single · October 11, 1974
Far Far Away
BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd.See this day
classic rockhard rock
The fifth UK single release from the band in 1974, this track charted at number two on the UK singles chart.
- The song was written by lead singer Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea.
- The single was rush-released to capitalize on the success of their previous number-one single "Can't Get It This Way".
- This was Slade's first single not to reach number one in the UK since 1971, breaking a streak of six consecutive chart-toppers.
Slade are a British rock band from Wolverhampton, best known for their 1970s chart success with hit singles and glam rock anthems. In 1974, they were at the height of their fame, having just scored a string of number-one hits.
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