a Penny" • "Let's Call It Quits" • "Nobody's Fool" • "Gypsy Roadhog" • "Burning in the Heat of Love" • "My Baby Left Me - That's All Right" • "Give Us a Goal" • "Rock 'n' Roll Bolero" • "Ginny, Ginny" • "I'm a Rocker" • "Sign of the Times" • "Okey Cokey" • "Six of the Best (EP)" • "Live at Reading (EP)" • "Xmas Ear Bender (EP)" • "We'll Bring the House Down" • "Wheels Ain't Coming Down" • "Knuckle Sandwich Nancy" • "Lock Up Your Daughters" • "Rock and Roll Preacher" • "Ruby Red" • "(And Now the Waltz) C'est La Vie" • "My Oh My" • "Run Runaway" • "Slam the Hammer Down" • "All Join Hands" • "7 Year Bitch" • "Myzsterious Mizster Jones" • "Little Sheila" • "Do You Believe in Miracles" • "Still the Same" • "That's What Friends Are For" • "You Boyz Make Big Noize" • "Ooh La La in L.A." • "We Won't Give In" • "Let's Dance '88" • "Radio Wall of Sound" • "Universe"Video "Slade in Flame" • "Wall of Hits" • "Inside Slade - The Singles 1971-1991" • "The Very Best of Slade" • "Slade Alive! - The Ultimate Critical Review" •Related articles DiscographyCategories:- 1976 singles
- Slade songs
- Songs written by Noddy Holder
- Songs written by Jim Lea
- Songs produced by Chas Chandler
- 1970s rock song stubs
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