The Bangin' Man

Slade

About The Bangin' Man

"The Bangin' Man" is a song by the British rock band Slade, released in 1974 as a non-album single. It was written by lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea, and produced by Chas Chandler. It reached No. 3 in the UK, remaining in the charts for seven weeks. The song was certified UK Silver by BPI for sales over 250,000 that same year.


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2006
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When you wake up in the mornin'
And you can't remember much about the night before
Then the lady who's beside you gets up
She goes right out and locks the bathroom door.
And your head won't stop singin'
The phone won't stop ringin'
Your plane is gonna leave at twelve fifteen
It was close to six o'clock
Before you got to know a little dream.
Look at the bangin' man he says
He can time after time
He'll get down
Down
Down
To bangin' back home.
Oh
Look at the Bangin' Man
He says he can time after time
He'll get down
Down
Down
To bangin' back home.
I been in fifty diff'rent towns
In fifty diff'rent days
They all got diff'rent names.
I been in fifty limousines
In fifty hotel rooms
They all look the same.
And your head won't stop crackin'
Your case needs unpackin'
The only sound is from the T.V. screen
Until a knock comes on the door
And standing there's another little dream.
When you wake up in the mornin'
And you can't remember much about the night before.
A small reminder of the state you were in
Are all the tattered clothes across the floor.
And your head still keeps singin'
The phone still keeps ringin'
Remember just exactly where you've been.
'cause there ain't no doubt about it
There's no better things to see
Then what you've seen.

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Slade

Slade are a 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. They were the first act to have three singles enter at number one, and all six of the band's chart-toppers were penned by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea. Total UK sales stand at 6,520,171, and their best selling single, "Merry Xmas Everybody", has sold in excess of one million copies. more »

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Written by: JIM LEA, NEVILLE HOLDER

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"The Bangin' Man" is a song by an English rock band called Slade. Slade made a significant impact on the UK music scene during the glam rock era of the early 1970s.
Album Info
The song "The Bangin' Man" wasn't included in any of their original albums. It is one of the few Slade songs to not be included in any original studio album.
Release Date
The single was released in the UK by Polydor Records in 1974.
Chart Success
Upon release, "The Bangin' Man" became Slade's tenth Top 3 hit on the UK Singles Chart. It climbed to number 3 and stayed in the charts for 8 weeks.
B-Side
The b-side of the single is a song called "She Did It To Me," which later appeared on their album titled "Slade In Flame."
Song Theme
The song is about a roadie or manager, responsible for setting up the band's equipment while dealing with the pressures of tours and performances.
Song Writers
Like most of Slade's other songs, "The Bangin' Man" was penned by lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea.
Critical Reception
The song received critical acclaim for its powerful lyrics and strong musicianship, further solidifying Slade's formidable reputation as a rock band.
Live Performances
Despite its popularity, "The Bangin' Man" was not performed live frequently by the band.
Cover Versions
The song, despite its initial success, has been infrequently covered by other artists, marking it as a unique composition within Slade's discography.

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