Far Far Away – Slade – 1974 (Original Stereo)

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A #2 pop hit in the U.K. in late 1974 that, some months later, achieved chart success in Australia.

The track, somewhat of a departure in style from the rock outfit’s previous releases, again featured the distinctive vocals of lead singer, Neville ‘Noddy’ Holder (still reckoned by some as the possessor of one of the truly great rock voices) and received a reasonable level of national pop radio airplay across the Autumn months of 1975.

Ultimately, the subscription only ‘Kent Music Report’ ranked the single at a national peak position of #17, achieved during a solid chart run of 19 weeks.

Australia release: Early 1975.
Highest local chart position: #11 (Melbourne)