Slam the Hammer Down
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American cover of "Slam the Hammer Down".
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| Single by Slade | |||||||||
| from the album The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome/ Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply |
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| B-side | Slam the Hammer Down (Hotter) | ||||||||
| Released | 1984 | ||||||||
| Format | 12" single | ||||||||
| Genre | Hard rock | ||||||||
| Length | 2:50 | ||||||||
| Label | CBS Associated Records | ||||||||
| Writer(s) | Noddy Holder; Jim Lea | ||||||||
| Producer(s) | Jim Lea | ||||||||
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"Slam the Hammer Down" is a single from rock band Slade which appeared on the album The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome and its U.S. counterpart album, titled Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply.[1] It was written by lead singer Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea. The single was released in 1984 within the U.S. only. Although the single was officially only a promo,[2] the track peaked at No.92 on the U.S. Billboard charts.[3] This followed the success of Slade's two previous singles "Run Runaway," which peaked at No.20, and "My Oh My," which peaked at No.37.[4]
The track was performed at the Montreux festival along with "Run Runaway" in 1984.[5]
The promo release via CBS contained two remixes (Hot Mix/Hotter Mix), both remixed by Shep Pettibone.
In the September–December 1986 Slade fan club magazine, poll results were announced for the 1986 opinion poll based on Slade’s material. For the best album track, "Slam the Hammer Down" placed at number three.
Chart performance
| Chart (1984) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 92 |
Personnel
- Noddy Holder: Lead vocals and guitar
- Jim Lea: Bass guitar and backing vocals
- Dave Hill: Lead guitar and backing vocals
- Don Powell: Drums
Additional personnel
- Remix by Shep Pettibone
References
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